Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters — and not just in the fine-print, check-the-box way that most websites treat it. This fan site was built out of genuine love for Stabbing Westward and the industrial rock community, and the last thing we want is to make anyone uncomfortable about how their information is handled. So here is a straightforward explanation of what we collect, why, and what happens with it.

Who We Are

This website, stabbingwestward.com, is an independently operated fan site dedicated to the band Stabbing Westward. We are not affiliated with the band, their management, or any record label. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through this website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Data: When you visit this site, our web server and analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve the experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience comes from. For detailed information on the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Voluntarily Provided Information: If you contact us via email or any contact form on this site, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the website
To analyze usage patterns and improve site content and performance
To respond to comments, questions, or messages you send us
To detect and prevent technical issues or security threats

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Period. Running a fan site about one of the greatest industrial rock bands ever is not a data harvesting operation.

Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, or embedded content from platforms like YouTube or Spotify. These services may collect information about your visit through their own cookies and tracking mechanisms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through this site.

Data Retention

Automatically collected data (such as server logs) is retained for a limited period for analytical and security purposes. If you contact us directly, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to address your inquiry and for our records, unless you request deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us and we will respond as promptly as we can.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend checking back periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to reach out. We are fans first and foremost, and we take this stuff seriously.

Last updated: March 2026