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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026 · Effective: March 1, 2026
1. Overview
VJs TV ("VJs TV", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website at vjstv.com (the "Platform") — a global broadcast network for VJ culture, live visual performances, artist discovery, and audiovisual project documentation.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our Platform, why we collect it, how it is used, and what rights you have in relation to your data.
This Policy applies to all users of vjstv.com and any associated subdomains, mobile experiences, or services we operate. By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
VJs TV is part of the VJs Mag Network. Where VJs Mag or related properties process your data jointly, this is described in the relevant sections below.
2. Who We Are (Data Controller)
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
If you have any questions or concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us using the details above or see the Contact section at the bottom of this Policy.
3. Data We Collect
We collect different types of data depending on how you interact with the Platform. This data falls into three categories:
3.1 Data You Provide Directly
When you voluntarily submit information to us — for example, by subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a project, applying as a partner, or contacting us — we may collect:
- Name — your first and last name, or a chosen artist name / alias.
- Email address — used to send confirmations, newsletters, and account-related communications.
- Location information — city and country, used to contextualise your profile or submission on the Platform.
- Artist / project details — a bio, visual style description, links to work, technologies used, and other content you choose to submit for publication on VJs TV.
- Website and social media URLs — public links you provide for your artist, studio, or project profile.
- Communications content — messages, enquiries, or feedback you send to us directly via email or contact forms.
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit the Platform, certain technical information is collected automatically by our servers and analytics tools:
- IP address — logged for security, fraud prevention, and geographic analytics.
- Browser type and version — helps us ensure the Platform renders correctly across devices and browsers.
- Operating system — used for compatibility monitoring.
- Referring URL — the page or site you came from before visiting VJs TV.
- Pages visited and time spent — used to understand how users navigate the Platform and improve content.
- Device type — desktop, tablet, or mobile, used for responsive design and performance optimisation.
- Date and time of access — logged in our server records for security and diagnostics.
3.3 Data from Third Parties
We may receive limited information about you from third-party services integrated into our Platform, including:
- Analytics providers — aggregated, anonymised data about usage patterns on the Platform.
- Social media platforms — if you interact with our social media accounts (Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, Vimeo, LinkedIn, YouTube), those platforms may share engagement data with us subject to their own privacy policies.
- Email service providers — if you subscribe to our newsletter, your subscription status is managed by our email platform.
3.4 Sensitive Data
We do not intentionally collect or process special categories of sensitive personal data (such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or biometric data). Please do not submit such information via our Platform.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect only for legitimate purposes. The table below sets out the specific uses and the legal basis under which we process your data (where GDPR or equivalent privacy law applies):
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Operate and deliver the Platform | Technical data, IP address | Legitimate interest |
| Publish artist, project, event, and studio profiles | Name, bio, location, submitted content | Consent (at submission) |
| Send newsletter and content updates | Email address, name | Consent |
| Respond to enquiries and support requests | Email, message content | Legitimate interest / contract |
| Process partner and sponsor applications | Name, company, email, contact details | Pre-contractual steps |
| Analytics and performance monitoring | Anonymised usage data | Legitimate interest |
| Security, fraud prevention, and abuse detection | IP address, technical logs | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance and record-keeping | As required by law | Legal obligation |
We will never use your data for purposes incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your explicit consent.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf to help operate the Platform. These include:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers — to serve the website and store files.
- Email marketing platforms — to deliver newsletters and transactional emails.
- Analytics services — to understand usage patterns (data is anonymised or pseudonymised wherever possible).
- Content delivery networks (CDN) — to ensure fast global delivery of the Platform.
All service providers are contractually bound to process your data only for the purposes we specify, in accordance with applicable data protection law, and to implement appropriate security measures.
5.2 VJs Mag Network
VJs TV is part of the VJs Mag Network. We may share limited data (such as newsletter subscription status or profile information) with other properties within the VJs Mag Network only where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest to do so. You will always be informed when this applies.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, regulatory authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of VJs TV, our users, or the public.
5.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your data may be transferred to the successor entity. We will notify you of any such change and the options available to you before it takes effect.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Newsletter subscribers — email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. After unsubscription, your data is deleted within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance.
- Published profiles and submissions — artist, project, studio, and event content submitted to VJs TV is retained on the Platform for as long as the profile is active. You may request removal at any time.
- Contact and enquiry data — messages sent to us are retained for up to 2 years from the date of last contact.
- Server logs and analytics — technical access logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and diagnostic purposes. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
- Partner and business correspondence — retained for up to 7 years for contractual and legal record-keeping purposes.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and information about how it is processed.
You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
You may request that we delete your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or where you withdraw consent.
You can ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances — for example, while a dispute is being resolved.
Where processing is based on consent or a contract, you may request a machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service.
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for direct marketing purposes.
Where we rely on consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
If you believe we have not complied with data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@vjstv.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. International Data Transfers
VJs TV operates globally and your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection as your home country.
Where we transfer data internationally (for example, to service providers based in the United States or elsewhere), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission;
- Adequacy decisions from relevant data protection authorities;
- Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms under applicable law.
For more information about the safeguards in place for international transfers, contact us at privacy@vjstv.com.
10. Children's Privacy
VJs TV is not directed at or intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child under 16 has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@vjstv.com and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement a range of technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- Encrypted transmission of data using HTTPS / TLS across the entire Platform;
- Restricted access controls so that only authorised personnel can access personal data;
- Regular review of our security practices and data processing procedures;
- Use of reputable, security-vetted third-party service providers.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data using commercially reasonable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you become aware of any security breach, please notify us immediately at privacy@vjstv.com.
12. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
The Platform contains links to external websites, social media profiles, artist pages, event organisers, and technology partners. We also embed third-party content such as video players (e.g. Vimeo).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend you review the privacy policies of any external site or service you visit through a link on VJs TV. This Privacy Policy applies only to data processed by VJs TV.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page;
- Notify newsletter subscribers by email where changes are significant;
- Post a notice on the Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
Email: privacy@vjstv.com
Website: vjstv.com
For general enquiries: hello@vjstv.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. If your matter is urgent, please mark your subject line "URGENT – Privacy Request".
If you are located in the European Union or EEA and you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. A list of EU data protection authorities is available at edpb.europa.eu.
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