Transparency: The Datura Tapes and your privacy
At The Datura Tapes, we respect your privacy as much as we value the integrity of our audio signals.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you step into our archive.
Last Updated: May 2026
1. Data We Collect
We only gather the information necessary to deliver our transmissions to you:
Identity & Contact Data: Email addresses and names provided willingly when subscribing to our newsletter, Substack, or creating an archive account.
Transaction Data: Billing details and purchase history if you acquire a physical or digital DarkArc release (processed securely via third-party gateways like Stripe or PayPal; we do not store raw credit card numbers).
Technical & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and interaction patterns with our audio players to help us optimize signal delivery and bandwidth.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used strictly to:
Deliver newsletters, audio releases, and editorial updates.
Process transactions and fulfill physical orders.
Analyze site traffic to maintain infrastructure stability (ensuring the waveform remains uninterrupted).
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party advertisers or data brokers.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use minimal cookies to keep you logged in, remember your volume preferences on our players, and analyze traffic via privacy-focused analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some audio-streaming features may lose functionality.
4. Third-Party Integrations
Our platform interacts with trusted third-party services for specific functions (e.g., Substack for newsletters, Bandcamp or Shopify for fulfillment). We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies, as their handling of data is governed by their own standards.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
Depending on your location, you hold the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request the correction or complete deletion ("right to be forgotten") of your records from our archive.
Opt-out of any marketing or promotional transmissions at any time via the "unsubscribe" link.
6. Contact Us
For queries regarding these terms or your data privacy, contact the archive administrators at: