Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2025
Golden Hour DJ (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Policy explains the types of information we collect when you visit goldenhourdj.com (the “Site”), request a quote, or communicate with us—and how we use, share, and safeguard that information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
| Category | What We Collect | How We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Booking & Inquiry Data | Name, email, phone number, event date, venue, guest count, service preferences, and any message you provide. | Contact / inquiry forms and direct email. |
| Device & Usage Data | IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent, and referring URLs. | Cookies and similar technologies through Google Analytics 4. |
| Media Submissions (optional) | Event logos, floor plans, song lists. | File‑upload fields or email attachments if you choose to send them. |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive information such as social‑security numbers or payment‑card data via the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiries and prepare custom quotes.
- Schedule services, send contracts, and manage event logistics.
- Improve Site performance and user experience (analytics).
- Send occasional updates or promotions only if you opt in.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:
- Contractual necessity (to provide requested services).
- Legitimate interests (to improve our Site and prevent fraud).
- Consent (for marketing emails or non‑essential cookies).
- Legal obligation (to meet regulatory requirements).
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only:
- Service providers – e.g., Google Analytics, email service (Mailchimp or similar), electronic signature or invoicing tools, each bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Event partners – venue managers or subcontracted DJs/technicians, but only the details necessary for your event.
- Legal reasons – if required by court order or to protect our rights and safety.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Site uses first‑party cookies and Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate visitor behavior. These cookies collect anonymous identifiers (not names or emails). You can disable cookies in your browser or install the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on.
6. Data Retention
- Inquiry records: 24 months after last contact unless you become a client.
- Client contract files: 7 years to meet accounting and tax obligations.
- Analytics data: retained per Google’s standard policies (currently 14 months for granular data).
When retention periods expire, information is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Security
We use TLS encryption, firewall‑protected hosting, and role‑based access controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100 % secure, but we strive to protect your data with commercially reasonable measures.
8. Your Choices & Rights
- Access / Update: Email us to view or correct your information.
- Delete: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt‑out of marketing: Click “unsubscribe” in any promotional email or contact us.
- Cookie control: Adjust browser settings or reject non‑essential cookies via our cookie banner (if displayed).
9. California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)
Golden Hour DJ does not meet the thresholds requiring full CCPA compliance but voluntarily provides:
- Right to Know / Delete: California residents may request details or deletion of personal data collected in the past 12 months.
- No Sale / Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
- Do Not Track Signals: The Site currently does not respond to DNT headers.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our services are aimed at adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
11. External Links
The Site may link to external pages (e.g., Instagram, YouTube). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes appear here with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes will be announced via a banner or email where feasible.
13. Contact Us
Questions or requests?
Golden Hour DJ
Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
📧 info@bhoosh.com
📞 (949) 313‑8763
We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.