Privacy Policy for ezekielhaynes.com

Effective date: October 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Producers Factory LLC d/b/a “Ezekiel Haynes” (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit ezekielhaynes.com (the “Site”), contact us, join our mailing list, stream embedded music or video, or otherwise interact with us online. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.

Plain-English summary: We keep things minimal—contact details you provide, basic site analytics, and information needed to run email updates. We don’t sell your personal information.

1) Information We Collect

a) Information you provide directly

  • Contact details (name, email, message content) when you submit a contact form or email us.
  • Newsletter details (email address, preferences) if you opt in to updates.
  • Order details (only if we sell merch on the Site): shipping name, address, email, phone, items ordered, and payment confirmation (payments are processed by our payment provider; we do not receive full card numbers).

b) Information from your device

  • Usage data & log data: IP address, browser type/version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and other standard web log details.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: small files used for core site features (e.g., remembering preferences) and optional analytics; see Cookies & Analytics below.

c) Information from third-party embeds

If you play embedded media (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp) or interact with social widgets (e.g., X/Twitter, Instagram), those services may collect data in line with their own privacy policies. You can manage their settings directly on those platforms.

2) How We Use Information

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site and our services.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • Send newsletters or updates you opt into (you can unsubscribe anytime).
  • Perform analytics (e.g., page performance, audience size, and aggregate engagement).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell personal information. If we ever plan substantially different uses, we will update this Policy and, where required, seek your consent.

3) Legal Bases (EEA/UK visitors)

Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on these legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., for optional newsletters or certain cookies/analytics).
  • Contract (to provide requested services or fulfill your orders).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., to maintain and improve the Site, prevent fraud, and secure our services—balanced against your rights).
  • Legal obligation (when we must keep records or disclose information under law).

4) Sharing of Information

We share personal information only with:

  • Service providers/Processors that help us run the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, security). They must follow appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.
  • Third-party embeds you choose to use (e.g., media players, social widgets). Your interactions are governed by those providers’ privacy policies.
  • Authorities or other parties when required by law, to protect our rights, or to investigate fraud or security issues.
  • Business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition, restructuring) where information may be transferred consistent with this Policy.

We do not sell personal information and we do not allow our processors to use your data for their own marketing.

5) Cookies & Analytics

  • Strictly necessary cookies run the Site (e.g., load balancing, basic preferences).
  • Analytics cookies (if enabled) help us understand aggregate usage (e.g., page views, time on page). Where required, we request consent for non-essential cookies.
  • You may control cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

(If you use a specific analytics tool—e.g., Google Analytics 4—add a short description and a link to the provider’s policy here.)

6) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above, to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax/audit), resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When retention is no longer necessary, we delete or anonymize data.

7) Your Privacy Rights

California (CCPA/CPRA) rights

California residents may have rights to: (i) know/access categories and specific pieces of personal information collected; (ii) correct inaccurate information; (iii) delete personal information; (iv) opt out of sales or sharing of personal information; and (v) limit use/disclosure of sensitive personal information. We do not sell personal information. You can submit a request as described in Contact Us below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

EEA/UK rights (GDPR)

You may have the right to request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and to object to certain processing. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

Other U.S. state rights

Your state may provide similar rights (e.g., Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia). Contact us to exercise applicable rights.

We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests and may deny requests where an exception applies. If we cannot honor your request, we will explain why (unless prohibited by law).

8) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risks of our processing. No system is 100% secure. If we learn of a breach that affects your information, we will notify you and/or regulators as required by law.

10) International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries (including the U.S.) that may have different data protection laws than your country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual protections).

11) Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control

Some browsers and extensions offer “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Our Site currently does not respond to such signals for advertising-related tracking because we do not engage in targeted advertising on the Site. Where legally required, we will honor GPC signals for opt-out requests relating to sales/sharing (if such practices are introduced later).

12) Email Marketing

If you subscribe, we will send occasional updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. We include our valid postal address and sender identification in marketing emails to comply with applicable laws.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above shows when the latest version took effect. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where required, we will seek your consent.

14) Contact Us

Controller/Operator: The Producers Factory LLC d/b/a “Ezekiel Haynes”

Email: [email protected]

Postal: {{Your mailing address}}

To exercise your rights, please provide enough information to verify your identity and describe your request with sufficient detail.

15) Region-Specific Addenda (Optional)

California Addendum (CPRA)

  • Categories of personal information collected (past 12 months)
  • Sources, purposes, and disclosures by category
  • Statement regarding sales/sharing (we do not sell or share)
  • Methods for submitting requests (webform, email, toll-free number if applicable)
  • Metrics reporting (if required for large-scale requests)

EEA/UK Addendum (GDPR)

  • Identity and contact details of the controller
  • DPO contact (if appointed)
  • Detailed legal bases by purpose (Art. 6)
  • Recipients/International transfers and safeguards (Art. 13/14)
  • Data retention periods by category
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

16) Third-Party Services You May Use (Examples to customize)

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  • Email/Newsletters: {{provider + link}}
  • Analytics: {{provider + link}}
  • Embedded Media: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Bandcamp (link each provider’s privacy policy)
  • Payments (if selling merch): {{provider + link}}

References & Helpful Resources (for your team)

  • GDPR (EU) official text: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj/eng
  • California CCPA/CPRA overview (CA Attorney General): https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
  • California Privacy Protection Agency (regulations/resources): https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/
  • CalOPPA overview: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/caloppa
  • FTC CAN-SPAM guide (email): https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business
  • FTC COPPA rule (children’s privacy): https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa