Privacy Policy

At The Eccentric, we value not only artistic expression, but also transparency and trust. This policy outlines how we handle your data with care and integrity.

Effective Date: 01.01.2026

Welcome to The Eccentric (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website:

www.theccentric.com

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you submit your work, contact us, or interact with the site, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Social media links

• Artist bio and submitted content

• Any information you voluntarily provide

Usage Data

We may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Review and process artist submissions

• Publish selected content in our magazine or website

• Communicate with you

• Improve our website and user experience

• Prevent fraud or misuse

3. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent

• Performance of a contract (e.g., submission or feature purchase)

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our platform)

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, payment processors)

• Legal authorities if required by law

5. Artist Submissions

By submitting your work:

• You grant us permission to review and potentially publish your content

• If selected, your name, artwork, and submitted details may be displayed publicly

We will never claim ownership of your work.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

• Comply with legal obligations

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@theccentric.com

8. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States.