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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

The Synth Source ("we", "us", or "our") is a publication focused on synthesizer history, reviews, and electronic music culture, accessible at thesynthsource.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site.

2. Information We Collect

We do not require registration or account creation. We collect limited technical data automatically when you visit the site, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is collected through analytics tools to understand how the site is used and to improve it.

3. Cookies

This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies for analytics (to understand site usage) and for advertising (see Section 4 below). You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on this site.

4. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. We do not control the cookies or data practices of third-party advertisers.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors use this site. This includes pages viewed, time spent on pages, geographic location (country/city level), and device information. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data. This data is used solely to improve the site. We do not share it with third parties beyond what is required by Google Analytics' standard operation.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to: understand how the site is used and improve its content and performance; display relevant advertising through Google AdSense; and diagnose technical issues. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for 26 months in Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not store any personal data on our own servers beyond standard server logs, which are retained for up to 90 days.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

thesynthsource@gmail.com