privacy policy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, customers, and colleagues. We collect the minimum information required, store information as securely as possible, use it only for the purpose intended, and make every effort to guard against its loss, misuse, and alteration. We do not share personal information without prior consent, except as compelled by law. We are legally required to keep tax records for 7 (seven) years.

mail order bazaar: When you make a purchase, the information you provide is processed to receive payment, deliver goods, and refer to the transaction. Payment information includes card number, expiration date, verification code, and billing address. We share information with payment services providers to process payments, combat prohibited activities, facilitate dispute resolution, and other purposes associated with the acceptance of credit or debit cards. This information is used by payment services in accordance with their privacy policies.
downloads and magic hat: When you make a purchase or contribution, the information you provide is processed to receive payment, deliver files, and refer to the transaction. Payments are processed by either Mal's e‑commerce or Paypal. We receive an email with your name, email address, billing address, IP address, and transaction details. We cannot access your card number, expiration date, or verification code.
email lists: Subscriptions require only a valid email address. Lists are strictly opt-in, and you can change your address or unsubscribe at any time by following the 'change options' link in a message from the list, or by visiting the subscription page. Addresses are stored in a protected database on a secure server, visible only to list owners and administrators.
forums: The forums are closed to new posts. The more recent forum (v3) can be viewed by registered members, and the older forum (v2) by anyone with the password. Only forum administrators can deactivate or delete your account. Contact us to request changes.
website: planetgong.co.uk is https by default, creating a secure channel and encrypting all communications between your browser and our web server.
cookies: The website uses cookies. Most websites use cookies. Some are persistent, others temporary. Read our cookie policy.
data: Website hosting companies keep log files that record data each time a device accesses the server - typically the IP address, ISP, device type, operating system and browser version, referring page, requested files, date and time, and exit page - data used to analyse trends, administer the site, track visitors' movement on the site, and gather demographic information. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. Non-identifying usage information and log data may be shared with third-party analytics services. Log data may also be used to fight spam and other abuse of web services. We may process or analyse data about use of our website.
disclaimer: This policy does not apply to information collected by other sites linked to or accessible from this site. Information collected or received by third-parties is subject to their respective privacy policies.