Privacy Policy

Goldscene (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://www.mygoldscene.com(the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.

Information we collect

Information you provide

When you email us, submit a tip, sign up for a newsletter (when available), or contact us through a form, we receive whatever you choose to send—typically your name, email address, and message content.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, referring URLs, and dates/times of visits
• Cookie and similar identifier data (see below)

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Publish and organize editorial content
• Respond to tips, pitches, and other messages you send us
• Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
• Measure audience size and traffic patterns
• Detect abuse, fraud, or security issues
• Comply with law and enforce our Terms of Use

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your personal information for automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality and to understand how visitors use the Site. We use Google Analytics (measurement ID G-FQ3CSYVX15) to collect aggregated usage statistics. Google may process data according to its own policies; you can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.

You can limit cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work correctly if you disable cookies entirely.

Advertising

The Site may display advertising, including direct-sold or programmatic placements. Ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver and measure ads. Where required, we will disclose partner categories and provide opt-out mechanisms.

Third-party websites and original sources

Goldscene is an editorial publication. Much of what we publish summarizes or contextualizes news and announcements reported elsewhere. Our articles link prominently to original publishers, studios, labels, and official channels (“Sources”).

When you follow a Source link or view an image hosted by a third party, you leave our Site (or load content from another domain). Those third parties have their own privacy practices, which we do not control. We encourage you to read their policies before providing personal information to them.

We may display preview images (for example, from a publisher's page or press materials) to illustrate a story. Image credit and rights status are noted on articles where applicable.

Service providers

We use vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and related operations. They process data on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect it and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. Analytics data is generally retained in aggregated form.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

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

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of certain processing.

California residents

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete certain information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA). To exercise these rights, email hello@mygoldscene.com. We will verify requests as required by law.

Other U.S. states

Residents of other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights. Contact us using the email above and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in those messages.

International visitors

The Site is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the U.S. or other countries where our providers operate, which may have different data protection rules than your home country.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date below shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted on this page; continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact

Privacy questions or requests: hello@mygoldscene.com

Last updated: June 3, 2026