Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Schumann Resonance Live ("we", "us") at schumannresonancelive.com collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you use our informational Schumann resonance services. By visiting or using the Site, you acknowledge this Policy.

2. Data Controller and Contact

Data controller: Schumann Resonance Live — schumannresonancelive.com.
Privacy / DPO contact: legal@schumannresonancelive.com
General contact: contact@schumannresonancelive.com

3. Applicable Law

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where you are in the EEA/UK or where GDPR applies.
• Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) No. 6698.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and similar US state laws where applicable.
• E-commerce, consumer, and communications laws as relevant.

4. Categories of Personal Data

• Identity and contact: name and email only if you email us.
• Technical and usage: IP address, timestamps, URLs, HTTP status, browser/OS, device type, referrer, language, approximate location from IP.
• Cookies and similar technologies: preferred_lang, session/security, functional preferences (see Cookie Policy).
• Star chart tool: birth date, time, and location you enter — for calculation only; no persistent user profiles.
• Audio trial: localStorage trial timer on your device.
• PWA/cache: technical data for service worker and offline cache.
• Security: abuse detection, rate limits, bot filtering logs.

5. Special Categories

We do not knowingly collect special category data (health, biometric, racial origin, political opinions, religion). Do not enter such data in optional tools.

6. Purposes of Processing

• Operate the Site and display Schumann resonance and space weather information.
• Remember language and interface preferences.
• Provide optional features (star chart, audio trial).
• Security, fraud prevention, and abuse prevention.
• Debugging, performance, and service improvement.
• Legal compliance and establishment of legal claims.
• Marketing or optional analytics only with consent where required.

7. Legal Bases (GDPR / KVKK)

• Contract: processing necessary to provide the service you request.
• Legitimate interests: security, abuse prevention, basic analytics — balanced against your rights.
• Legal obligation: regulatory requests and mandatory retention.
• Consent: non-essential cookies, newsletters, or marketing where required.
• CCPA “business purpose” or other bases as defined by applicable US law.

8. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Star chart outputs are algorithmic calculations for entertainment/information and are not used for advertising profiles.

9. Sources of Data

Most data comes from you (forms, email, tool inputs) or automatically from your device/browser. Live Schumann data is fetched from public sources (Tomsk, NOAA, NASA); those sources do not process your personal data on our behalf.

10. Processors and Subprocessors

We use data processing agreements or equivalent safeguards with processors. Manage Google ads: adssettings.google.com

• Hosting, CDN, and infrastructure providers.
• Email delivery for support requests.
• Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC) — only after you consent to advertising cookies; ad personalization and measurement.
• Optional analytics — only with consent or legal permission.
• App store processors for the separate Pro mobile app.

11. International Transfers

Servers and processors may be in Turkey, the EU, or other countries. Transfers outside the EEA use Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other approved mechanisms. Additional notices apply under US state law where required.

12. Retention

• Server access logs: typically 30–90 days; longer if investigating security incidents.
• Support emails: up to 24 months after resolution unless law requires longer.
• Cookies: per Cookie Policy durations.
• localStorage: until you clear site data on your device.
• Legal holds: as required for disputes, tax, or regulatory obligations.

13. Security

We use TLS encryption, access controls, least privilege, patching, and backups. No method is 100% secure; we apply reasonable technical and organizational measures.

14. Breach Notification

If a personal data breach poses risk, we notify supervisory authorities within legal timeframes (GDPR/KVKK) and affected individuals when required.

15. Your Rights (KVKK — Turkey)

• Learn whether data is processed; request information if processed.
• Learn purpose and whether used accordingly; know third parties.
• Request correction; request deletion under Article 7.
• Object to adverse automated analysis results; claim damages.

16. Your Rights (GDPR)

• Access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing.
• Data portability in a structured, commonly used format.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
• Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

17. Your Rights (CCPA — California)

California residents may have rights to know, access, delete, correct, opt out of “sale” or “sharing,” and limit use of sensitive personal information. We do not sell personal information. Requests: legal@schumannresonancelive.com — subject “CCPA Request”. We may verify identity.

18. Marketing Opt-Out

Commercial messages and non-essential marketing cookies require opt-in where required. You may unsubscribe anytime via link or email.

19. Children’s Privacy

Not directed at anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect children’s data. Contact legal@schumannresonancelive.com if you believe we have.

20. Third-Party Links

Links to NOAA, NASA, Tomsk, and others have separate privacy practices. We are not responsible for external sites.

21. Pro Mobile App

The Schumann Resonance Pro app has its own privacy notice and store policies covering in-app purchases and device identifiers.

22. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Material changes will be posted on the Site and, where feasible, notified by banner or email. Continued use after the effective date may constitute acceptance.

23. Complaints and Supervisory Authorities

• Turkey: Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK).
• EU/EEA: your local Data Protection Authority.
• UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• Please contact legal@schumannresonancelive.com first so we can address your concern.

24. Data Protection Officer

Where a DPO is required or appointed under GDPR: legal@schumannresonancelive.com (subject: DPO).

25. Entire Privacy Framework

Read this Policy together with Terms of Use, Cookie Policy, Disclaimer, and Legal Notice. In case of conflict, data protection provisions prevail for personal data matters.

Last updated: 19 May 2026. General inquiries: contact@schumannresonancelive.com; privacy and data requests: legal@schumannresonancelive.com.