Theta State — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 20, 2026

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

At Theta State (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via https://theta.algoapproved.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or stream/purchase our ambient music and functional soundscapes.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal data necessary to provide you with a smooth, grounding experience on our site:

  • Personal Information You Provide Directly:

    • Email Address: Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter, request ambient downloads, or contact us directly.

    • Name & Contact Details: Collected if you fill out a contact form or purchase merchandise/digital goods through our store.

  • Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data):

    • Device & Browser Details: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.

    • Site Interaction Data: Pages visited, duration of stay, referring URLs, and links clicked (e.g., clicks to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube).

    • Cookies & Analytics: Small text files used to remember your preferences and analyze traffic patterns via privacy-conscious analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for functional and communication purposes, including:

  • Delivering newsletter updates, release announcements, and exclusive audio tracks.

  • Processing orders for merchandise or digital downloads.

  • Improving website performance, navigation, and user experience.

  • Understanding audience preferences across our streaming platforms.

  • Protecting our website against security threats and unauthorized access.

3. Third-Party Services & Streaming Embedded Links

Our website contains embedded media players, analytics services, and outbound links to third-party streaming platforms, including:

  • Streaming Platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Bandcamp.

  • Analytics & Hosting: Google Analytics, Mailchimp / ConvertKit (for email newsletters), and web hosting platforms.

These third parties have independent privacy policies governing how they collect data when you click embedded links or play embedded audio/video widgets. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

4. Data Sharing & Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or advertisers.

We only share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our community, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location (such as under GDPR or CCPA guidelines), you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Opt-Out / Unsubscribe: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

  • Access & Erasure: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you or request that we delete your data entirely.

  • Cookie Preferences: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.