Privacy Policy
How this site collects, uses and protects information — in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
This website provides a free library of FL Studio drum kits, MIDI patterns and project templates for Windows users. References to "we", "us" or "our" mean the operator of this site. For data protection purposes, we are the data controller. Questions about how your data is handled can be directed to the address in the Contact section below.
What Information We Collect
We collect minimal information. Depending on how you use this site, we may process:
- Usage data — pages visited, time on page, referring URL, browser type and operating system. This is collected automatically by our hosting provider and any analytics service we use. It does not identify you personally.
- Download requests — when you click a download button, your browser connects to the file server. The server logs your IP address, the timestamp and the file requested. This log data is used for security and capacity planning only.
- Contact messages — if you contact us by email, we store your email address and message content in order to respond to you.
We do not collect your name, postal address, payment details or any special-category personal data unless you voluntarily provide them.
Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under Article 6 of UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — for server log data and aggregate analytics, to operate the site securely and improve performance.
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for any non-essential cookies or third-party analytics. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
- Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)) — when you contact us with a support request, we process your message in order to respond.
Cookies and Tracking
This site uses cookies in the following categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function. These do not require consent under PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003).
- Analytics cookies — if we use an analytics service, it may set cookies to measure aggregate site traffic. We use privacy-respecting configuration where possible (IP anonymisation enabled, data retention minimised). We obtain consent for analytics cookies before they are placed.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Refusing cookies does not affect your ability to download drum kits or use the site.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the pages and files you request
- To monitor site security and detect abuse
- To understand aggregate usage patterns and improve the site
- To respond to messages you send us
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data for automated profiling or decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Third-Party Services
This site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Hosting provider — processes server log data to deliver the site. Covered by a data processing agreement under UK GDPR Article 28.
- Analytics provider — if enabled, processes aggregate visit data. We ensure appropriate safeguards for any international transfers (see below).
International Transfers
If any service we use transfers data outside the UK, we ensure an appropriate safeguard is in place — such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO, or an adequacy decision covering the destination country. We do not transfer personal data to countries without such protections in place.
Data Retention
- Server access logs: retained for up to 30 days for security purposes, then deleted.
- Analytics data: retained in aggregate form for up to 26 months, then deleted or anonymised.
- Contact messages: retained for as long as necessary to resolve your query, then deleted within 12 months.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you (a Subject Access Request). We will respond within one calendar month.
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data where there is no lawful reason to keep it.
- Right to restriction — you can ask us to pause processing your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability — where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out automatically, you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will stop unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your rights.
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact section. There is no charge for exercising your rights and we will respond within one calendar month as required by UK GDPR Article 12(3).
Right to Complain
If you believe we have handled your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection (ico.org.uk). We would appreciate the opportunity to address any concern directly before you contact them.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Material changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page. We recommend checking this page periodically. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes your acknowledgement of the revised policy.