Last updated: November 2025
Welcome to VHS Heaven, a personal blog dedicated to nostalgic movie reviews and reflections on the VHS era. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable EU privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
VHS Heaven is operated by an individual based in Poland (European Union). If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at: 📧 vhs@vhsheaven.com
2. What Information We Collect
VHS Heaven is designed for simple reading and browsing. We collect minimal information and only what’s necessary to operate the site effectively.
a. Automatically Collected Data (Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website — such as which pages are most visited or from which countries readers come. This information is aggregated and anonymized. We do not collect, store, or use personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, addresses, or full IP addresses.
b. Newsletter Subscription
If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending occasional updates or new posts. Your email is never shared, sold, or used for any other purpose.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email, or by contacting us directly.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Google Analytics may place small text files (cookies) on your device to measure traffic and usage patterns. These cookies do not identify you personally.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings without affecting your ability to access or read the website.
4. Hosting and Data Location
VHS Heaven is hosted by Vercel, Inc., a reputable cloud platform based in the United States, which may store or process limited technical data (e.g., access logs) on servers located in the U.S. or other regions.
We rely on Vercel’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure compliance with EU data protection standards when such transfers occur.
5. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Some written content (movie reviews, formatting, or summaries) may have been prepared or refined with the help of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Gemini). However, all final content is manually reviewed, edited, and published under VHS Heaven’s ownership and editorial responsibility.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a visitor from the EU or EEA, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we may hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your email address or any personal data we have (e.g., newsletter unsubscribe).
- Restriction or Objection: Request limited use or stop processing your data.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format.
To exercise your rights, please contact vhs@vhsheaven.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain only minimal data:
- Newsletter emails are stored until you unsubscribe.
- Aggregated analytics data is retained by Google Analytics under their standard retention policies.
8. External Links
VHS Heaven may contain links to other websites, including film databases or partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Please review their own privacy policies when visiting.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. All updates will be dated and published on this page.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about privacy, GDPR rights, or your data, please email: 📧 vhs@vhsheaven.com
Thank you for visiting VHS Heaven — a safe, respectful space for all movie fans.