Privacy Policy - doctorvaughan

Effective Date: April 2, 2026 Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Who We Are

This website, doctorvaughan.com, is operated by Mark Vaughan (“Doctor Vaughan,” “I,” “me,” or “my”), an independent musician based in Auburn, California. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or subscribe to my mailing list.

For questions about this policy, contact me at: Email: privacy[at]doctorvaughan[dot]com. Mailing Address: 3280 Professional Drive, Auburn, CA 95602

Information I Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you sign up for my email list through the newsletter subscription form on this site, I collect:

First and/or last name (required)
Email address (required)
Any additional information you choose to provide through optional form fields (such as location or music interests, if enabled)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and standard web technologies, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring URL (the page you came from)

This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics and standard WordPress site analytics, and is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use the site.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To send you email communications about my music, including new releases, upcoming performances, merchandise, and other promotional content related to the Doctor Vaughan project
To manage your subscription and respond to your requests to subscribe or unsubscribe
To improve this website by understanding how visitors interact with it
To comply with legal obligations

I do not use your information for any purpose other than those described above without your consent.

Email Marketing and Mailchimp

My email list is managed through Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing platform operated by The Rocket Science Group, LLC. When you subscribe, your name and email address (and any optional information you provide) are transmitted to and stored on Mailchimp’s servers.

Mailchimp may collect additional technical data when you interact with emails I send, such as whether you opened an email or clicked a link. Mailchimp has its own privacy policy, which you can review at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.

Every email I send will include an unsubscribe link. You may opt out of receiving emails from me at any time by clicking that link or by contacting me directly at privacy[at]doctorvaughan[dot]com.

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to function properly and to collect analytics data. These may include:

Essential cookies required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) that help me understand site traffic in aggregate

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this site.

Embedded Content from Third-Party Platforms

Pages on this website may include embedded content from the following platforms — music players, video players, and event widgets that load and display directly within this site:

YouTube (operated by Google LLC)
Bandcamp (operated by Bandcamp, Inc.)
Bandsintown (operated by Bandsintown Group, Inc.)

Important: When a page containing an embed loads in your browser, that platform’s code executes directly on your device — even if you do not interact with the embedded player or widget. This means the platform may:

Set or read cookies on your device
Collect your IP address and browser/device information
Recognize you if you are logged into that platform’s service in the same browser
Track your interaction with their player (plays, pauses, clicks)
Associate your visit to this website with your account on their platform, if you have one

This data collection is governed entirely by each platform’s own privacy policy, over which I have no control. I embed these players as a convenience to visitors and do not receive or access the data those platforms collect.

You can review each platform’s privacy practices here:

YouTube / Google: policies.google.com/privacy
Bandcamp: bandcamp.com/privacy
Bandsintown: bandsintown.com/privacy

If you wish to prevent these platforms from collecting data while you browse this site, you may use a browser extension that blocks third-party scripts, or log out of those services before visiting.

Third-Party Services

In addition to the embedded platforms described above, this website uses or links to the following third-party services:

Mailchimp — email list management (mailchimp.com/legal/privacy)
Google Analytics — website analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)
WooCommerce / Stripe / PayPal (if applicable) — payment processing for merchandise or digital downloads

I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies.

California Residents — Your Rights

As a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data I have collected about you and how it has been used or shared.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data I hold about you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt Out: I do not sell personal information. If this practice ever changes, I will update this policy and provide a clear opt-out mechanism.
Non-Discrimination: I will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To make a privacy request, contact me at privacy@doctorvaughan.com. I will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. At this time, this website does not respond to DNT signals, as no uniform standard for doing so currently exists.

Data Retention

I retain your email address and name on my mailing list for as long as you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your information will be removed from active mailing lists. Residual data may be retained in backups for a limited period per Mailchimp’s data retention policies.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me and I will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I do, I will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:email privacy[at]doctorvaughan[dot]com. Website: doctorvaughan.com Auburn, California

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the CAN-SPAM Act.