Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Lost Reality, an independent music project and band website operated through https://www.lostreality.it/ (the “Website”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you browse the Website, register as a user, or interact with our content.
We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”).
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller is the owner and administrator of the Website lostreality.it.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us using the contact forms available on the Website.
3. Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect the following personal data:
a) User-provided data
This data is collected when you:
b) Automatically collected data
This data is collected for security, analytics, and performance purposes.
4. User Registration and Ultimate Member
The Website uses Ultimate Member, a WordPress plugin for frontend user registration, login, and profile management.
Through Ultimate Member, we may process:
Ultimate Member includes built-in security and anti-spam measures.
Any additional authentication methods (such as social login providers) process data according to their own privacy policies.
User accounts are created only with the user’s explicit consent.
5. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
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Managing user registration and authentication
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Providing access to restricted or community content
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Responding to user inquiries
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Ensuring website security and preventing abuse
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Improving user experience and website performance
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Complying with legal obligations
Legal bases include:
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Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
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Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
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Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)
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Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
6. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements.
User accounts and related data may be deleted upon request, unless retention is required by law.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or commercialize personal data.
Data may be shared with trusted third parties such as:
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Hosting and infrastructure providers
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Security and performance services
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Analytics providers (where enabled)
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Authorities, when legally required
All third parties comply with GDPR or equivalent data protection standards.
8. Cookie Policy
a) What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to ensure proper website functionality, improve user experience, and collect aggregated statistics.
b) Types of cookies used
The Website may use:
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Technical cookies
Necessary for login, session management, and security (including Ultimate Member functionality).
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Analytics cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
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Third-party cookies
Used only if external services (such as embedded media or social features) are enabled.
c) Cookie management
You can manage or disable cookies through:
Disabling technical cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or disclosure.
Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
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File a complaint with a supervisory authority
You can exercise these rights by contacting us through the Website.
11. External Links
The Website may include links to third-party platforms (such as music streaming or social networks).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated at any time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy or your personal data, please contact us via https://www.lostreality.it/.