Last updated: November 8, 2026
The short version: Altered States Studios does not use Google Analytics, advertising cookies, tracking pixels or session recording, and we never sell or share your personal information. We only receive what you choose to send us.
Who we are
This policy covers alteredstatesstudios.com (“Altered States Studios”, “we”, “us”), a site about making things: art, DIY projects, music and tech. You can reach us through our contact form.
Information you give us
- Contact form: your name, email address, subject and message. We use them only to reply to you.
- Shop: our store is currently a showcase and does not take online payments. If you contact us about a product, we use your details only to discuss it with you. If we start taking orders online, we will update this policy first.
Information collected automatically
Like any website, our web host’s servers receive technical information when your browser requests a page, such as your IP address, browser type, the page requested and the time. This is used to deliver the site and keep it secure, and is not used to build a profile of you.
We do not use analytics, advertising or tracking cookies. See our Cookie Policy for the few cookies the site needs to work.
Services that receive data
- Our web host (KnownHost, in the United States) stores the site and its backups.
- Google reCAPTCHA runs only on the contact page, to stop spam. It sends information about your browser and how you use the page, including your IP address, to Google. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
We use Google Search Console to see how the site appears in Google search results. It reports search totals and involves no code running in your browser.
Links to other sites
Our pages link to other sites, such as YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, Pinterest and product retailers. Nothing is sent to those sites unless you click a link. Some product links may be affiliate links (see our Affiliate Disclosure); when you follow one, the retailer’s own privacy policy applies on their site.
Selling and sharing
We do not sell or share personal information, including for cross-context behavioral (targeted) advertising. Because nothing is sold or shared, there is nothing to opt out of; we also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) and similar browser signals by default. We may disclose information if the law requires it.
How long we keep it
We keep messages only as long as we need them to deal with your enquiry. Server logs and backups are kept for a limited time and then overwritten.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example California or other US states), you may have the right to know about, access, correct or delete personal information about you. To make a request, use our contact form. We will not discriminate against you for making a request.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Changes to this policy
If how the site handles information changes, we will update this page and the date above.