Privacy Policy

Last updated June 24, 2026

Recordstore.com ("we", "us") operates a directory of independent record stores. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

  • Usage data. Pages visited, approximate location derived from your IP address, browser type, and referring site, collected automatically for analytics and security.
  • Information you provide. If you claim or submit a store listing, we collect the name, email address, phone number, and any message you send. We also record the IP address used at submission and verification to help detect fraudulent claims.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics sets cookies and processes data such as your IP address and on-site activity. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can manage personalized advertising in your Google Ad Settings and review opt-out options at aboutads.info/choices. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website.

Affiliate links

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links to vinyl and merchandise are affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. This never affects which stores we list or how they are ranked.

Third-party data sources

Store details such as hours, photos, ratings, and reviews are sourced in part from Google Places and other public listings. Online-seller links may point to Discogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

How we use information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the directory.
  • To verify and process store listing claims and prevent abuse.
  • To send transactional emails (for example, claim verification links).
  • To measure traffic and the performance of our content.

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers (such as Google and Amazon Web Services) that help us run the site, or where required by law.

Your choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of analytics and personalized advertising using the links above. To request access to or deletion of information you submitted through a claim form, contact us at the address below.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us via our contact page.