Dubsta Privacy Policy & Data Commitment
Effective date: 18 January 2026
1. Who We Are
Dubsta is a cultural registry and membership platform celebrating Volkswagen vehicles and the people who care for them.
Our website address is: dubsta.co.uk
Throughout this policy, “Dubsta”, “we”, “us”, or “our” refers to the Dubsta platform and its operators.
2. Our Core Data Commitment (Read This First)
Dubsta is a registry — not a data business.
Our commitments are simple and non-negotiable:
- We do not sell personal data — ever
- Registering a vehicle does not mean marketing consent
- We will always ask permission before contacting you
- You can request your data or removal at any time
Your trust is more valuable to us than reach, volume, or short-term gain.
3. What Personal Data We Collect (and Why)
We only collect data that is necessary to operate the Dubsta platform responsibly.
a) Vehicle Registry Submissions
When you register a vehicle, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Vehicle details (model, year, specification, history)
- Images you choose to upload
- Optional location information
Purpose:
To verify submissions, maintain the integrity of the Dubsta Registry, curate displays, and manage memberships you explicitly choose to join.
b) User Accounts
If you create an account on the site:
- We store the information you provide in your user profile
- You can view, edit, or delete this information at any time (except usernames)
- Site administrators may access this information solely for operational purposes
c) Contact Forms
If you contact us via a form:
- We store the details you submit so we can respond
- Contacting us does not opt you into marketing communications
d) Comments
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect the data shown in the comments form
- We collect IP address and browser user agent string for spam detection
An anonymised hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service.
Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/
e) Media Uploads
If you upload images:
- Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS)
- Visitors may be able to extract location data from publicly displayed images
4. Communication & Consent
Registration does not equal marketing.
We will only contact you if:
- You explicitly opt in to communications, or
- You initiate contact with us, or
- We need to contact you for essential registry or membership administration
If we ever wish to contact you regarding:
- Events
- Collaborations
- Features
- Opportunities related to your registered vehicle
👉 We will ask for your permission first.
You can withdraw consent at any time.
5. Cookies
Dubsta uses cookies for basic site functionality.
Examples include:
- Remembering comment details for convenience
- Managing login sessions
- Saving display preferences
Cookies do not contain personal data beyond what is required for site operation.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles).
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the originating website.
Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions according to their own policies.
Dubsta does not control third-party embedded content.
7. Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how the site is used (e.g. page views, performance).
Analytics data is:
- Aggregated
- Non-identifying
- Used only to improve the platform
We do not use analytics data for profiling or resale.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Data may be shared only with:
- Technical service providers required to operate the site (e.g. hosting, spam protection)
- Legal or regulatory authorities where legally required
All providers are required to handle data securely and lawfully.
9. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Registry and account data is retained while you remain registered
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to maintain discussion integrity
- You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10)
Some data may be retained where required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
10. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Withdraw consent
- Request removal from the Dubsta Registry
- Request deletion of your personal data
Requests can be made at any time by contacting us.
11. Where Your Data Is Processed
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Data is processed securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. How We Protect Your Data
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data, including:
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Limited administrative access
- Regular system updates
13. Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes:
- The principles in Section 2 will not be weakened
- Significant changes will be clearly communicated
14. Contact
For any data-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us via the website.
Final Note
Dubsta is built to last.