GDPR Consent Log Policy

Bone & Shadow – GDPR-Specific Consent Log Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2025

Applies To: All data subjects within the European Economic Area (EEA)

1. Purpose of This Policy

This GDPR Consent Log Policy explains how Bone & Shadow records and manages user consent in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It ensures transparency and demonstrates our commitment to user privacy and lawful data processing.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

Visitors and users of [https://boneandshadow.com]
Subscribers to our newsletter and/or SMS updates
Any individual whose personal data we collect through forms or integrations

3. Legal Basis for Consent

Under GDPR, consent must be:

Freely given
Specific
Informed
Unambiguous
Documented

Bone & Shadow complies with Article 7 of the GDPR and maintains consent logs for all data subjects who voluntarily submit personal information through our website.

4. How We Collect Consent

Consent is obtained via:

Clearly labeled opt-in checkboxes (not pre-checked)
Separate checkboxes for email and SMS communications
Informative language stating the purpose of data collection

Example:

“I agree to receive marketing text messages from Bone & Shadow. Message and data rates may apply.”

All opt-ins are time-stamped and stored in our secure database.

5. How Consent is Logged

For each submission, the following details are recorded:

Timestamp of consent
Source URL or form ID
User-provided data (e.g., name, email, phone)
Consent type (email, SMS, both)
Consent checkbox value(s) at the time of submission
IP address (used only for consent audit trail, not for marketing)

This information is stored securely within our CRM and form system.

6. Access to Consent Records

You may request a copy of your recorded consent information at any time by emailing us at:
📧 support@boneandshadow.com

We will respond within 30 days in compliance with GDPR Article 15.

7. Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time by:

Clicking “Unsubscribe” in email footers
Replying “STOP” to any SMS message
Contacting us directly at 📧 support@boneandshadow.com

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

8. Data Retention

Consent logs are retained as long as:

You are subscribed to our services, or
Required for legal, regulatory, or accountability purposes

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Consent Log Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, practices, or regulations. Updates will be published to this page.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy?
📧 support@boneandshadow.com
📍 North Texas, USA