Privacy Policy

ErieHardcore.com is a community archive of the Erie, Pennsylvania hardcore, punk, and underground music scene. This policy explains what information the site collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

• Account information. If you create an account, we collect your email address, a username or display name, and a password (stored only as a one-way hash). You may optionally add profile details.
• Content you submit. Shows, bands, venues, releases, links, images, edits, and profile-claim requests you add are stored along with the account that submitted them and a history of changes. Content you contribute to the archive is publicly visible.
• Message board activity. If you use the boards at boards.eriehardcore.com, we store the threads, posts, images, and optional signature you submit, your reports of other posts, and which threads you have read (so unread threads can be shown in bold). Your posts, images, signature, and username are public: anyone can see them, including people without an account and search engines. Your email address is never shown on the boards, but moderators can see it with your account.
• Technical information. Like most websites, our servers record IP address, browser type, and pages requested. We use IP addresses for security and rate limiting.
• Cookies. We use a session cookie to keep you logged in and for site functionality. It is shared between eriehardcore.com and boards.eriehardcore.com so one sign-in covers both. Analytics cookies are described below.

How we use information

• to operate the site, run accounts, and attribute contributions;
• to send account emails such as email verification and password resets;
• to prevent spam, abuse, and fraudulent signups; and
• to understand how the site is used so we can improve it.

We do not sell your personal information.

Third-party services

• Google Analytics collects usage data (pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser information) using cookies. See how Google uses data. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out add-on or by blocking cookies in your browser.
• Cloudflare Turnstile is used on signup, and on the first few posts of new board members, to tell real people from bots. It runs in the background without asking you to solve anything, and Cloudflare may collect technical information from your browser, such as your IP address and device signals, to make that decision. Its use is subject to the Cloudflare Turnstile Privacy Policy.
• Sign in with Google, if you choose it, tells us your Google account email address, whether Google has verified it, and a Google account ID. We use only those to create your account and sign you in, and we never receive your Google password. Google's handling of your data is covered by its Privacy Policy.
• Embedded media and external links (such as YouTube, Bandcamp, or Spotify) are operated by third parties with their own privacy practices.
• Hosting and email providers process data on our behalf to deliver the site and its email.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the site and its users.

Information about people in the archive

This site documents the history of a music scene, and much of it concerns people who never created an account: band members, performers, promoters, photographers, and artists. Information about individuals here is drawn from publicly available sources — flyers, releases and their liner notes, press, public social media and websites, and the first-hand knowledge of community contributors — and is limited to their participation in public musical and community activity, such as the bands they played in, the shows they played, and the releases they appeared on. We do not seek out or publish private contact details, home addresses, or other non-public personal information.

Because the purpose of the archive is to preserve an accurate historical record, we generally do not remove factual, publicly documented credits (for example, that a person was a member of a band or played a particular show). We will, however, review any request and will:

• correct information that is inaccurate;
• remove private or non-public personal information, including contact details, addresses, and photographs that were not publicly released;
• update how you are credited (for example, a changed name); and
• consider requests involving safety concerns or harassment on a case-by-case basis.

To make a request, email info@eriehardcore.com and tell us which page or information you mean.

Data retention and your choices

We keep account information while your account is active. You can edit your profile at any time. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your account or personal information, email info@eriehardcore.com. Deleting your account removes your personal account data; public content you contributed to the archive (such as show or band records) may remain, as described above.

Message board content

• Images. When you attach a picture, we re-save it and strip hidden metadata such as camera details and GPS location before showing it. What is visible in the picture itself is still public, so check it before you post.
• Other people's information. The board rules forbid posting anyone's private information. If you see some, use Report under the post or email info@eriehardcore.com.
• Deleting posts. You can delete your own posts and their images from the boards at any time. Copies may remain in other members' quotes and in routine backups. Moderators may also remove posts and keep a record of that. If you delete your account, your posts can stay on the boards but are no longer linked to you. Email us if you want them removed.
• Searching and rate limits. To prevent abuse, we limit how often an account can post, and how often an IP address can search the boards. The search counter stores a one-way hash of the IP address, not the address itself.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children

The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page shows the latest revision.

Contact

Questions? Email info@eriehardcore.com. See also our Legal & Copyright notice.

Last updated: October 15, 2026