Privacy Policy
Personal Data (hereinafter referred to as “Data”) is processed by us only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of providing a functional and user-friendly website, including its content and the services offered there.
According to Art. 4, Section 1 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), “processing” refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as the collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, alteration or modification, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination, or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, deletion, or destruction.
With this privacy policy, we inform you in particular about the nature, scope, purpose, duration, and legal basis of the processing of personal data, as far as we either act alone or together with others in determining the purposes and means of processing. Additionally, we inform you below about third-party components used for optimization and to enhance user experience, where data may be processed by third parties in their own responsibility.
Our privacy policy is structured as follows:
I. Information about us as the responsible party
II. Rights of users and data subjects
III. Information on data processing
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I. Information about us as the Data Controller
The responsible provider of this website in terms of data protection law is:
N-Decay Music
Andreas Konstandaras
Duranceweg 15
Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Phone: +49 1578 8549032
Email: ndecaymusic@gmail.com
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II. Rights of Users and Data Subjects
With regard to the data processing described below, users and data subjects have the right:
• to confirmation as to whether data concerning them is being processed, to access information about the processed data, to further details regarding the data processing, and to copies of the data (see also Art. 15 GDPR);
• to rectification or completion of incorrect or incomplete data (see also Art. 16 GDPR);
• to the immediate deletion of data concerning them (see also Art. 17 GDPR), or, alternatively, where further processing is necessary under Art. 17(3) GDPR, to restrict the processing in accordance with Art. 18 GDPR;
• to receive the data concerning them and provided by them, and to transmit these data to other providers/controllers (see also Art. 20 GDPR);
• to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if they believe that their data is being processed by the provider in violation of data protection regulations (see also Art. 77 GDPR).
Furthermore, the provider is required to inform all recipients to whom the data has been disclosed of any correction or deletion of data or restriction of processing that has occurred in accordance with Articles 16, 17(1), or 18 GDPR. However, this obligation does not apply if such notification is impossible or would involve disproportionate effort. Regardless, the user has the right to be informed about these recipients.
Additionally, users and data subjects have the right, under Art. 21 GDPR, to object to the future processing of their data, if the data is processed by the provider in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. In particular, an objection to data processing for the purpose of direct marketing is permissible.
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III. Information on Data Processing
Your data processed during the use of our website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, provided that no legal retention obligations oppose the deletion of the data, and unless otherwise stated for individual processing procedures below.
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Cookie Manager
To obtain consent for the use of technically unnecessary cookies on the website, the provider uses a cookie manager.
When the website is accessed, a cookie with the settings information is placed on the user’s device so that the consent request does not need to be repeated during subsequent visits.
The cookie is necessary to obtain a legally compliant consent from the user.
The user can prevent or end the installation of cookies by adjusting their browser settings.
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Cookies
a) Session-Cookies
We use so-called cookies with our website. Cookies are small text files or other storage technologies that are placed and stored on your device by the internet browser you are using. These cookies process certain information from you, such as your browser or location data or your IP address.
This processing makes our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure, as it enables, for example, the display of our website in different languages or the offering of a shopping cart function.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR, provided that these cookies process data for contract initiation or contract fulfillment.
If the processing is not for contract initiation or contract fulfillment, our legitimate interest lies in improving the functionality of our website. The legal basis in this case is Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
These session cookies will be deleted when you close your internet browser.
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b) Third-Party Cookies
Possibly, cookies from partner companies with whom we collaborate for advertising, analysis, or functionalities on our website will also be used.
For more details, particularly the purposes and legal bases of processing such third-party cookies, please refer to the information provided below.
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c) Option to Remove Cookies
You can prevent or limit the installation of cookies by adjusting the settings of your internet browser. You can also delete already stored cookies at any time. The necessary steps and measures depend on the specific internet browser you use. For questions, please use the help function or documentation of your internet browser, or contact its manufacturer or support. However, processing of so-called flash cookies cannot be prevented through browser settings. In this case, you will need to adjust the settings of your flash player. The steps and measures required for this also depend on the flash player you are using. For questions, please also use the help function or documentation of your flash player or contact the manufacturer or user support.
Please note that preventing or limiting the installation of cookies may result in certain functions of our website not being fully available.
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Contact Inquiries / Contact Options
If you contact us via a contact form or email, the data you provide will be used to process your inquiry. Providing the data is necessary for processing and responding to your inquiry – without it, we may not be able to respond or may only be able to respond in a limited way.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Your data will be deleted once your inquiry has been answered, provided that there are no legal retention obligations, such as in the case of a subsequent contract execution.
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For the promotion of our products and services and to communicate with potential customers or clients, we operate a company presence on the Facebook platform.
On this social media platform, we are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
The data protection officer of Facebook can be reached via a contact form:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970
We have regulated the joint responsibility in an agreement regarding the respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, from which the mutual obligations arise, is available at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
The legal basis for the processing of personal data, as detailed below, is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, communication, and marketing of our products and services.
The legal basis can also be a consent of the user according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR towards the platform operator. The user can withdraw their consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR by notifying the platform operator for the future.
When accessing our online presence on Facebook, data from the user (e.g., personal information, IP address, etc.) is processed by Facebook Ireland Ltd., the operator of the platform, in the EU.
This user data is used to generate statistical information about the use of our company presence on Facebook. Facebook Ireland Ltd. uses this data for market research, advertising purposes, and to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Facebook Ireland Ltd. can, for example, target ads to users both within and outside of Facebook. If the user is logged into their Facebook account at the time of the visit, Facebook Ireland Ltd. can also link the data to the respective user account.
In case of contact via Facebook, the personal data entered by the user will be used to process the inquiry. The data will be deleted once the user’s inquiry has been fully answered, unless legal retention obligations, such as for a subsequent contract execution, prevent deletion.
To process the data, Facebook Ireland Ltd. may also set cookies.
If the user does not agree with this processing, they have the option to prevent the installation of cookies through their browser settings. Already stored cookies can also be deleted at any time. The steps for this depend on the specific browser used. For Flash cookies, the processing cannot be prevented via browser settings but instead requires changes in the Flash player settings. If the user prevents or limits cookie installation, some functions of Facebook may not be fully available.
For more details on processing activities, how to block them, and how to delete data processed by Facebook, please refer to Facebook’s privacy policy:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
It is not excluded that the processing by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited may also involve Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA.
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For the promotion of our products and services and to communicate with potential customers or clients, we operate a company presence on the Instagram platform.
On this social media platform, we are jointly responsible with Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
The data protection officer of Instagram can be reached via a contact form:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/540977946302970
We have regulated the joint responsibility in an agreement regarding the respective obligations under the GDPR. This agreement, from which the mutual obligations arise, is available at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/page_controller_addendum
The legal basis for the processing of personal data, as detailed below, is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the analysis, communication, and marketing of our products and services.
The legal basis can also be a consent of the user according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR towards the platform operator. The user can withdraw their consent at any time in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR by notifying the platform operator for the future.
When accessing our online presence on Instagram, data from the user (e.g., personal information, IP address, etc.) is processed by Facebook Ireland Ltd., the operator of the platform, in the EU.
This user data is used to generate statistical information about the use of our company presence on Instagram. Facebook Ireland Ltd. uses this data for market research, advertising purposes, and to create user profiles. Based on these profiles, Facebook Ireland Ltd. can, for example, target ads to users both within and outside of Instagram. If the user is logged into their Instagram account at the time of the visit, Facebook Ireland Ltd. can also link the data to the respective user account.
In case of contact via Instagram, the personal data entered by the user will be used to process the inquiry. The data will be deleted once the user’s inquiry has been fully answered, unless legal retention obligations, such as for a subsequent contract execution, prevent deletion.
To process the data, Facebook Ireland Ltd. may also set cookies.
If the user does not agree with this processing, they have the option to prevent the installation of cookies through their browser settings. Already stored cookies can also be deleted at any time. The steps for this depend on the specific browser used. For Flash cookies, the processing cannot be prevented via browser settings but instead requires changes in the Flash player settings. If the user prevents or limits cookie installation, some functions of Instagram may not be fully available.
For more details on processing activities, how to block them, and how to delete data processed by Instagram, please refer to Instagram’s privacy policy:
https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
It is not excluded that the processing by Facebook Ireland Ltd. may also involve Meta Platforms, Inc., 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA.
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General Linking to Third-Party Profiles
The provider includes links to the social networks listed below on the website.
The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest of the provider is to improve the user experience of the website.
The integration of the plugins is done via a linked graphic. Only by clicking on the respective graphic will the user be redirected to the service of the respective social network.
After being redirected, the respective network collects information about the user. This includes, initially, data such as the IP address, date, time, and the page visited. If the user is logged into their account on the respective network, the network operator may associate the collected information with the user’s personal account. If the user interacts with the network’s “Share” button, this information may be saved in the user’s personal account and possibly published. To prevent the collected information from being directly linked to the user’s account, the user must log out before clicking the graphic. Additionally, the user has the option to configure their account settings accordingly.
The following social networks are linked by the provider:
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Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Irland.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
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Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Irland.
Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875
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„Facebook“-Social-Plug-in
On our website, we use the Facebook plugin of the social network. Facebook is an internet service of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
In the case of your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in improving the quality of our website.
Further information about the available plugins and their respective functions can be found by Facebook at:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/
If the plugin is present on one of the pages of our website that you visit, your browser downloads a representation of the plugin from Facebook’s servers in the USA. For technical reasons, it is necessary that Facebook processes your IP address. Additionally, the date and time of your visit to our website will be collected.
If you are logged into Facebook while visiting a page of our website with the plugin, Facebook will recognize the information from your specific visit that the plugin collects. Facebook may link this collected information to your personal Facebook account. For example, if you use the “Like” button on Facebook, this information will be stored in your Facebook user account and possibly published on Facebook. If you do not want this, you must either log out of Facebook before visiting our website or use an add-on for your browser to block the loading of the Facebook plugin.
Further information on data collection and use, as well as your rights and protection options, can be found in Facebook’s privacy policy at:
https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
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Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics on our website. This is a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as “Google.”
The Google Analytics service is used to analyze the usage behavior on our website. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating our website.
Usage and user-related information, such as IP address, location, time, or frequency of visits to our website, are transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. However, we use Google Analytics with the so-called anonymization feature. Through this feature, Google shortens the IP address within the EU or EEA.
The data collected in this way is used by Google to provide us with an analysis of the visits to our website and the activities performed there. This data may also be used to offer additional services related to the use of our website and the internet.
Google states that it does not link your IP address with other data. Furthermore, Google provides additional data protection information, such as how to prevent data usage, at:
https://www.google.com/intl/de/policies/privacy/partners
Additionally, Google offers an opt-out add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de
This add-on can be installed in common internet browsers and provides further control over the data Google collects when visiting our website. The add-on tells Google Analytics’ JavaScript (ga.js) that information about your visit to our website should not be sent to Google Analytics. However, this does not prevent data from being sent to us or other web analytics services. Whether and which other web analytics services we use will also be disclosed in this privacy policy.
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Web Analysis with Hotjar
We use Hotjar on our website. This is a web analytics service provided by Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe, hereinafter referred to as “Hotjar.”
Hotjar helps us analyze the usage behavior on our website. In the case of your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating our website.
Through Hotjar, we can record and evaluate your usage behavior on our website, such as your mouse movements or mouse clicks. Your visit to our website is anonymized. Additionally, Hotjar analyzes information about your operating system, internet browser, incoming or outgoing links, geographical origin, and the type and activation of the device you are using, and processes this data for statistical purposes. Hotjar can also collect direct feedback from you. Further privacy information is available from Hotjar at:
https://www.hotjar.com/privacy
Additionally, you have the option to end the analysis of your usage behavior by opting out. By clicking the link:
https://www.hotjar.com/opt-out
a cookie will be stored on your device, preventing further analysis. Please note that you need to click this link again if you delete the cookies stored on your device.
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Google Maps
We use Google Maps on our website to display our location and create directions. This is a service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, hereinafter referred to as “Google.”
To display certain fonts on our website, a connection to Google’s servers in the USA is established when visiting our website.
When you access the integrated Google Maps component on our website, Google stores a cookie on your device through your browser. To display our location and generate directions, your user settings and data are processed. We cannot exclude the possibility that Google may use servers in the USA.
In case of your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in optimizing the functionality of our website.
Through this connection to Google, Google can determine from which website your request was sent and to which IP address the directions should be transmitted.
If you do not agree with this processing, you can prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Details can be found above under the section “Cookies.”
The use of Google Maps and the information obtained through Google Maps is subject to Google’s Terms of Service:
https://policies.google.com/terms?gl=DE&hl=de
and the Business Terms for Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/help/terms_maps.html
Furthermore, Google provides additional information at:
https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
https://policies.google.com/privacy
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WIX
a) Use of the Wix-Shop Software
The provider uses the “WIX” shop system by Wix.com Ltd., Namal 40, 6350671 Tel Aviv, Israel for presenting offers, processing contracts, and hosting.
The legal basis is the initiation and/or execution of contracts according to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Due to Wix’s international offices, it is possible that processing outside the EU may occur. Wix must ensure that processing by Wix and its subcontractors takes place only in third countries where processing is permitted under the GDPR – for example, through an adequacy decision of the EU or through standard contractual clauses.
“WIX” processes the following user data on behalf of the provider:
Name, email address, delivery and billing address, payment data, company name, possibly phone number, IP address, order information, as well as information about the device and browser used.
b) Web Analysis by WIX
Through the use of WIX, cookies for web analysis are also used on the website. These cookies transmit and evaluate information such as the time, location, and frequency of the user’s website visits to a Wix server.
In case of your consent for this processing, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The legal basis may also be Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legitimate interest lies in analyzing, optimizing, and economically operating the website.
If the user disagrees with the storage of cookies, they can prevent or terminate the installation of cookies through the corresponding browser settings.
Further information on data processing by WIX can be found at the following link:
https://de.wix.com/about/privacy
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Muster-Datenschutzerklärung der Anwaltskanzlei Weiß & Partner