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Privacy Policy for koitzmusic.com

Last updated: August 2026

At koitzmusic.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, stream/purchase music, or get in touch with us.

This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.

1. Data Controller

koitzmusic.com is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data collected through this website.

  • Artist / Project Name: Koitz Music
  • Website: www.koitzmusic.com
  • Email: contact@koitzmusic.com

2. Purpose, Personal Data Collected, and Legal Basis

A. Newsletter and Music Updates

If you sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on new music releases, tour dates, or merchandise, we process:

  • Data Collected: First name, last name, and email address.
  • Purpose: To send you promotional emails, release announcements, and artist updates.
  • Legal Basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) – Your explicit consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email.

B. Inquiries, Booking, and Contact

  • Data Collected: Name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide.
  • Purpose: To respond to your questions, booking inquiries, licensing requests, or collaboration offers.
  • Legal Basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest in managing incoming requests and maintaining communication with fans and business partners.

C. Purchases and Merchandise (if applicable)

  • Data Collected: Name, billing/shipping address, email address, phone number, purchase history, and payment details.
  • Purpose: To process and fulfill your orders, send order confirmations, and handle shipping/returns.
  • Legal Basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) – Performance of a contract, and GDPR Art. 6(1)(c) – Compliance with legal financial/accounting requirements.

D. Embedded Media Players and Website Analytics

  • Data Collected: IP address, browser type, device info, and browsing behavior on our site.
  • Purpose: To display embedded music/video content (e.g., Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Bandcamp) and monitor site performance.
  • Legal Basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest in delivering rich media content and technical operation, and GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent via our cookie banner for analytical tracking.

3. Embedded Content from Third Parties

Pages on koitzmusic.com may include embedded content (e.g., music players, audio streams, videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These external platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, or embed additional third-party tracking.

4. Data Sharing and Processors

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We only share data with trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers (for running koitzmusic.com)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) for managing subscriber lists
  • Payment processors and shipping services (if purchasing physical merchandise)

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.
  • Inquiries & Contact: Deleted 12 months after the resolution of your inquiry.
  • Purchase Records: Retained for 5 years to comply with statutory tax and accounting laws.

6. Your Rights under GDPR

As a data subject within the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

7. Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption across koitzmusic.com to ensure that your data is transmitted securely. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your personal information.

8. Cookies

koitzmusic.com uses cookies to provide technical features, enable media playback, and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your cookie preferences or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

9. Complaints

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at contact@koitzmusic.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (in Denmark: Datatilsynet).