1. Responsible Party

The party responsible for processing your personal data is: Grundrauschen GmbH, Werderstrasse 138, 74074 Heilbronn, Germany, info@grundrauschen-publishing.de

2. Data Collected

a) Data automatically collected when visiting the website:

When accessing our website, the browser on your device automatically sends information to our website’s server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. The following information is collected without your input and stored until automated deletion:

• IP address of the requesting computer
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the retrieved file
• Website from which the access originates (referrer URL)
• Browser used and, if applicable, the operating system of your computer, as well as the name of your access provider

b) Data you provide through the contact form:

When using our contact form, we collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Information regarding your GEMA membership status and your identity as an artist
• Message text

c) Data collected through the use of Google services:

Our website uses Google services, such as Google reCAPTCHA, Google Tags, and Google Analytics 4. These services may collect data like IP address, usage behavior, device information (e.g., operating system, browser type), and other technical details. More details are found in Section 6.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

a) Website use:

• Ensuring the smooth connection of the website
• Ensuring a comfortable user experience
• Analyzing system security and stability
• Other administrative purposes

b) Contact form:

• Processing and responding to your inquiry
• Preparing and possibly creating contracts, if needed for communication

c) Google services:

• Avoiding spam and abuse through Google reCAPTCHA
• Analyzing and improving the website using Google Tags and Google Analytics 4

4. Legal Basis

The processing of your data is based on your voluntary consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, and to protect our legitimate interests under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for the purposes listed in 3a. For the use of Google services, processing is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

Your data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, unless it is necessary to fulfill your request, execute a contract, or due to legal requirements. Google services may share data with Google Ireland Limited or Google LLC (USA).

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide an optimized experience. We differentiate between the following categories:

• Technically necessary cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: These cookies help us analyze and improve the use of our website, if you consent.
• Marketing cookies: These cookies serve to provide personalized content and advertising.
• External cookies: These cookies are required to display content from external providers.

  When you first visit our website, you can give or refuse your consent through the cookie banner. Your selection will be saved and can be adjusted anytime in the “Cookie Settings.”

  Managing and disabling cookies:
  You can manage your cookie settings via your browser or through specific opt-out tools. For example, you can disable Google Analytics with the Google Opt-Out Tool.

7. Storage Duration

We store your data only as long as necessary to process your inquiry and fulfill contractual purposes. After processing is completed or your consent is withdrawn, your data will be deleted unless legal retention obligations apply. Data automatically collected during your visit to our website is deleted after 7 days. Data related to Google services is stored as long as necessary for analysis or until you withdraw your consent.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about the data we have stored about you,
• Request correction of incorrect data,
• Request deletion of your data if it is no longer required and no legal retention obligations exist,
• Request restriction of the processing of your data,
• Object to the processing of your data, and
• Withdraw your consent for data processing with future effect.

9. Contact

For questions about the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights, you can contact us anytime at info@grundrauschen-publishing.de.

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adjust this privacy policy from time to time to comply with legal requirements or to implement changes in our services. The current version can always be found on our website.