Privacy Policy (Data Protection)

§ 1 Information about the collection of personal data

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you use this website and any associated social media profiles (collectively referred to as “online offering”). Personal data means all information relating to an identified or identifiable person, such as name, address, email address, or user behavior. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The controller according to Art. 4(7) GDPR is:

DJ BVinyl Barouch Varouch, Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 86c, 10589 Berlin Germany

Email, phone, and messenger contact details are available on the imprint page after user‑initiated display.

§ 2 Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

You may contact me at any time using the contact form or via the contact details available on the imprint page after user‑initiated display.

§ 3 Processing of personal data when visiting the website

When you visit this website for informational use, the following data is automatically processed by the server. This is technically necessary to display the website and ensure stability and security (legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR):

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Time zone difference to GMT
  • Content of the request (page visited)
  • Access status / HTTP status code
  • Amount of data transferred
  • Referring website
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Language settings

This data is stored in server log files and deleted automatically after a short period unless required for security or troubleshooting.

§ 4 Contact

When you contact me by email, telephone, or messenger, the data you provide (such as your email address, telephone number, or the content of your message) is processed solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

The legal basis for this processing is

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract), or
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing enquiries).

    • The data arising in this context will be deleted once storage is no longer necessary, or processing will be restricted if statutory retention obligations apply.

    § 5 Additional functions and services

    If additional features are offered on this website in the future (e.g., newsletter subscription, review submission), further personal data may be collected. The principles described in this Privacy Policy apply to all such processing.

    If external service providers are used (e.g., newsletter provider), they will be carefully selected, bound by instructions, and monitored.

    If service providers are located outside the EU/EEA, you will be informed about this and the applicable safeguards.

    § 6 Objection or withdrawal of consent

    If you have given consent for specific data processing, you may withdraw it at any time. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

    If processing is based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), you may object to the processing. If you object, I will assess the situation and either stop processing or demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.

    You may object to the processing of your personal data for advertising purposes at any time.

    § 7 Cookies

    This website does not use cookies.

    If cookies are introduced in the future (e.g., for a newsletter provider or embedded media), this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

    § 8 Social media presence

    This website may link to social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram. The operators of these platforms are responsible for data processing on their services.

    When you visit my social media profiles, the platform providers may collect personal data such as IP address, device information, and interaction data. This data may be processed outside the EU, particularly in the USA.

    I only process data that you actively provide through interactions (e.g., messages, comments). The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

    The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

    § 9 Messenger services

    This website contains links to external messenger services (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) for contact purposes. Once you follow such a link, you leave this website. The respective messenger provider is solely responsible for data processing within their service.

    § 10 Newsletter (future feature)

    If a newsletter is offered in the future, the following applies:

    • Data processed: email address, optional name
    • Purpose: sending updates, news, and information about DJ BVinyl
    • Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
    • You may unsubscribe at any time
    • Data will be deleted after unsubscribing unless legal retention applies

    If an external newsletter provider (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo) is used, the details will be added here.

    § 11 Reviews (future feature)

    If a review function is added in the future:

    • Data processed: name or nickname, review text, optional contact details
    • Purpose: displaying reviews publicly on the website
    • Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
    • Reviews may be deleted upon request
    • Email addresses (if collected) will not be published

    This section will be updated once the review feature is activated.

    § 12 Links to external websites

    This website may contain links to external websites.

    I have no control over the content or data processing on those sites.

    Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers.