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Alessio Castellacci
Braunschweiger Str. 60,
12055 Berlin
Germany
email: info@the-world-is-sound.com

Privacy Policy (GDPR)

Last updated: 15.12.2025

1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Alessio Castellacci – The World is Sound
Address: Braunschweiger Str. 60, 12055 Berlin
Email: info@the-world-is-sound.com
Country of establishment: Germany

2. General Information
The protection of your personal data is taken seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected on this website, how it is used, and for what purposes, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

3. Data Collected via This Website

a) Contact form

When you use the contact form, the following data is collected:

Name
Email address

This data is used only to respond to your inquiry.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of pre-contractual measures or contract)
or
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication)

b) Newsletter subscription

If you subscribe to the newsletter, the following data is collected:

Email address
[Name, if collected – confirm]

The newsletter is sent via Squarespace Email Campaigns.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

c) Payments and bookings

Payments may be processed:

Directly on the website via Stripe
Via external links to PayPal
Via bank transfer to a German bank account

Payment processing is handled entirely by the respective payment providers. This website does not store payment details.

Applicable providers process data under their own privacy policies:

Stripe
PayPal

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)

4. Analytics and Tracking

a) Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to analyze website usage.

Google Analytics may collect:

IP address (anonymized)
Device and browser information
Pages visited and interaction data

Google may process this data on servers outside the EU (e.g. USA). Data transfers are based on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner)

b) Squarespace Analytics

Squarespace provides built-in analytics to measure website traffic and usage. Data is processed by Squarespace in accordance with their GDPR commitments.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

A cookie banner is displayed when you visit the website. By clicking “OK”, you consent to the use of cookies for analytics and marketing purposes.

Cookies may be used by:

Google Analytics
Squarespace
Meta / Facebook

You can restrict or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

6. Email Communication

Email communication is handled via Gmail connected to Squarespace.

Emails are used exclusively for:

Responding to inquiries
Providing requested information
Delivering newsletters (with consent)

7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for:

Communication
Contractual obligations
Legal retention requirements

Newsletter data is stored until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes. The current version is always available on this website.