Privacy Policy

Last Update: 19.06.2025

1. Controller

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

2. General Information on Data Processing

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
You can generally use our website without providing personal data. However, some features (e.g. newsletter signup, contact form) may require personal information.

3. Hosting

Our website is hosted by IONOS SE, based in Germany. All data is processed within the European Union under GDPR-compliant conditions.

4. Cookies & Consent (Cookiebot)

We use Cookiebot to obtain and manage user consent for cookies and third-party services. When you visit our site, you will be asked to select which categories of cookies and services you allow. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
We do not set non-essential cookies without your explicit consent.

5. Embedded Content

We embed media content from external platforms, including:
• YouTube (Google LLC)
• SoundCloud (SoundCloud Ltd.)
• Bandcamp (Songtradr, Inc.)

When you access a page containing embedded content, your browser may transmit personal data (such as your IP address) to the respective third-party provider. This transmission only takes place after you’ve provided consent via our cookie banner.
Please refer to the privacy policies of these services:

• YouTube / Google
• SoundCloud
• Bandcamp / Songtradr

6. Newsletter

We offer a newsletter to keep you informed about releases, projects, and news from Sonar Kollektiv. To subscribe, you must provide a valid email address and confirm your subscription via a double opt-in process.
We use Easy Newsletter, and your email is only used for newsletter delivery. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email or by contacting us. Your data is not shared with third parties.

7. Contact Form

If you contact us via the contact form or email, your message and contact details (such as name and email address) will be used solely for processing your inquiry. We do not store this data in a database or share it with third parties.

8. Your Rights under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights at any time:

• 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 data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

The competent supervisory authority is:

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

9. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Please check this page regularly for the latest version.