Privacy Policy

At Streetlife Studios ("we", "us", or "our"), accessible from [https://www.streetlife-studios.com/] ("Website"), protecting your personal data is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process, use, and store your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services, in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO).

1. Controller / Responsible Party

The controller responsible for data processing on this Website within the meaning of the GDPR is:

Streetlife Studios

Steinach 7A

90765 Fürth, Germany

Email: contact (at) streetlife-studios.com

Managing Director / Representative: Kurt Bauereiß

2. General Information on Data Processing

Scope of Processing

We collect and process personal data of our users primarily to ensure a fully functioning website, to provide our studio services, and to process inquiries. The processing of personal data occurs regularly only with your consent or when permitted by applicable legal regulations.

Legal Bases for Data Processing

Under the GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): You have given your explicit consent for one or more specific purposes.
Contractual Obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures (e.g., studio booking inquiries).
Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Processing is required to comply with statutory or tax obligations.
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Processing is necessary to protect our legitimate business interests (e.g., website security, technical troubleshooting).

3. Data Collection on Our Website

A. Server Log Files

When you access our Website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in "server log files" that your browser transmits automatically. This includes:

Browser type and browser version
Operating system used
Referrer URL (the page previously visited)
Hostname of the accessing computer / IP address
Date and time of the server request

This data is processed to ensure technical stability, system performance, and network security. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Log files are deleted automatically after a short period (typically within 7 to 14 days).

B. Contacting Us (Email, Phone, or Contact Form)

If you contact us via email, telephone, or a contact form on our Website, the personal data you provide (such as name, email address, phone number, and message content) will be stored and processed to address your inquiry or booking request.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual context) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in managing inquiries).
Storage Period: We retain this data until the purpose for storing it no longer applies or you request its deletion, unless statutory retention periods apply.

4. Third-Party Services, Analytics & Embedded Media

We may use third-party tools and plugins on our Website to analyze user behavior, display external audio/video content, or improve site performance.

A. Web Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

If enabled with your consent, we use web analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our Website.

IP Anonymization: IP addresses are truncated/anonymized within EU/EEA member states before transmission.
Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent via Cookie Banner).

B. Embedded Media & Audio Players (YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Spotify)

To present our studio facilities, audio showcases, and video tours, we may embed external media content. When viewing pages with embedded content, connection data is established with the respective provider (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent via Cookie Banner).

5. Data Transfer to Third Countries

If data is processed in countries outside the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that your personal data is protected in accordance with EU standards through standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission.

6. Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the European GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request confirmation as to whether your personal data is being processed and to receive a copy of that data.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your personal data, provided statutory retention obligations do not prevent it.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to demand the restriction of processing your data under certain legal conditions.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You can revoke your consent given for data processing at any time with effect for the future.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority if you believe our processing violates applicable data protection law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures (such as SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and access restrictions) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal obligations or technical operational requirements. The latest version will always be accessible on this Website.