Privacy Policy

At Hauptklang ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website and services.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Hauptklang
Contact Person: Fionn McNeill
Email: fionn@hauptklang.com

2. Data Collection and Use

a. Personal Data Collected

Essential Cookies/Data: We collect only essential cookies necessary for the basic functioning of our website.

Collaboration Form Data: When you fill out our collaboration form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to share.

b. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent: By submitting the collaboration form, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Performance of a Contract: The data is necessary to fulfill your request for collaboration and to facilitate any subsequent agreements.

c. Purpose of Data Processing

Collaboration Follow-up: To contact you regarding your collaboration request.

Future Events and Networking: To consider you for future event collaborations and networking within Hauptklang's sister labels and events.

Funding and Investment: To share necessary data with banks, investors, government and private grants, loan institutions, and investment firms within the EU for the purpose of securing funding.

3. Data Storage and Security

a. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data for five (5) years from the date of collection unless you request its deletion sooner.

b. Data Storage

All data is securely stored in our internal databases and on Firebase, which adheres to high-security standards.

c. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Data Encryption: Protecting data in transit and at rest using encryption technologies.
• Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Assessments: Conducting periodic reviews and audits of our security practices.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

a. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Banks and Financial Institutions: Within the EU for funding purposes.
• Investors and Grant Organizations: To secure investments and grants.
• Government Agencies: As required for compliance with legal obligations.

b. International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data we hold.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction of Processing: Request to limit the processing of your data.
• Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use only essential cookies necessary for the functioning of our website. No additional cookies or tracking technologies (e.g., analytics or advertising cookies) are employed.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under 16 years of age. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use any automated decision-making processes or profiling that produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Notify You via Email: We will send an email notification to all affected individuals.
• Update on Our Website: Post the new Privacy Policy on our website with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Fionn McNeill
Email: fionn@hauptklang.com

By using our services or submitting your personal data, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.