LEGAL NOTICE FOR WWW.DAVIDSICKMUSIC.COM INFORMATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF THE DIGITAL SERVICES ACT(DDG)

RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SITE

MR. DAVID SICK

FREELANCE MUSICIAN, COMPOSER AND GUITAR TEACHER RENKWITZSTRASSE 8 D 04157 LEIPZIG

MOBILE +49 170 2828397 EMAIL CONTACT@DAVIDSICKMUSIC.COM VAT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 23227506695

DAVIDSICK.COM OCTOBER 2026

This Privacy Policy informs you about the type, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") on our website. The terminology used follows the definitions in Art. 4 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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## 1. Data Controller

The responsible data controller for this website under data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

David Sick‍ ‍

Renkwitzstraße 8

D 04157 Leipzig

Contact Details:‍ ‍

E-Mail: contact@davidsickmusic.com ‍

Mobile: +49 170 2828397

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## 2. Web Hosting via Squarespace

Our website is hosted on the servers of Squarespace Ireland Limited (Le Shipstern House, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 A5R2, Ireland; hereinafter referred to as "Squarespace").

When you access our website, your web browser automatically transmits certain data to Squarespace's servers to ensure technical stability and security. This infrastructure data includes:

* IP address of the accessing device

* Date and time of access

* Name and URL of the retrieved file

* Website from which access is made (referrer URL)

* Browser type and version used

* Operating system of the accessing device

Legal Basis: This data is processed based on our legitimate interests in providing a secure, stable, and efficient online platform (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

Data Processing Agreement: We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Squarespace to ensure they process your data strictly in accordance with our instructions and GDPR requirements.

International Data Transfers: Squarespace may transfer data to its parent company, Squarespace, Inc., in the United States. Squarespace, Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which guarantees an adequate level of data protection in compliance with Art. 45 GDPR.

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## 3. Contact Form

If you contact us via the integrated contact form on our website, the data you enter will be processed to handle and respond to your inquiry.

Data Collected:

* Name (if provided)

* Email address

* Subject

* Message content

Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based on our legitimate interest in responding effectively to user inquiries (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or for the performance of pre-contractual measures or contractual obligations if your request relates to an existing or potential contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Data Retention: The data entered into the contact form remains with us until you request erasure, object to the storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

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## 4. No Analytics, No E-Commerce, and Minimal Cookies

To protect your privacy to the highest degree:

* No Analytics: We do not use Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, or any other user tracking/behavioral analytics software.

* No E-Commerce: This website does not offer online shopping or payment processing capabilities.

* Minimal Cookies: This website only uses strictly necessary session and functional cookies deployed by Squarespace to ensure the secure and functional display of the website. No marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies are utilized.

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## 5. Your Statutory Rights under the GDPR

As a data subject residing in the European Union, you are entitled to 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 immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

* Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

* Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to restrict the processing of your data under specific statutory requirements.

* Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or have it transferred directly to another controller.

* Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

* Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If data processing is based on your explicit consent, you can withdraw this consent at any time with future effect.

* Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe our processing violates the GDPR.

To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us at any time using the contact details provided in Section 1.