Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Stefan Fritz
Friedbergstraße 30
14057 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 30 32764044
Email: info@piano-academy-fritz.com

The controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

A data protection officer is not required by law.

2. Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data when you contact us via:

• contact form
• email
• telephone

This may include:

• name
• email address
• phone number
• message content

Providing this data is voluntary.

3. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for:

• responding to inquiries
• organizing seminar participation
• communication regarding training services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing is based on:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — contract initiation and fulfillment
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in communication and service provision
• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent (e.g. analytics, cookies, embedded media)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

IONOS SE
Elgendorfer Straße 57
56410 Montabaur
Germany

Processing is carried out within the EU under a Data Processing Agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

6. Server Log Files

The hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, including:

• IP address
• browser type and version
• operating system
• referrer URL
• time of request

This data is necessary for technical stability and security.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

7. Cookies & Consent Management

This website uses a consent management tool (Borlabs) to obtain and document user consent in accordance with GDPR and TTDSG.

Technically necessary cookies ensure proper functionality.

Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, media) are only activated after consent.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

8. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, provided by:

Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House, Barrow Street
Dublin 4, Ireland

Google Analytics uses cookies that enable analysis of website usage.

IP anonymization is enabled.

Processing occurs only with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, §25 TTDSG).

Data may be transferred to the USA.
Google uses Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the EU Commission.

You can prevent tracking by:

• adjusting cookie preferences
• disabling cookies in your browser
• installing the browser plugin:
  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

More information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

9. Embedded YouTube Videos

Our website may embed videos from YouTube.

Provider: Google Ireland Limited.

When playing a video, personal data (including IP address) may be transmitted to Google servers.

Videos are only loaded after your consent.

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

10. Google Fonts

Google Fonts are hosted locally.
No connection to Google servers is established.

11. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for:

• processing inquiries
• fulfilling contractual obligations
• complying with legal retention requirements

Commercial and tax records may be retained for up to 10 years.

12. Recipients of Data

Personal data may be processed by:

• hosting provider (IONOS)
• IT service providers
• Google (analytics & video services, with consent)

Data is not sold or shared for advertising purposes.

13. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your stored data
• correct inaccurate data
• request deletion
• restrict processing
• object to processing
• data portability
• withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

14. Supervisory Authority

Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Alt-Moabit 59–61
10555 Berlin
Germany

https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

15. SSL/TLS Encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect transmitted data.

16. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

Email: info@piano-academy-fritz.com