Privacy Policy
1. Responsible Party
Mariann Shaguroff
Kellerstraße 76
45239 Essen, Germany
Email: info@mariannshaguroffmusic.com
2. Access Data and Hosting via Wix
This website is built and hosted using Wix.com Ltd., based in Israel, a country with an adequate level of data protection as recognized by the European Commission.
When you visit this website, Wix automatically collects certain technical data (server log files), such as:
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IP address
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Date and time of access
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Pages viewed
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Browser and operating system information
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Referrer URL (the page you came from)
This data is used for website functionality, security, and performance analytics. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining a stable and secure website per Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3. Contact and Communication
If you contact me (e.g., via contact form or email), your provided personal data will be used to process your inquiry in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Required fields are marked accordingly. Your data will only be used to respond to your request and will be deleted afterward unless legal retention obligations apply, or you have explicitly consented to further contact (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
4. Use of Cookies and Wix Analytics
4.1 Necessary Cookies
Wix uses essential cookies to ensure basic functionality such as secure logins, load balancing, and user preferences. These cookies are placed automatically and do not require consent. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Wix also uses cookies for visitor behavior analytics and website optimization. These cookies may collect data like:
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Session duration
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Pages visited
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Device and location info (general)
This only occurs if you consent via the cookie banner. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time [via your browser settings or cookie banner].
Wix may process this data on servers outside the EU, including the USA. Data transfers rely on standard contractual clauses and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable).
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5. Embedded Content and Social Media
This website may embed content or link to platforms such as:
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YouTube (videos)
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Instagram (profile links)
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Spotify or other streaming platforms
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Facebook / LinkedIn
When you interact with this content, data may be transmitted to the respective platform (e.g., IP address, browser info, interaction data). If you play an embedded YouTube video, for example, cookies may be set by Google.
These actions are only performed after you give explicit consent via the cookie banner or by clicking to play the content (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Each platform is responsible for its own data processing. You can find their privacy policies here:
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YouTube / Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Instagram / Meta: https://privacycenter.instagram.com
6. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Art. 16 GDPR)
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Request deletion (Art. 17 GDPR)
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Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
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Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
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Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
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File a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
For any questions about your rights or to request data access/deletion, you can contact me directly at info@mariannshaguroffmusic.com.
7. Data Retention
Contact form messages and emails are stored only as long as necessary to handle your request or comply with legal obligations. Typically, this is no longer than 6 months, unless legal retention rules (e.g., tax law) require longer.
8. Security Measures
Wix provides SSL encryption, secure hosting infrastructure, and regularly updated firewalls to help protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. Updates
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or my website features. Please check back periodically.
