### Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

**General Information**

The following notes provide a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy below this text.

**Data Collection on This Website**

**Who is responsible for data collection on this website?**

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the section "Notice Regarding the Responsible Party" in this privacy policy.

**How do we collect your data?**

On the one hand, your data is collected when you provide it to us. This may include, for example, data you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or after your consent during your visit to the website through our IT systems. This primarily includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or the time of the page view). The collection of this data occurs automatically as soon as you enter this website.

**What do we use your data for?**

Part of the data is collected to ensure the error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders, or other inquiry requests.

### You have the right at any time to receive free information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Additionally, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For this purpose, as well as for any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

### For this purpose, as well as for any other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.

2. Hosting

We host the content of our website with the following provider:

**Squarespace**

The provider is Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pole House, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, Ireland (hereinafter referred to as Squarespace).

Squarespace is a tool for creating and hosting websites. When you visit our website, your data is processed on Squarespace's servers. Personal data may also be transferred to Squarespace's parent company, Squarespace Inc., 8 Clarkson St, New York, NY 10014, USA. Squarespace also stores cookies that are necessary for the display of the website and to ensure security (necessary cookies).

The use of Squarespace is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable possible presentation of our website. If appropriate consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDPA (Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act), insofar as the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined by the TTDPA. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's standard contractual clauses.

Details can be found here:

[https://support.squarespace.com/hc/de/articles/360000851908-DSGVO-und-Squarespace](https://support.squarespace.com/hc/de/articles/360000851908-DSGVO-und-Squarespace)

### The company is certified under the "EU-US Data Privacy Framework" (DPF).

The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the United States designed to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is committed to adhering to these data protection standards. More information is available from the provider at the following link:

[https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4774](https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/4774).

3. General Information and Mandatory Notices

**Data Protection**

The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data refers to data that can personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., when communicating via email) can have security vulnerabilities. It is not possible to completely protect data from access by third parties.

**Notice Regarding the Responsible Party**

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:

Michael Soltau

Paul-Lincke-Ufer 8e

Doormanbüro

10997 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 54840330

Email: office@synthesizermuseum.info

### The responsible party is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).

**Storage Duration**

Unless a more specific storage period is stated in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing no longer applies. If you assert a legitimate request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in such cases, the deletion will take place after these reasons no longer apply.

**General Notes on the Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website**

### If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data under Article 9(1) GDPR are processed. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, data processing is also carried out on the basis of Article 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), data processing additionally takes place based on § 25(1) TTDPA (Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act). Consent can be revoked at any time.

If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if it is required to fulfill a legal obligation based on Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Data processing may also be carried out based on our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The relevant legal basis applicable in each specific case is detailed in the following sections of this privacy policy.

### Recipients of Personal Data

As part of our business activities, we collaborate with various external entities. This sometimes requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties.

We only share personal data with external parties if it is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., sharing data with tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR in sharing the data, or if another legal basis permits such data transfer.

When using data processors, we only share personal data of our customers based on a valid data processing agreement. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

**Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing**

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke consent that has already been granted at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

**Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Article 21 GDPR)**

### IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ARTICLE 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, AT ANY TIME, TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR REASONS ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE SPECIFIC LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

IF YOU OBJECT, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA UNLESS WE CAN DEMONSTRATE COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS, OR THE PROCESSING SERVES TO ESTABLISH, EXERCISE, OR DEFEND LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS PROCESSED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR SUCH MARKETING; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS RELATED TO SUCH DIRECT MARKETING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES (OBJECTION UNDER ARTICLE 21(2) GDPR).

### Right to Lodge a Complaint with the Competent Supervisory Authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, individuals have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the location of the alleged violation. This right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.

### Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of this data to another controller, this will only be carried out if it is technically feasible.

### Access, Correction, and Deletion

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, you have the right at any time to free information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of the data processing, as well as, if applicable, the right to have this data corrected or deleted. For this purpose and for any other questions concerning personal data, you can contact us at any time.

### Right to Restriction of Processing

### Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time to exercise this right. The right to restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

- **If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us**, we usually need time to verify this. During the verification period, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

- **If the processing of your personal data was or is unlawful**, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.

- **If we no longer need your personal data but you require it to exercise, defend, or establish legal claims**, you have the right to request the restriction of its processing instead of deletion.

- **If you have objected to processing under Article 21(1) GDPR**, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, such data—apart from being stored—may only be processed with your consent, for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person, or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

### SSL or TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the browser's address line switching from "http://" to "https://" and by the lock icon in your browser line.

When SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

### Objection to Advertising Emails

We hereby object to the use of contact data published in the context of the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials. The operators of this site expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the case of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam emails.

### 4. Data Collection on This Website

**Contact Form**

If you send us inquiries via the contact form, the information provided in the inquiry form, including the contact details you supply, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. This data will not be shared without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your request is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), provided that consent has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you provide in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions—particularly retention periods—remain unaffected.

**Inquiry via Email, Phone, or Fax**

If you contact us by email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (e.g., name, inquiry details), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), provided that consent has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you provide during an inquiry will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions—particularly retention periods—remain unaffected.

### If you contact us via email, phone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data arising from it (e.g., name, inquiry details), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. This data will not be shared without your consent.

The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the performance of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in effectively handling inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), provided that consent has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

The data you send to us as part of your inquiry will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been fully processed). Mandatory statutory provisions—particularly statutory retention periods—remain unaffected.

### 5. Newsletter

**Newsletter Data**

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on our website, we require an email address from you as well as information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the specified email address and agree to receive the newsletter. No further data will be collected unless provided voluntarily. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties.

The processing of the data entered into the newsletter signup form is based solely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provide for the purpose of receiving the newsletter will be stored by us or the newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe from the newsletter. After you unsubscribe or if the purpose of data storage ceases, your data will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. We reserve the right to delete or block email addresses from our newsletter distribution list at our discretion within the framework of our legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Data stored for other purposes remains unaffected by this.

After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address may be stored in a blacklist by us or the newsletter service provider if this is necessary to prevent future mailings. The data in the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be merged with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest as defined by Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). The storage in the blacklist is not time-limited. You may object to the storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.