Privacy policy

Privacy police

1. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy informs you about the processing of personal data on our website in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Controller

Website Operator:
Hamid Motebassem
Musician, Musicianteacher, Author and Composer
Email: teaching(ad)motebassem.com
Phone: [+49 176-61013839]

3. Cookies and Consent Management

We use a consent management tool (Klaro!) to ensure that cookies and third-party content are only loaded after your explicit consent.

You can customize your consent preferences at any time by using the cookie settings button at the bottom of the page.

4. Integration of Spotify and Apple Music (Third-Party Services)

We integrate external music streaming platforms (Spotify and Apple Music) to provide embedded media content. These services may collect personal data, even if you do not interact with the content.

a) Spotify

Provider: Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19, SE-111 53 Stockholm, Sweden
Purpose: Media playback and integration of albums or playlists
Data processed: IP address, browser information, interaction data
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
More info:https://www.spotify.com/legal/privacy-policy/

b) Apple Music

Provider: Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
Purpose: Media playback and integration of music content
Data processed: IP address, browser information, interaction data
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
More info:https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

These services are not loaded unless you actively agree to their use via our cookie consent banner. You can revoke your consent at any time.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of access to your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”, Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6. Data Collection and Processing
When you visit this website, certain personal data is automatically collected:

IP address
Date and time of access
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referrer URL

This information is collected to ensure the website’s stability, security, and optimal performance.

7. Contact Form and Communication

If you contact us via email or contact form, we will store and process your data (such as name, email address, and your message) to handle your inquiry. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. Some cookies are technically necessary to operate the website; others are used for analytics or marketing purposes. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Cookie Banner and Consent Management

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner (consent pop-up) will inform you about the use of cookies and ask for your consent.

Technically necessary cookies are stored immediately as they are essential for the operation of the website.
All other cookies (e.g. for analytics or marketing) are only set if you provide your consent via the cookie banner.
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by revisiting the banner.

The legal basis for the use of cookies requiring consent is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

10. Use of Analytics Tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

This website may use Google Analytics or similar services to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These services use cookies to collect anonymous usage data (such as IP address, device type, visited pages). The information generated by cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to and stored on a server operated by the provider (e.g. Google). We use this data to improve our website and adapt it to user needs. You can prevent the storage of cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by installing an opt-out plugin provided by the service provider.

11. Social Media Plugins

This website may use social media plugins (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) to share content or connect with social media platforms. When you visit a page with a social plugin, your browser may establish a direct connection to the servers of the respective provider. The provider may collect data about your interaction with the plugin and your IP address. For details on the purpose and scope of data collection, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.

12. Data Storage and Deletion

We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated here or as required by law.

13. Your Rights