1. Introduction and Data Controller
Welcome to soundsandvibe.com. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and what your rights are under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller: Sounds and Vibe
Contact for privacy issues: contact@soundsandvibe.com
Our website address is: https://soundsandvibe.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
As a blog without direct user input forms, we do not directly collect names, email addresses, or phone numbers. However, we do collect limited personal data indirectly through technology:
| Type of Data | Source | Purpose of Processing | Lawful Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage Data / Cookies | Google Analytics, Third-Party embeds e.g. Spotify | To analyze site traffic, understand user preferences, and personalize content delivery. | Consent (Obtained via the Cookie Banner) |
| Technical Data | Website Hosting Provider (Server Logs) | To maintain website security, diagnose server issues, and prevent malicious activity. | Legitimate Interest (Securing our service) |
| IP Addresses | Analytics and Server Logs | Used to identify geographical location, track security threats, and serve content. | Legitimate Interest (Securing our service) & Consent (via Analytics) |
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use Strictly Necessary cookies (which cannot be turned off as they are vital for the site to function) and Optional cookies (e.g., performance/analytics cookies).
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) on our site to obtain your explicit consent for any non-essential cookies. You have the right to accept or reject these cookies at any time via the consent banner.
- To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/. The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents. The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.
4. Who We Share Your Data With (Third-Party Services)
We share limited data with the following third parties who process data on our behalf. We ensure these partners are GDPR compliant.
Analytics Provider e.g. Google Analytics: We share anonymized IP addresses and usage data to understand traffic patterns. For more information, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Embedded Media e.g. Spotify: When you view or play embedded content, the provider of that content will set their own cookies and collect usage data. For more information, please see Spotify’s Policy.
Website Hosting Provider (Hostinger): They process server logs, which include IP addresses, to deliver the website. Please see Hostinger’s Policy.
Affiliate Partners (Amazon Associates): Some articles contain Amazon affiliate links. When you click these links, Amazon and its affiliates may place cookies or use similar tracking technologies on your device to track the referral, measure ad performance, and personalize your shopping experience. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and whether a purchase was made. We do not have access to your Amazon account or payment details — all data is handled directly by Amazon in accordance with their Privacy Notice. You can manage Amazon’s cookies and advertising preferences here.
5. Data Retention
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Google Analytics Data: We set the retention period for Analytics data to 26 months.
Server Logs (IP Addresses): These are typically deleted after 30 days.
6. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding the personal data we hold about you:
- The Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer the data you provided to another organization.
- The Right to Be Informed: (This Policy).
- The Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- The Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data we hold.
- The Right to Erasure (‘Right to be Forgotten’): You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- The Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your personal data.
- The Right to Object to Processing: You can object to us processing your personal data based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the privacy email address listed above.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here.
Date of last revision: December 2025