Privacy Policy
1. General Overview of Data Protection
This Privacy Policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when utilizing our website, https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection statutes.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Country Music News International Magazine & Radio
Hans Christian Lamitschka
An der Pfingstweide 28
61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany
Email: Info@CountryMusicNewsInternational.com
3. Data Collection and Infrastructure (Framer)
Our website is built and hosted utilizing the infrastructure of Framer B.V. (Overtoom 16, 1054 HH Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Framer processes data necessary to deliver the website content securely and efficiently. This includes server log files containing:
Browser type and browser version
Operating system utilized
Referrer URL (the page previously visited)
Host name of the accessing computer (IP address)
Time of the server request
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining the error-free function and security of our online presence). Framer operates under strict data processing agreements ensuring compliance with European data protection standards.
4. Newsletter and Marketing Communication (Brevo)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the personal information requested in the subscription form (primarily your email address). To manage subscriptions, distribution, and performance analysis, we utilize the services of Brevo (operated by Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Str. 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany, or its affiliates).
Double Opt-In: Registration for our newsletter follows a double opt-in procedure to verify email ownership. Your registration, confirmation, and IP address are logged to fulfill legal documentation obligations.
Legal Basis: The processing of your data is based entirely on your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw this consent at any time by utilizing the "unsubscribe" link embedded in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.
Data Processing Agreement: We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Brevo, ensuring they process our users' data only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
5. Cookies and Web Storage
Our website may utilize technical or analytical cookies or comparable web storage tools to enhance performance and usability. Essential cookies are processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Non-essential cookies or tracking elements, if deployed, are subject to your explicit consent via a consent management banner pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
As a data subject under the GDPR, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): The right to obtain information regarding the data processed.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): The right to demand correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): The right to request deletion of your data under specific conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): The right to restrict data processing.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): The right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Controller using the details provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
7. Data Security and Retention
This site employs SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specified purposes (e.g., subscription lifecycle) or as mandated by statutory retention periods.
1. General Overview of Data Protection
This Privacy Policy informs you about the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data when utilizing our website, https://countrymusicnewsinternational.com. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and treat it confidentially and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection statutes.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Country Music News International Magazine & Radio
Hans Christian Lamitschka
An der Pfingstweide 28
61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany
Email: Info@CountryMusicNewsInternational.com
3. Data Collection and Infrastructure (Framer)
Our website is built and hosted utilizing the infrastructure of Framer B.V. (Overtoom 16, 1054 HH Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Framer processes data necessary to deliver the website content securely and efficiently. This includes server log files containing:
Browser type and browser version
Operating system utilized
Referrer URL (the page previously visited)
Host name of the accessing computer (IP address)
Time of the server request
The legal basis for this data processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (processing for the performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in maintaining the error-free function and security of our online presence). Framer operates under strict data processing agreements ensuring compliance with European data protection standards.
4. Newsletter and Marketing Communication (Brevo)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the personal information requested in the subscription form (primarily your email address). To manage subscriptions, distribution, and performance analysis, we utilize the services of Brevo (operated by Sendinblue GmbH, Köpenicker Str. 126, 10179 Berlin, Germany, or its affiliates).
Double Opt-In: Registration for our newsletter follows a double opt-in procedure to verify email ownership. Your registration, confirmation, and IP address are logged to fulfill legal documentation obligations.
Legal Basis: The processing of your data is based entirely on your explicit consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw this consent at any time by utilizing the "unsubscribe" link embedded in every newsletter or by contacting us directly.
Data Processing Agreement: We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Brevo, ensuring they process our users' data only in accordance with our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.
5. Cookies and Web Storage
Our website may utilize technical or analytical cookies or comparable web storage tools to enhance performance and usability. Essential cookies are processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Non-essential cookies or tracking elements, if deployed, are subject to your explicit consent via a consent management banner pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
6. Rights of the Data Subject
As a data subject under the GDPR, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): The right to obtain information regarding the data processed.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): The right to demand correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): The right to request deletion of your data under specific conditions.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): The right to restrict data processing.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): The right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Controller using the details provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
7. Data Security and Retention
This site employs SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the specified purposes (e.g., subscription lifecycle) or as mandated by statutory retention periods.