Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:

musicube academy GmbH&Co KG i.G.
CEO: Matthias Wittwer
Wilhelmstr. 27
53111 Bonn
Germany

Phone: +49-22888689838
Email: info@musicube-academy.de

 


2. General information on data processing

We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services.

The legal bases for processing are in particular Art. 6 (1) (a) (consent), (b) (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures), (c) (legal obligation) and (f) (legitimate interests) GDPR.

3. Provision of the website and server log files

Each time our website is accessed, our hosting provider automatically collects data and information from the system of the accessing device (server log files).

The following data may be processed:

  • IP address

  • date and time of access

  • time zone difference to GMT

  • content of the request (specific page)

  • access status/HTTP status code

  • amount of data transferred

  • referrer URL

  • browser type and version, operating system

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest consists in providing the website, ensuring stability and security and enabling error analysis.

4. Contact (email, contact forms)

If you contact us by email or via a contact form, we process the data you provide in order to handle your request and any follow-up questions.

The data processed typically includes your name, email address, telephone number (if provided) and the content of your message.

The processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR if your request relates to pre-contractual or contractual matters. Otherwise, our legitimate interest in efficiently handling enquiries is the legal basis (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

5. Application and registration forms

You can apply for preparatory programs, degree programs and information sessions of musicube academy via online forms on our website.

Depending on the form, we process for example:

  • first and last name

  • contact details (email address, phone number)

  • place of residence / country

  • information on your musical background, education and interests

  • desired program, starting date and additional information necessary to evaluate your application.

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures and performance of a contract).

If we also use your contact details to inform you about further suitable programs and dates, this is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, which you may withdraw at any time with effect for the future.

6. Newsletter / Email campaigns

If you subscribe to our newsletter or similar email updates, we use your email address and, where provided, your name to send you regular information about our programs, dates and news.

Subscription is usually based on a double opt-in procedure.

The legal basis for processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time, for example via the unsubscribe link included in every email.

We may use an external email service provider (e.g. Brevo) as a processor for sending emails. A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR is in place.

7. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Some cookies are technically necessary to operate the site („necessary cookies“). Others serve statistical or marketing purposes.

Necessary cookies are processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR or Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

All non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 5 (3) ePrivacy Directive / applicable national law).

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website. For details on the cookies used, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Analytics and tracking tools

Where we use web analytics tools, your data is processed only if you have given your consent via our consent banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Without your consent, no analytics cookies will be set and no tracking takes place.

[Describe the specific tool(s) used, including provider, purpose, types of data, storage periods and any transfers to third countries.]

9. Embedded content (Vimeo, YouTube etc.)

Our website may include embedded videos from platforms such as Vimeo or YouTube. When you access a page that contains such content, your browser connects to the servers of the respective provider. This may involve the transfer of personal data (e.g. IP address, device information, usage data).

Embedded content is usually loaded only after you have given your consent via our cookie / consent tool (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

For further details, please see the privacy policies of the respective providers.

10. Online meetings (e.g. Zoom)

For online info sessions and advisory meetings we may use video conferencing tools such as “Zoom”.

Depending on your usage, the following data may be processed:

  • master data (name, email address)

  • metadata (IP address, device and hardware information)

  • content data (audio and video streams, chat messages).

The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (pre-contractual/contractual measures) and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).

Zoom is provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc., USA. A transfer of personal data to the USA cannot be excluded. We use the EU standard contractual clauses as appropriate safeguards.

11. Recipients and third-country transfers

Where we engage external service providers (e.g. for hosting, email dispatch, analytics or video conferencing), personal data is shared with these processors only on the basis of a legal ground. Data processing agreements pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR are in place.

Data may be transferred to third countries (in particular the USA) where appropriate safeguards such as an adequacy decision by the European Commission or standard contractual clauses are in place and, where required, subject to your explicit consent.

12. Rights of data subjects

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • ·right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • right to object to certain processing activities (Art. 21 GDPR).

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw this consent at any time with effect for the future.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work or place of the alleged infringement.

13. Updates

We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our processing activities or legal requirements.

Last updated: 12.12.25