Privacy Policy
Information on the processing of your data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Contents
General Information
Contact Details of the Controller and Data Protection Inquiries
Data Processing Related to Our Online Presence
3.1 Social Media Accounts
3.2 Use of Payment Service Providers
Data Processing When Using Our Website
Disclosure of Data to Third Parties and External Recipients
Use of Data for Communication and Marketing
Use of Impressum-Privatschutz (IP-Management)
Data Retention Period
Data Security
Your Rights as a Data Subject
1. General Information
The following information explains how we use and store personal data. When you use certain services (e.g., send us an email), personal data may be collected. We comply with the applicable European data protection regulations.
2. Contact Details of the Controller and Data Protection Inquiries
The controller responsible for this website is:
Samir Al Heteilah (Artist Name: Sam Teyla)
c/o IP-Management #7685
Ludwig-Erhard-Straße 18
20459 Hamburg
Germany
E-Mail: [email protected]
No data protection officer has been appointed, as this is not required by law (Art. 37 GDPR / § 38 BDSG).
3. Data Processing Related to Our Online Presence
3.1 Social Media Accounts
Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.)
We use the platform and services of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., Merrion Road, Dublin 4, D04 X2K5, Ireland (“Meta”).
When you access or interact with our Instagram page, Meta collects and processes data such as your IP address, device information, and interactions. We have no influence over the type or scope of data processed by Meta.
Meta provides us with aggregated statistical information about interactions on our page, which we use to optimize communication and presentation. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU. Information on Meta’s data transfers and privacy can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
If you are logged into Meta, cookies on your device may associate your visit with your profile. To avoid this, log out from Meta and delete your cookies before visiting our page.
LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)
We use LinkedIn services operated by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
When you interact with our LinkedIn page or send us messages, LinkedIn processes personal data such as IP addresses and cookie data to provide usage statistics.
We use these statistics to analyze interactions and improve our communication (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Further details can be found in LinkedIn’s privacy policy:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
3.2 Use of Payment Service Providers
We currently do not use any payment service providers. Should this change, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
4. Data Processing When Using Our Website
When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits certain technical data to our web server, including:
IP address
Date and time of the request
URL of the requested file
Transferred data volume
Operating system
Browser type and version
Internet provider name
Referring website
Visited pages on our website
This data is processed to ensure website delivery, IT security, and system administration (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
When you use our contact form, your input is used exclusively to process your inquiry. Further data is only collected if necessary to provide requested services or with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR).
Essential Cookies and Services
Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality. Their use is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Cookie Consent Tool – Complianz
This website uses the Complianz Cookie Consent Tool (Really Simple SSL B.V., Willem II Straat 45, 5038BD Tilburg, Netherlands) to obtain cookie consent in compliance with legal requirements.
A consent cookie is stored locally on your device to record your preferences. Personal data such as IP addresses, browser details, and cookie identifiers are stored locally and not transmitted to Complianz.
The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(c) and (f) GDPR.
More information: https://www.complianz.io/data-processing-agreement/
YOAST SEO
This site uses the YOAST SEO plugin by Yoast BV, Don Emanuelstraat 3, 6602 GX Wijchen, Netherlands, to improve search engine visibility.
YOAST SEO may process technical data such as IP address and interaction information. These are not transmitted to third parties.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in optimizing the website).
Details: https://yoast.com/privacy-policy/
Vimeo
Our website may embed videos from Vimeo (Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA).
When you play such content, a connection is established to Vimeo’s servers, transmitting technical information (such as your IP address).
If you are logged into Vimeo, your activity may be linked to your account.
We use Vimeo to enhance the presentation of our content and provide media playback.
The use of Vimeo is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
For further information, please review Vimeo’s privacy policy:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
5. Disclosure of Data to Third Parties and External Recipients
Data is only shared with third parties when legally required (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR), when necessary to perform a requested service, or with your explicit consent.
Transfers to countries outside the EU/EAA are secured using EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
6. Use of Data for Communication and Marketing
We may use your email address for satisfaction surveys or to promote similar services you have previously requested (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
You can object to this use at any time via email or unsubscribe links in our messages.
7. Use of Impressum-Privatschutz (IP-Management)
We use the services of Impressum-Privatschutz GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 18, 20459 Hamburg, Germany, for secure postal handling.
This service provides a reliable mailing address for legal and privacy purposes.
Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure communication).
A data processing agreement has been concluded with Impressum-Privatschutz GmbH.
Details: https://impressum-privatschutz.de/datenschutzerklaerung/
8. Data Retention Period
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or legal requirements, or until you withdraw consent.
9. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures (TOMs) in line with the GDPR to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or manipulation.
These measures are continuously updated to maintain a high level of protection.
10. Your Rights as a Data Subject
You have the right to request information (Art. 15 GDPR), correction (Art. 16 GDPR), deletion (Art. 17 GDPR), restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR), and data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
You may also object to processing for legitimate interest or direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR) and withdraw your consent at any time with future effect (Art. 7(3) GDPR).
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
This Privacy Policy is valid from November 2025.
(Version: English translation for international users, GDPR-compliant under EU law.)