Privacy Policy

This document was last updated on March 1st, 2025. Please review periodically for any updates.

The Art of Business in Music website is owned by Peter Kessler p/k/a Pete Warner – Author Website (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"), which acts as a data controller for your personal data.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal data when you voluntarily provide it:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Payment information (if applicable)

• Any other information you provide when filling out a form or subscribing to our services

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Time zone

• Referring website or search terms

• Pages viewed and interactions with the website

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide data for newsletters, inquiries, or form submissions.

• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill a contract, such as payment transactions.

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security, and fraud prevention.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and improve our services

• Process transactions (if applicable)

• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests

• Send newsletters and promotional content (only with your consent)

• Analyze website usage for optimization

• Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Your Rights Under GDPR (For European Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to be Informed – Know how your data is collected and used.

• Right of Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.

• Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is used.

• Right to Data Portability – Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format.

• Right to Object – Object to the processing of your personal data.

• Rights in Automated Decision-Making – Challenge automated decisions that affect you.

To exercise these rights, contact us by clicking to open your email client, include in the subject line "Data Request."

5. Your Rights Under CCPA (For California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know – Request details about the personal data we collect and share.

• Right to Delete – Request deletion of your personal information.

• Right to Opt-Out – If applicable, opt-out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell data).

• Right to Non-Discrimination – You will not be penalized for exercising your privacy rights.

To make a CCPA request, contact us via email by clicking to open your email client and include in the subject line "CCPA Request."

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We review and securely delete inactive user data after 12 months.

7. Data Transfers & Security (For International Users)

If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and stored in the U.S., Canada, or other jurisdictions. We implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to protect international data transfers.

We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online data transmission is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and improve website performance. You can manage cookie preferences via:

• Browser settings (disable or delete cookies)

• Our cookie consent banner (if applicable)

For details, visit our [Cookie Policy] (link to separate policy or expand section).

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any third-party website they visit.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us to request deletion.

11. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal data if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect our rights, property, or safety

• Prevent fraud or security threats

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage users to review the policy regularly.

13. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email:

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