Datenschutz (PRIVACY POLICY)
1. Controller: The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:
Esther Kurle & Christopher Zaddach
Driesener Str. 20A
10439 Berlin
Germany
Email:
esther@blacksummerartists.com & christopher@blacksummerartists.com
2. General informationWe treat your personal data confidentially and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws, in particular the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.You can generally use our website without providing personal data. Personal data is mainly processed when you contact us or communicate with us.
3. Hosting and server log files: When you access our website, technical information may be automatically processed by our hosting provider. This may include:IP addressdate and time of accesspages accessedbrowser type and versionoperating systemreferring URL technical information about the device used. Processing is carried out to provide, maintain and secure the website and to prevent misuse. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.
4. Contact by email: If you contact us by email, we process the personal data you provide. This may include:nameemail addresstelephone number, if providedcontent of your messageother information provided by youProcessing is carried out to respond to your enquiry and, where applicable, to take pre-contractual measures under Article 6(1)(b) GDPR or on the basis of our legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.We retain the information only for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry or as required by law.
5. Artist, production and business enquiries: If you contact us regarding an artist represented by us, a project, production, commission or potential collaboration, we process the contact information and other information you provide solely for the purpose of handling your enquiry and communicating with you regarding the relevant business matter.Depending on the circumstances, processing is based on the performance of pre-contractual measures, the performance of a contract or our legitimate interest in handling business enquiries.
6. External links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including websites of artists, production companies, clients, partners or social-media platforms.When you click such a link, you leave our website. The respective third-party operator is solely responsible for the processing of personal data on its website.We have no control over the data-processing practices of such external providers.
7. Cookies: Our website may use technically necessary cookies or similar technologies required for the operation and functionality of the website.Where non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used, they will only be used where the legally required consent has been obtained.
8. Social media: Our website may contain links to our social-media profiles.These are generally ordinary external links. Merely visiting our website does not establish a direct connection to the servers of the relevant social-media provider.A connection is established only when you click the relevant link and leave our website. The privacy policies of the respective provider then apply.
9. SSL/TLS encryption: Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential information.An encrypted connection can generally be recognized by “https://” and the lock symbol in your browser.
10. Retention: We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose.Statutory retention obligations remain unaffected.
11. Your rights: Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights:right of access under Article 15 GDPRright to rectification under Article 16 GDPRright to erasure under Article 17 GDPRright to restriction of processing under Article 18 GDPRright to data portability under Article 20 GDPRright to object under Article 21 GDPRright to withdraw consent under Article 7(3) GDPRYou also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority. The competent supervisory authority for our registered address is:
Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Friedrichstr. 219
10969 Berlin
Germany
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy if our website, the technical services we use or applicable legal requirements change.
Last updated: September 2026