Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Max Albrecht von Blücher ("we", "us", "our") operates https://maxbluchermusic.com ("website") and provides digital products including sample packs, presets, and online music production courses ("services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

1. Data Controller

Max Albrecht von Blücher
Otawistr. 23
13351 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 0176 14 818 441
E-Mail: info@maxblucherproduction.com

2. Data Processing Purposes & Legal Basis

PurposeData CollectedLegal BasisOrder ProcessingName, email, address, payment detailsContract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)Digital Product DeliveryEmail, IP address, download timestampsContract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)Course AccessEmail, login credentials, progress trackingContract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)Contact FormsName, email, messageLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)Website AnalyticsIP address, browser data, pages visitedLegitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)Essential CookiesSession cookies, security cookiesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3. Third Party Processors

ServiceProviderPurposeData SharedSafeguardsWebsite HostingSquarespace (USA)Website operationAll website dataEU-US DPF CertificationPaymentsStripe (Ireland/USA)Payment processingPayment detailsEU SCCs + PCI-DSSEmail DeliverySquarespace Email CampaignsOrder confirmationsEmail addressEU-US DPFAnalyticsSquarespace AnalyticsUsage statisticsAnonymized dataLegitimate interestCommunity PlatformSkool.com (USA)Course delivery & communityEmail, login credentials, course progressSeparate data controller - Skool manages its own data collection independentlyFuture Sales PlatformPayhip.com (future)Digital product salesPayment & delivery dataEU SCCs (planned)

Important Note on Skool.com: Skool operates as an independent data controller for community features. When users access the Skool community via external link from this website, Skool collects and processes data separately under their own Privacy Policy. We do not share personal data with Skool beyond providing access links. Users must review Skool's Privacy Policy directly.

4. Squarespace Data Processing Addendum

Squarespace, Inc. acts as our Data Processor under a Data Processing Agreement compliant with Art. 28 GDPR.

  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) certified

  • Data stored in EU data centers where possible

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for US transfers

5. Data Storage & Deletion

Data TypeStorage PeriodDeletion TriggerOrder data10 yearsLegal retention period (§ 257 HGB)Contact inquiries3 yearsEnd of communicationCourse access logsDuration of course + 1 yearCourse completionAnalytics data26 monthsAutomatic deletion

6. Your GDPR Rights (Art. 15-22)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

Exercise your rights: Contact info@maxblucherproduction.com

For Skool community data: Contact Skool directly via their support channels.

7. Cookie Policy

We use only technically necessary cookies:

  • Session cookies (deleted after browser close)

  • Security cookies (prevent fraud)

  • Squarespace functionality cookies

No marketing/tracking cookies. You can manage cookies via browser settings.

8. Data Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption (all data transmission)

  • Two-factor authentication for admin access

  • Regular security audits by Squarespace

  • Access limited to necessary personnel

  • GDPR-compliant backups (encrypted, EU storage)

9. International Data Transfers

DestinationSafeguardData CategoriesUSA (Squarespace)EU-US DPFWebsite usage dataIreland (Stripe)EU-basedPayment dataUSA (Skool.com)Separate controllerCommunity data (independent processing)

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with the "Last Updated" date modified. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For questions about data protection:
Max Albrecht von Blücher (Data Controller)
info@maxblucherproduction.com

Berlin Data Protection Authority (if unsatisfied):
Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Phone: +49 30 13889-0
Mail: mailbox@datenschutz-berlin.de