Data Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This policy describes how we handle information that can directly or indirectly identify you, in line with applicable data protection laws, particularly the GDPR.

1. Types of Data Collected

1.1 Inventory Data

We collect information necessary for fulfilling our contractual obligations and facilitating our services—such as your name, address, and email address. This data is needed for managing user accounts, handling purchases, and providing customer support.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect usage data when you visit our website (e.g., pages visited, product interest) to analyze service performance and enhance user experience. For billing and service purposes, any necessary usage data may be merged; otherwise, it is pseudonymized to safeguard your privacy.

1.3 Server Log Files

Our hosting provider automatically gathers standard log file information transmitted by your browser, including your IP address, browser type and version, hostname, access time, referring/exit pages, and data volume. This data is collected for security, troubleshooting, and statistical purposes.

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Contract Fulfillment (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
Data processing is essential for initiating or fulfilling contracts—such as managing purchases and providing customer support.
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
We may process data to improve website functionality, analyze service performance, and secure our digital infrastructure.
Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
Where specific data processing requires your explicit consent (e.g., newsletters, targeted advertising), we will request it beforehand. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the legality of processing before withdrawal.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Provision of Services: We need your data to process purchases, deliver plugins, and provide customer support.
Enhancement of Website and Services: Understanding how you interact with our website helps us optimize functionality and user experience.
Security and Fraud Prevention: Server logs and security tools help identify potential misuse or threats to our systems.

4. Use of Third-Party Tools

4.1 Facebook Pixel & Google Analytics

We use these services to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising and to gain insights into website traffic patterns. Data is typically anonymized and may be transferred to the U.S. Your IP address and cookie data may be processed for this purpose. These activities are carried out under our legitimate interest in evaluating and improving our marketing efforts. You can opt out of such tracking through your browser settings or the respective service opt-out mechanisms.

5. Data Storage and Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized in accordance with legal requirements.

6. Voluntary Nature of Data Provision

Providing personal data is generally voluntary. However, withholding certain data may limit our ability to deliver products, process transactions, or fulfill contractual obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure of personal data when it’s no longer needed or if you withdraw consent.
Restriction of Processing in specific circumstances.
Data Portability for data processed on the basis of your consent or for contract performance.
Objection to data processing based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, please contact us.

8. AI Usage

We use Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) within some of our plugins and music production tools to enhance your creative experience and streamline certain technical tasks. Our aim is to enable faster, more intuitive workflows while preserving your unique artistic identity.

No Personal Data Used for AI Training: We do not use your personal data or user-submitted content to train our AI models. Instead, our AI is trained exclusively on musical ideas, content, and aesthetic preferences originating from Phil Speiser. This approach avoids common ethical pitfalls and prevents any unauthorized usage of third-party data.
Purpose of AI Integration: Our AI features are designed to handle routine tasks (e.g., leveling, EQ suggestions), provide creative nudges (e.g., chord progressions), and interpret natural language prompts so you can describe the sound you want. These tools aim to reduce “technical friction” so you can focus on the artistic aspects of your work.
User Control and Human Oversight: While AI can offer suggestions or automate certain processes, you remain in control of all creative and technical decisions. Human artistry, emotional intelligence, and cultural context cannot be replaced by AI—our tools are intended to complement, not substitute, your personal judgment.
Addressing Concerns of Generic Output: We are aware of the fear that AI-driven tools might standardize musical output. By limiting training data to our own curated content and by emphasizing user input, our AI is geared toward delivering unique, stylistic suggestions aligned with your creative vision. The final creative expression is always shaped by your own taste and decisions.
Ethical and Transparent Development: We regularly review our AI features in light of evolving technologies and ethical standards. We will update this policy whenever new technological developments or breakthroughs require further clarification.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of AI, feel free to contact us at support.philspeiser.com.
You can read my thoughts about AI in music production on this designated website https://whoamai.info.

9. Contact

For inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, please email our support team via support.philspeiser.com.