Data Protection

Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, process, and use your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Independent Audio Management e.U.
Jan Kaiser-Böhm
Scherfenbergerstraße 2
4020 Linz
Email: info@iam-records.at

2. Server Log Files

When visiting our website, our hosting provider automatically stores access data in so-called server log files, including:

  • IP address (possibly anonymized)
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
This data is used exclusively for technical monitoring and website improvement. No personal evaluation takes place.

3. Cookies

We use cookies to enable essential features (e.g., shopping cart, language settings) and for analytics (see section 4). Upon your first visit to our website, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies through a cookie consent banner.

4. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. Information collected by the cookies is generally transferred to a Google server in the USA and stored there. Your IP address is anonymized before being stored.

Processing is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.

5. Contact Form

When you contact us via the contact form, the data you provide (e.g. your name and email address) will be stored to process your request. This data will not be shared without your consent.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

6. Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address solely for sending the newsletter. Subscription uses a double opt-in procedure. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email.
The newsletter is sent via [e.g. Mailchimp / Brevo / Sendinblue].
Legal basis: Your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

7. Shopify Online Store

Our store is powered by Shopify (Shopify Inc., 151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2L8, Canada). Shopify processes the following data:

  • Name, address, payment information, email, phone number (for order fulfillment)
  • Device and browser data, IP address (for security and analytics)
For more information, see Shopify's Privacy Policy.
Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment) and Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests).

8. SSL Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential data, this site uses SSL encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" in your browser’s address bar.

9. Your Rights

According to the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we store about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Request restriction of data processing
  • Object to the processing of your data
  • Withdraw your consent (with future effect)
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the address listed above.

Last updated: June 2025