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We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit and interact with the official Colt Harlen website. It complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Colt Harlen
Email: management@coltharlen.com
Website: www.coltharlen.com

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2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

• Server log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, date and time of access.

• Contact information: Details provided via contact forms (name, email address, message).

• Order details: Information you provide when purchasing items from our shop (name, address, payment details).

• Newsletter data: Email address and optional details you provide when signing up for updates.

• Cookies and analytics data: Data collected through cookies, pixels or similar technologies to analyze website usage.

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3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest).

• To respond to contact inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contract performance, or Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent).

• To process shop orders and deliver products (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – contract performance).

• To send newsletters, if you have consented (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

• To analyze website traffic and user behavior (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest).

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4. Online Shop and Payments

When you purchase products (e.g. clothing, CDs, vinyl, or exclusive items) through our shop, we process personal data such as your name, address, and payment details.

Payments are processed by external providers (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, Wix Payments). These providers act as independent controllers for your payment information. Their privacy policies apply in addition to ours.

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5. Newsletter

You may subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on music, releases, and merchandise. We use a double opt-in procedure to confirm your subscription.

You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every newsletter. Data processing for newsletters is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

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6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

• Wix Analytics / Google Analytics may be used to understand how visitors interact with the site. Data such as IP address, browser type, and visited pages may be processed.

• If Google Analytics is used, IP anonymization is enabled to comply with GDPR.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent via cookie banner).

You can revoke your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

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7. Social Media and Third-Party Tools

This website may include links or plugins to social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok). When you interact with these, the respective providers may process personal data according to their privacy policies.

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8. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless necessary for:

• fulfilling contracts (e.g. payment providers, shipping companies),

• legal obligations,

• or if you have given explicit consent.

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9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is fully secure

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10. Data Storage

We store your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

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11. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, contact us at management@coltharlen.com

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12. International Data Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.