Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

I. Information pursuant to Art. 13 / 14 GDPR
Privacy Policy of Phil Smith
Last updated: 06.02.2026

As with any business interaction, Phil Smith collects personal data, such as name, address, email address, or telephone number. Below, we inform you how your personal data is processed in compliance with the GDPR and what rights you have.

Data Controller
Phil Smith (Ing. Philipp Angerschmid)
Freelancer (Artistic Activity)
Hofing 31
4970 Eitzing, Austria
Phone: +43 660 3473000
Email: dj.philsmith@gmail.com
Website: https://phil-smith.com/

II. General Information on Data Processing

II.a Scope of personal data collection
We process personal data only to the extent necessary for operating our website, communicating with interested parties, clients, or business partners, and for fulfilling contractual or legal obligations.

Types of data processed:

  • Contact information (name, email address, telephone number)

  • Communication content (emails, contact forms)

  • Contractual and billing data

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, access times, cookie IDs)

II.b Disclosure of personal data
Disclosure occurs only if:

  • there is a legal obligation,

  • it is necessary for contract fulfillment, or

  • consent has been given.

Recipients may include:

  • Hosting and IT service providers

  • Email and communication service providers

  • Payment or accounting service providers

II.c Legal basis
Processing is based on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract / pre-contractual measures)

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

II.d Purpose of data processing

  • Operation and security of the website

  • Communication with users

  • Contract fulfillment

  • Marketing and analysis (only with consent)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

II.e Storage duration
Personal data is deleted as soon as the purpose ceases to exist or legal retention periods expire.

II.f Currency of legal basis
Our data protection measures are based on the GDPR and current legal developments (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework).

II.g Electronic signatures
If electronic signatures are used, they are applied in compliance with GDPR and eIDAS.

III. Website Provision

III.a Purpose
The website https://phil-smith.com/ provides information about artistic activities, allows contact, and optionally supports online distribution of services or products.

III.b Server log files
When visiting the website, log files are automatically recorded (IP address, browser, date/time, referrer). Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in technical security and website stability). These data are not merged with other data sources.

III.c Cookies & consent management
Our website uses cookies. Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. All other cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing, or third-party cookies) are only set after prior active consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Consent is obtained via a cookie consent tool. Users can revoke or adjust their consent at any time.

III.d Tools & Third-Party Services Used
The following tools and services may be used on the website:

  • Google Fonts – Fonts are loaded locally, so no connection to Google servers is made.

  • WhatsApp – Contact via WhatsApp is voluntary and only after active consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. WhatsApp Ireland Ltd.’s privacy policy also applies.

  • Unsplash – Use of license-free images without processing personal data of website visitors.

  • IONOS SE – Hosting, domain, and email services within the EU based on a data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR.

  • Instagram – If content from our Instagram profile is displayed on this website, it is integrated server-side. Images and content are regularly cached on our own server and delivered from there. Therefore, no direct connection to Instagram or Meta Platforms servers is made, and no personal data of website visitors is transmitted to Instagram. Processing is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR to display our social media content on our website. More information can be found in Meta Platforms‘ privacy policy.

  • Spotify – Our website may embed content from the Spotify music service. For privacy reasons, the Spotify player is only loaded after you actively consent (two-click solution). Before consent, no connection to Spotify servers is made. After consent, a connection is established to Spotify servers (Spotify AB, Regeringsgatan 19, 111 53 Stockholm, Sweden). Personal data, particularly your IP address and technical information about your browser and device, may be transmitted and processed by Spotify. If you are logged into Spotify at that time, Spotify can associate your usage behavior with your account. Processing is solely based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time by reloading the website. More information can be found in Spotify’s privacy policy.

IV. Contact via Email
Purpose: Processing inquiries
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a), (b) or (f) GDPR
Storage duration: Until the communication is complete and legal retention periods expire

V. Principles of Processing

  • Data minimization

  • Purpose limitation

  • Accuracy

  • Storage limitation

  • Integrity & confidentiality

VI. Rights of Data Subjects
You have the right to:

  • Access

  • Rectification

  • Deletion

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Objection

  • Revocation of consent

Please direct requests to: dj.philsmith@gmail.com

VII. Right to lodge a complaint
Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

Responsible authority (example Austria):
Austrian Data Protection Authority
Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna

IX. Job Applications
Applicant data is processed solely for the purpose of conducting the application procedure and is deleted no later than 6 months after completion, unless legal obligations or consent require longer storage.

X. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated at any time. The current version on the website applies.
Version: 1 | Date: 06.02.2026

XI. Disclaimer
We accept no liability for content on external websites.

XII. SSL / TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for secure data transmission.