Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Olaf Blackwood

Last updated: August 15th, 20

This Privacy Policy explains how Olaf Blackwood ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit and interact with the Olaf Blackwood website www.olafblackwood.com (the “Site”).

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1) Information We Collect

A. Information you provide directly

Personal data you submit through forms on the Site, including your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send via the contact form, booking inquiry form, or comments.

If you make a purchase (e.g., music, merchandise, tickets) or register for an event, we may collect payment information (handled securely by our payment processor and not stored on our servers) and billing/shipping details.

Your preferences, responses to surveys, and any content you contribute (e.g., comments or posts on a public area of the Site).

B. Information collected automatically

Usage data such as pages visited, time and date of visits, links clicked, browser type, device type, IP address, and referral source.

Cookies and similar technologies to track activity (e.g., session cookies, analytics cookies, ad cookies) and store preferences.

Location data when you enable location services in your browser or device.

C. Information from third parties

If you connect third-party accounts (e.g., social networks, email marketing services, payment processors), we may receive information from those services in accordance with their privacy policies and your settings.

2) How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and Olaf Blackwood’s services (e.g., respond to inquiries, process bookings, and deliver content).

Personalize your experience on the Site (e.g., content and recommendations).

Process transactions, orders, and event bookings; manage your account if applicable.

Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time).

Analyze site usage and performance to improve the Site and marketing efforts.

Protect our rights, safety, and property; comply with legal obligations.

3) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent: used for sending marketing communications where required by law.

Contract: to provide services, process bookings, or fulfill your requests.

Legitimate interests: for analytics, site improvement, and security, balanced against your rights.

Compliance with a legal obligation: when required by law.

4) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to track activity, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content and advertising.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or through the Site’s cookie banner/preferences (if available on your version of the site).

Disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of the Site (e.g., smoother navigation, personalized content).

5) How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics, customer support). These processors are obligated to handle data securely and only for specified purposes.

Affiliates and business partners for joint ventures or marketing (with appropriate safeguards and as permitted by law).

Legal authorities or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or when required by law.

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice if your data is transferred).

6) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods:

Contact form inquiries: [e.g., 2–3 years] or per business need.

Newsletter subscribers: until unsubscribed or account deleted.

Order and payment records: as required by applicable law or as needed for business purposes.

Analytics data: anonymized or aggregated data may be retained longer for site improvement.

7) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You also play a role in keeping your information secure by using strong passwords and safeguarding your account credentials where applicable.

8) Your Rights and Choices

GDPR (EEA/Switzerland)

Access and correct or delete your personal data.

Withdraw consent for processing based on consent.

Object to processing or restrict processing.

Data portability (receive your data in a structured, commonly used format).

File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

Know what categories of personal information we collect and why.

Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions).

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (if applicable).

Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@olafblackwood.com (or your preferred contact method). We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

9) International Data Transfers

If you are outside the location where the Site is hosted, your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries. We endeavor to provide adequate protection through measures like standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms, where applicable.

10) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 16 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.

11) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party sites or services. This policy only covers Olaf Blackwood’s Site; we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

12) Your Marketing Preferences

You can opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at privacy@olafblackwood.com.

You can manage cookie preferences via the Site’s cookie banner (if present).

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date and, in some cases, provide notice. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14) How to Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: management@olafblackwood.com