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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29-Dec-2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Independent Musicwear – Contrada Piano Marchese snc, Palermo 90013, Italy, email: independentmusicwear@gmail.com (“the Platform”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website ( https://www.independentmusicwear.com ) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Italian privacy laws.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Independent Musicwear
Based in Italy
Email: independentmusicwear@gmail.com

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Customers / Fans

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Order details
  • Payment confirmation (we do not store full payment card details)

b) Artists / Creators

  • Name or artist name
  • Email address
  • Phone Number
  • Payment details (e.g. IBAN)
  • Submitted artwork and branding materials
  • Sales-related information

c) Website Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and interactions

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9).

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • to process and fulfill orders
  • to produce and ship products
  • to manage artist shops and revenue sharing
  • to provide customer support
  • to communicate service-related updates
  • to comply with legal and tax obligations
  • to improve the Platform and user experience

Data is never collected for purposes unrelated to the operation of the Platform.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • performance of a contract
  • compliance with legal obligations
  • legitimate interest in operating and improving the Platform
  • consent, where required (e.g. newsletters)

6. Data Sharing & Third Parties

Personal data may be shared only with trusted third parties strictly necessary to operate the service, including:

  • printing and production partners
  • shipping and logistics providers
  • payment processors
  • IT and hosting service providers

All third parties are required to process data in compliance with GDPR.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • fulfill contractual obligations
  • comply with legal and accounting requirements
  • resolve disputes

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. User Rights

Under GDPR, users have the right to:

  • access their personal data
  • request correction or update of inaccurate data
  • request deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • restrict or object to processing
  • request data portability
  • withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

Requests can be sent to: independentmusicwear@gmail.com

9. Cookies

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • ensure proper website functionality
  • analyze traffic and usage
  • improve user experience

Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings or a cookie banner where applicable.

A separate Cookie Policy may apply.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorized access
  • loss
  • misuse
  • alteration

However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers will occur only in compliance with GDPR safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data, please contact:

Independent Musicwear
Email: independentmusicwear@gmail.com