Privacy Policy

Echoes of Pandora values your visit to our landing page (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”) and is committed to protecting your personal data. The information collected during your visit to our Website is processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

Please note that these privacy notices apply exclusively to our Website and do not cover any third-party sites that link to our Website or any websites to which we link.

1. Information About Us as Data Controllers

The entity responsible for data protection in relation to this Website is:

Upon request: hello@echoesofpandora.com

The data protection officer for the provider is:

Upon request: hello@echoesofpandora.com

2. Rights of Users and Data Subjects

Regarding the data processing described below, users and data subjects have the following rights:

Right to Confirmation and Information: Users can request confirmation of whether their data is being processed and obtain information about the processed data, including copies of the data (cf. Art. 15 GDPR).

Right to Rectification and Completion: Users can request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete data (cf. Art. 16 GDPR).

Right to Erasure or Restriction of Processing: Users can request the immediate deletion of their data (cf. Art. 17 GDPR) or alternatively request the restriction of data processing if further processing is necessary under Art. 17(3) GDPR (cf. Art. 18 GDPR).

Right to Data Portability: Users can receive their data and transfer it to other providers/controllers (cf. Art. 20 GDPR).

Right to Lodge a Complaint: Users can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe their data is being processed in violation of data protection regulations (cf. Art. 77 GDPR).

Right to Object: Users can object to the future processing of their data if processed under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Specifically, objections to data processing for direct marketing purposes are permitted (cf. Art. 21 GDPR).

Additionally, we are required to inform all recipients to whom data has been disclosed about any correction, deletion, or restriction of processing carried out under Articles 16, 17(1), and 18 GDPR, unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. Users have the right to be informed about these recipients.

3. Information on Data Processing

Data processed when using our Website will be deleted or blocked as soon as the purpose of storage no longer applies, unless legal retention obligations require otherwise or specific processing procedures are described below.

Admission to our events 

We as the the event organizer retain full authority over all domiciliary aspects of our event. Possession of a ticket does not guarantee any admission. The organizer reserves the right to refuse entry for certain reasons at any time.

Cookie Management

To obtain consent for the use of non-essential cookies on our Website, we use a cookie manager. When you access the Website, a cookie containing the settings information is stored on your device to avoid repeating the consent query on future visits. This cookie is necessary to obtain your legally compliant consent. You can prevent or stop the installation of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

Server Data

For technical reasons, particularly to ensure a secure and stable Website, data is transmitted by your internet browser to us or our web hosting provider. These server log files include details such as the type and version of your browser, the operating system, the website from which you accessed our Website (referrer URL), the web pages you visit, the date and time of access, and the IP address of the connection used. This data is stored temporarily but not combined with other data. The legal basis for this storage is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is in improving, stabilizing, and securing our Website. The data is deleted after seven days unless further storage is required for evidentiary purposes.

Cookies

We use cookies on our site. These are small files that your browser automatically creates and stores on your device (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our site. Cookies store information specific to the device you are using.

Cookies are used to enhance your experience on our site. For instance, session cookies help us recognize if you have visited certain pages of our Website. These cookies are written depending on your browser settings and are automatically deleted after the session ends.

Cookies used for analytics and other evaluations are only deployed after your initial consent via our cookie banner in accordance with § 25 Abs. 1 TTDSG and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can manage and change your cookie settings anytime by clicking the “fingerprint button” located at the bottom left of the Website.

Cookies necessary for the operation of the Website are used according to § 25 Abs. 2 Nr. 2 TTDSG and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR without your consent. The data processed by these cookies is required to maintain our legitimate interests and those of third parties under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Similarly, according to § 25 Abs. 2 Nr. 2 TTDSG, these data are essential for providing our Website.

You can also configure your browser to block cookies or alert you before a new cookie is set. However, disabling cookies may prevent you from using all features of our Website.

IP Anonymization

We have activated IP anonymization on this Website. This means your IP address is shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or other countries that are party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the Website operator to evaluate your use of the Website, compile reports on Website activities, and provide additional services related to Website and internet usage. The IP address transmitted by your browser within Google Analytics is not combined with other data held by Google.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

As our Website and services evolve or due to changes in legal or regulatory requirements, it may be necessary to update this privacy policy. This privacy policy is current as of August 2024.