Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 3, 2025

1. Data Protection Overview

This section provides a summary of how we handle your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information refers to any data that can be used to identify you. For further details, please refer to the full privacy policy below.

Data Collection on Our Website

  • Responsible party: The data collected on this website is processed by The Throat (alias K.). Contact details are available in the legal notice

  • How we collect your data: Some data is provided directly by you when submitting a request for works or through the contact form. Other data, such as technical details like your browser type and operating system, are automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website.

  • Purpose of data usage: The primary purposes for data collection are fulfilling requests for works, ensuring proper website functionality, and analyzing site usage.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, including information on its origin, recipients, and purpose, free of charge. You can also request corrections, blocks, or deletions of your personal data. For privacy-related inquiries, contact us using the information provided in the legal notice. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant regulatory authorities.

2. General Information and Mandatory Information

Data Protection Compliance
The operators of this website adhere to strict confidentiality and comply with all statutory data protection regulations.

Party Responsible for Data Processing
The entity responsible for data processing on this website is:
The Throat
Alias: K.
Email: info AT thethroat DOT nl

Revocation of Consent
You may revoke your consent for data processing at any time. An informal email is sufficient to request revocation. Please note that data processed prior to revocation may still be legally processed.

Complaints
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent regulatory authority.

Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your processed personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

SSL or TLS Encryption
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure the transmission of confidential information. You can identify a secure connection by checking for “https://” in the address bar and the lock icon in your browser.

Encrypted Contributions
Currently, we no longer offer encrypted contribution options. All contributions must now be made manually.

Access, Correction, Blocking, and Deletion
You have the right to request information about your stored personal data and to request its correction, blocking, or deletion. Please contact us using the legal notice for any such inquiries.

Opposition to Promotional Emails
Unsolicited promotional materials sent to contact details published on the website are expressly prohibited.

3. Data Collection on Our Website

Cookies
Some web pages on this site use cookies to enhance functionality. You can configure your browser settings to accept, reject, or notify you of cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Server Log Files
Information transmitted automatically by your browser, such as browser type and IP address, is stored in server log files.

Contact Form
We do not have a contact form on this website. If you choose to contact us directly via email, any personal data shared will be used only for the stated purpose and with your consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. Any emails received will be deleted immediately upon request or once the matter has been resolved, in accordance with our data retention policy.

Registration
Registration on the website is no longer offered. Data collection for processing requests for works is outlined below.

Processing of Supporter and Request for Works Data
Personal data is collected, processed, and used to establish or modify legal relationships. Data will be retained for one year after the completion of the request.

Data Transmission
We may transmit personal data to third parties only to the extent necessary to fulfill your request for works, such as to delivery companies or banks for processing your contributions. We will not transmit your data for any other purposes unless we have obtained your express consent. Your data will not be shared with third parties for advertising purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Analytics and Advertising

Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect the website from automated crawling and spam. This data processing is based on our legitimate interest.

5. Plugins and Tools

YouTube, Bandcamp, SoundCloud
Plugins from services like YouTube, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud may be present on the website and can collect data for presentation purposes.

Newsletter
Newsletters are provided through The Newsletter Plugin. Subscribing requires a valid email address. The data collected is processed with your consent and can be revoked at any time.

Google Web Fonts
We use Google Web Fonts for consistent font representation. Your browser establishes a direct connection to Google servers for this purpose.

For further details, please review the privacy policies of the respective service providers mentioned above.