Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

2. Overview of Data Processing

Wax Lounge is a content website that streams DJ sessions via embedded YouTube videos and provides a podcast feed. We do not require user accounts or collect personal data beyond what is technically necessary. We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. Data We Collect

Technical Data

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and access timestamps. This data is used for security purposes and to ensure the technical operation of the website.

Embedded Content

Our website embeds YouTube videos. When you play a video, YouTube (Google LLC) may collect data according to their own privacy policy. We use the privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) where possible to minimize data collection.

Audio Streaming

Podcast audio files are hosted on Cloudflare R2. When you stream an episode, Cloudflare may log your IP address and access data according to their privacy policy.

External Links

Our website links to third-party services including PayPal, Buy Me a Coffee, YouTube, Instagram, Mixcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. When you visit these services, their respective privacy policies apply.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Ensuring website security, delivering content, and technical operation of the website.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)):When you choose to play embedded YouTube videos, you consent to YouTube's data processing.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate our website:

6. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use analytics cookies, tracking cookies, or advertising cookies. YouTube may set cookies when you interact with embedded videos.

7. Data Retention

• Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
• No user accounts: We do not store any user account data as no registration is required.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15) — request a copy of your data
• Right to rectification (Art. 16) — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (Art. 17) — request deletion of your data
• Right to restriction (Art. 18) — restrict processing of your data
• Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info.waxlounge@gmail.com.

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR:

10. Data Security

We use SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Our infrastructure providers maintain industry-standard security certifications.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available at wax-lounge.vercel.app/privacy.