Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 29, 2025
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Who We Are
Sonic Drive Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website sonicdrivestudio.com. We specialize in creating and selling high-quality guitar cab impulse responses and amp captures for professional musicians and audio engineers.
Information We Collect
We follow a strict data minimization policy - we only collect what’s absolutely necessary to provide our services.
Information You Provide
- Purchase Information: Name and email address for order fulfillment only
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Snipcart (we never see or store payment details)
- Contact Communications: When you reach out via our contact form
- Technical Support: Information needed to resolve product issues
Information Collected Automatically
- Essential Website Data: Basic navigation for service delivery
- Server Logs: For security and technical maintenance only
- Cookies: Minimal essential cookies only (see our Cookie Policy)
We do not collect: Social media profiles, tracking data, behavioral analytics, or any non-essential personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- Order Fulfillment: To deliver your purchased digital products
- Customer Support: To respond to technical questions and support requests
- Legal Compliance: To meet Dutch and EU legal requirements only
- Security: To protect our services and prevent fraud
We do not use your data for: Marketing, profiling, advertising, or any commercial purposes beyond completing your purchase.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Payment Processors: Snipcart for secure payment processing
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and customer support tools
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you’re in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sonicdrivestudio.com.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as legally required under Dutch and EU law:
- Purchase Records: 7 years for Dutch tax law compliance only
- Contact Form Data: Deleted after resolving your inquiry (maximum 2 years)
- Technical Support Data: Deleted when no longer needed (maximum 1 year)
- Server Logs: 30 days for security purposes only
We do not retain: Marketing data, analytics data, or any non-essential information.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA. We ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Significant changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- Email: privacy@sonicdrivestudio.com
- Website: https://sonicdrivestudio.com/contact