Privacy
Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy, Future Vibes Records
Last updated: July 8, 2025
This document explains how personal data is collected and processed through the website https://futurevibesrecords.com (the “Website”), operated by Bruno Abbondanza (the “Data Controller”). You can contact the Data Controller at futurevibesrec@gmail.com.
1. Data Controller
Bruno Abbondanza
📧 futurevibesrec@gmail.com
🌐 https://futurevibesrecords.com
2. Scope of this policy
This policy applies to the Website and to all pages, content, forms, embeds, and services provided through it. It does not cover third-party websites you may reach via external links (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Instagram).
3. Types of data we collect
3.1 Data you provide voluntarily
We may collect data you provide when you:
contact us via forms or email (e.g., name, email address, message content);
register an account (if enabled);
purchase products or services (if enabled), including billing and shipping details;
subscribe to newsletters (if enabled).
3.2 Technical and usage data
When you browse the Website, we may collect:
IP address (or partial IP where applicable);
device and browser information;
operating system;
referrer URL;
pages visited, time spent, clicks, approximate location (derived from IP);
security and diagnostic logs.
3.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage) for:
website functionality and security;
analytics and performance measurement;
embedded media (e.g., YouTube);
social media features (e.g., Instagram widgets);
marketing/profiling (only if enabled and only with consent).
4. Purposes and legal bases (GDPR)
We process personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Examples | Legal basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to requests | contact form replies, support | Consent or Legitimate interest (depending on context) |
| Provide requested services | account features, downloads, access to content | Contract (performance of a service you request) |
| Orders and transactions (if enabled) | payments, invoices, shipping | Contract and Legal obligation |
| Newsletter and promotional emails (if enabled) | mailing list | Consent (withdrawable at any time) |
| Analytics and improvement | traffic statistics, performance | Consent (for non-essential analytics cookies) and/or Legitimate interest where permitted |
| Security and abuse prevention | fraud detection, bot protection | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | tax, accounting, law enforcement requests | Legal obligation |
Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. How we process data
Data is processed using electronic tools and appropriate technical and organizational security measures. We do not perform undisclosed automated decision-making. Any profiling/marketing activities (if enabled) are carried out only after you provide consent via the cookie banner.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
6.1 What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help the Website function properly, remember preferences, measure traffic, and (if enabled) provide marketing features.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser),
Persistent cookies (remain until expiry or deletion).
6.2 Cookie categories used on this Website
The Website may use the following categories:
A) Strictly necessary (technical) cookies
Needed for basic functionality (e.g., navigation, security, consent storage). These cookies do not require consent.
B) Preference cookies
Remember choices (e.g., language, layout preferences). Usually require consent unless strictly necessary.
C) Analytics cookies
Measure website traffic and usage (e.g., pages visited, time on site). Enabled only with consent, unless configured in a strictly privacy-preserving way permitted by local guidance.
D) Marketing / profiling cookies
Used for advertising measurement and targeting across platforms (e.g., Meta/Facebook pixel). Enabled only with explicit consent.
E) Third-party cookies (embedded content)
When you view embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram widgets, Spotify embeds), third parties may set cookies and collect usage data according to their own policies.
6.3 Examples of services that may set cookies (depending on what is enabled)
Analytics: Google Analytics (or alternatives)
Social/Embeds: YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, SoundCloud
Marketing (if enabled): Meta (Facebook/Instagram) services
Important: actual cookies depend on the services you enable on the Website at any time.
6.4 Consent management
On first access, a cookie consent banner allows you to:
accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
manage preferences by category.
Your choice is stored for up to 12 months (or a different period if your consent tool is configured otherwise). You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the Website footer link (e.g., “Cookie settings”) if available.
6.5 How to manage cookies in your browser
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking technical cookies may affect Website functionality.
7. Data retention
We keep personal data only for the time necessary to achieve the purposes described above.
Typical retention periods:
Contact requests: up to 6 months after last interaction;
Newsletter data (if enabled): until you unsubscribe/withdraw consent;
Cookies: according to each cookie’s duration (generally up to 12 months for consent choices);
Contractual/fiscal data (if applicable): up to 10 years (legal obligation);
Security logs: up to 12 months (where possible, anonymized/pseudonymized).
8. Data recipients and processors
Data may be shared with:
hosting and technical service providers (infrastructure, backups, security);
analytics and consent management providers (if enabled);
email delivery/newsletter platforms (if enabled);
payment and shipping providers (if applicable);
public authorities where legally required.
These providers act as data processors or independent controllers depending on the service and are bound by contractual and/or legal obligations.
9. International data transfers
Some service providers (e.g., Google, Meta) may be located outside the European Economic Area. Where transfers occur, they are protected by appropriate safeguards under GDPR (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) and, where applicable, additional measures.
10. User rights (GDPR)
Under Regulation (EU) 2016/679, you have the right to:
access your data;
request rectification or deletion;
restrict processing;
object to processing (including legitimate interest processing);
request data portability (where applicable);
withdraw consent at any time;
lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority: www.garanteprivacy.it
📧 To exercise your rights, contact: futurevibesrec@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days.
11. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data (e.g., HTTPS, access controls, backups, hardening and monitoring where applicable). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to minimize risks.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy at any time. The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date.
13. Contact
Data Controller: Bruno Abbondanza
📧 futurevibesrec@gmail.com
🌐 https://futurevibesrecords.com