Privacy Policy (Datenschutz)

PRIVACY POLICY

Lerp Audio - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Lerp Audio ("we," "us," "our") operates lerpaudio.com ("Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws.

Data Controller:
Lerp Audio
Dennis Lenz
Neumarkplan 5c
12349 Berlin, Germany
Email: questions@lerpaudio.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Contact Information: Email address when you contact us via questions@lerpaudio.com
Newsletter Signups: Email address and name (if we implement newsletter functionality)
Support Inquiries: Information you provide when requesting technical support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Analytics Data: Via Google Analytics, including IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, referring website
Cookies: See Section 6 below

2.3 Information Collected by Third Parties

Paddle: When you make a purchase, Paddle.com Market Ltd (our Merchant of Record) collects payment information, billing details, name, email, and VAT/tax information. Paddle's privacy policy applies: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy
Google Ads: May collect advertising identifiers and browsing behavior for ad targeting

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Order Fulfillment: Delivering purchased products and license keys
Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and providing technical assistance
Communication: Sending order confirmations, important updates about products (when necessary for contract performance)
Marketing: Sending promotional emails about new products (only with your consent; future newsletter functionality)
Analytics: Understanding website usage to improve user experience
Advertising: Running Google Ads campaigns to promote our products
Legal Compliance: Meeting tax, accounting, and legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to deliver products you purchased (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
Legitimate Interests: Analytics, fraud prevention, improving our services (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies, marketing communications (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Legal Obligation: Tax compliance, record-keeping requirements (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers

Paddle: Payment processing and merchant of record services
Google: Analytics and advertising services

5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred (you will be notified).

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website.

6.2 Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (no consent required)
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks website usage (requires consent)
Advertising Cookies: Google Ads tracks ad performance and targeting (requires consent)

6.3 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

[Note: You'll need to implement a cookie consent banner to comply with EU ePrivacy Directive]

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Purchase Records: 10 years (German tax law requirement)
Support Emails: 3 years or until resolved
Analytics Data: Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months, can be configured)
Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe (future functionality)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing/cookies at any time
Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise your rights, email: questions@lerpaudio.com

We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

Secure HTTPS connection
Regular security updates
Access controls and authentication
Data encryption where appropriate

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (Google, Paddle) may transfer data outside the EU/EEA. These transfers are protected by:

EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Adequacy decisions by the EU Commission
Privacy Shield frameworks or equivalent protections

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Purchases require users to be 18+ or have parental consent.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: questions@lerpaudio.com
Website: https://lerpaudio.com

Supervisory Authority (Germany):
You may contact your state's data protection authority. Find yours at: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/