Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how J3ZZ ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://www.j3zz.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

J3ZZ
Email: contact@j3zz.com

3. What Data We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address (required)
  • First name (required)
  • Last name (required)
  • Country (required)
  • Postal code (required)
  • City (required)
  • Mobile phone number (required) — used for WhatsApp group communications and SMS updates

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect the following data, only if you have consented to analytics:

  • Anonymized IP address (full IP is never stored — Google Analytics 4 anonymizes it at collection)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visit

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 Newsletter (with your consent)

  • Sending you news, releases, and event announcements
  • Providing updates about our artistic activities
  • Sending mobile notifications (WhatsApp, SMS) to the phone number you provided

4.2 Communication

  • Responding to your inquiries sent via email
  • Managing booking and production requests
  • Handling teaching and consulting inquiries

4.3 Website Analytics (with your consent)

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Improving website performance and user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For newsletter subscriptions, website analytics, and embedded third-party content. You may withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For website security and fraud prevention.
  • Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): For responding to booking and service inquiries.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

6.1 Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC, a Intuit company) to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your data is transferred to Mailchimp's servers in the United States. Mailchimp is certified under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework and is GDPR-compliant.

Learn more: Mailchimp Privacy Policy

6.2 Google Analytics 4

With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. IP anonymization is enabled — your full IP address is never stored. Google LLC is certified under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

6.3 Embedded Content

With your consent, our website may load embedded content from third-party platforms including:

  • YouTube (Google LLC)
  • Vimeo (Vimeo, LLC)
  • Bandcamp (Songtradr, Inc.)
  • SoundCloud (SoundCloud Limited)

These platforms may set their own cookies and collect data about your interaction with embedded content. This content is only loaded after you give consent.

6.4 Social Media

Links to our social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) will redirect you to external platforms governed by their own privacy policies. We do not share your data with these platforms directly.

7. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Email correspondence: Retained for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose of communication
  • Analytics data: Anonymized; Google Analytics retains event data for 14 months by default

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access (Art. 15): Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing (Art. 18): Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@j3zz.com. We will respond within one month as required by GDPR Article 12.

9. Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser local storage and cookies to improve your experience on our website. Your cookie preferences are saved in your browser's local storage. You can manage your preferences through the consent banner that appears when you first visit our site, or by clicking the settings icon at the bottom of the page.

9.1 Categories of Tracking Technologies We Use

  • Essential (local storage): Stores your cookie consent preferences — always active, required for the consent system to function
  • Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics 4 to measure site usage — only active with your consent
  • Embedded content cookies: Set by third-party platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Bandcamp, SoundCloud) when you interact with embedded content — only active with your consent

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (Mailchimp, Google) process data in the United States. Both are certified under the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework (adopted July 2023), which provides an adequate level of protection recognized by the European Commission. Where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) provide an additional safeguard.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you (e.g., via newsletter).

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: contact@j3zz.com

15. Supervisory Authority

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In France, the relevant authority is:

CNIL — Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés
www.cnil.fr