Privacy Policy – Tim Scott




Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17th July 2025. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Tim Scott, collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website, sign up to hear from me, or interact with my emails or store. I'm committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and German data protection law.


1. Who I Am

I'm Tim Scott, a musician and independent artist based in Germany. I operate this website and manage all communications and marketing personally. Controller contact details: Tim Scott Am Layplatz 4 57299 Burbach Deutschland Email: tim@timscott.co.uk


2. What Data I Collect

I only collect personal data where there is a clear purpose. This includes: - Your name and email address (e.g. when you sign up to my mailing list) - Location or preferences you choose to share (e.g. in a sign-up form) - Activity data, like which emails you open or links you click - Purchase data (if you order via my store) - Website or store usage data, collected via cookies or analytics tools I do not collect sensitive data like health information, political opinions, or biometric data.


3. How I Collect Data

I collect your data when you: - Fill in a form or subscribe to updates - Interact with emails or buy from the store - Visit the website, where cookies or analytics may track activity


4. Legal Basis for Processing

I rely on the following legal bases under GDPR: - Consent - when you subscribe to emails or marketing updates - Contract - if you make a purchase or request something - Legitimate interest - to improve the site and stay connected with fans, provided it doesn't override your rights You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting me directly.


5. How I Use Your Data

Your personal data helps me to: - Send you music updates, releases, and exclusive content - Let you know about live shows or merchandise - Understand what content fans find most useful - Improve the experience across my emails, website, and store I do not sell, rent, or pass on your data for commercial purposes.


6. How Long I Keep Your Data

I aim to keep your personal data only as long as it remains useful for the purpose you provided it. For email subscribers, I may retain your data for up to 5 years of inactivity unless you unsubscribe or request deletion. Legacy UK data: If you signed up before GDPR came into effect (25 May 2018) and gave valid marketing consent under UK law at that time, I will continue to email you unless you unsubscribe. This data will be kept under the same retention rules unless a valid reason exists for earlier deletion. I regularly review and clean my mailing list to remove inactive contacts.


7. Who I Share Your Data With

I use trusted tools to help run my website, store, and email list. These include: - Mailchimp - email marketing and signup form hosting - Shopify - online store and purchase processing - Google Analytics - (if used) to understand traffic and behaviour All providers are selected for their compliance with GDPR and industry-standard security. I have agreements in place to safeguard your data.


8. International Data Transfers

Some providers (e.g. Mailchimp) may store or process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. In such cases, data is transferred using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure your data is treated securely and lawfully.


9. Cookies

This website and store may use cookies to: - Track usage and improve performance - Understand which pages or emails get the most attention - Support future remarketing (though no paid advertising is currently active) You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings. For more, see the Cookie Policy below.


10. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to: - Access the personal data I hold about you - Correct inaccurate or outdated information - Withdraw your consent at any time - Ask for your data to be deleted - Object to certain types of processing - Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority In Germany, you can contact the BfDI (Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information). To exercise your rights, just email me at tim@timscott.co.uk.


11. Security Measures

I take appropriate steps to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. This includes secure platforms, strong passwords, and access controls.


12. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated over time. The most recent version will always be available on this site. I'll notify you via email if significant changes are made.


Cookie Policy (Simple Version)

This site uses cookies to improve your experience and help me understand how visitors use the site. Cookies may be set by: - My website platform - Mailchimp forms or email tracking - Shopify (if you make a purchase) - Google Analytics (if active) Some cookies are essential. Others help track behaviour so I can improve what I offer. I don't run paid ads at present, but I may use cookie-based retargeting in the future. You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.