IMPRINT / PRIVACY POLICY
IMPRINT
Information pursuant to Section 5 of the German Digital Services Act (DDG).
Designing Sounds
Michael Fakesch
Erlenaustr. 27
83022 Rosenheim
Germany
Email: michaelfakesch@michaelfakesch.com
Phone: +49 8031 8873223
VAT Identification Number pursuant to Section 27a of the German VAT Act:
DE812527586
Responsible for Content
Michael Fakesch
Address as stated above.
Copyright
All original music, sound design, images, videos and other content on this website are protected by copyright. Any reproduction, distribution or use requires prior permission from the respective rights holders, unless otherwise permitted by law.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. The respective providers are responsible for their content. We have no control over their content or privacy practices.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Data Controller
Michael Fakesch
Designing Sounds
Erlenaustr. 27
83022 Rosenheim
Germany
Email: michaelfakesch@michaelfakesch.com
2. Website Hosting
This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc., USA.
When visiting this website, technical information such as IP addresses, browser information, device details and access times may be processed to deliver the website, maintain security and ensure its functionality.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
Further information:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
3. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Essential cookies may be used to ensure basic website functionality and security.
Optional analytics and performance cookies are used only where legally permitted and, where required, after obtaining your consent.
The legal basis for processing personal data through optional cookies is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR. Essential processing may be based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
You may reject optional cookies or withdraw your consent at any time through the available cookie settings.
4. Embedded Vimeo Videos
This website contains videos provided by Vimeo.com, Inc., USA.
When Vimeo content is loaded, personal data such as your IP address, browser information and usage data may be transmitted to Vimeo. Vimeo may also use cookies and similar technologies.
Where consent is required, Vimeo content must only be activated after consent has been obtained.
The legal basis for consent-based processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Further information:
https://vimeo.com/privacy
5. Contact
If you contact us by email or telephone, we process the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiry and, where applicable, manage our business relationship.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for contractual or pre-contractual enquiries, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for other enquiries.
Contact information is deleted when no longer necessary, unless legal retention obligations apply.
6. International Data Transfers
Some service providers, including Squarespace and Vimeo, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area, particularly in the United States.
Where required, such transfers must be covered by an applicable adequacy decision, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, or another lawful transfer mechanism.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law.
Retention periods depend on the type of information and the relevant legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right, subject to applicable legal conditions, to:
Request access to your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Request restriction of processing.
Object to certain processing activities.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.
Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
The competent supervisory authority in Bavaria for private-sector data processing is:
Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA)
https://www.lda.bayern.de
For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:
michaelfakesch@michaelfakesch.com
9. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or data processing practices.
Last updated: November 2026.