Privacy policy.

Last updated: 11.06.2025

At SONIQ Sound Studio, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. About SONIQ Sound Studio

SONIQ Sound Studio

Owner: Sarah Ritzki

Address: Wrangelstraße 110, 10997 Berlin, Germany

Email: hello@soniqsoundstudio.com

Website: [www.soniqsoundstudio.com]

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Appointment details (date, time, service)

  • Payment information (via secure third-party providers)

  • Any messages or notes submitted through our forms or bookings

3. How we collect your data

We collect your data through the following platforms and interactions:

  • Booking and contact forms (via Squarespace and Acuity Scheduling)

  • Emails or direct communication

  • Payment transactions (via Square, Stripe, and PayPal)

  • Cookies and analytics tools (used to improve website performance)

4. Why we collect your data

We use your data to:

  • Process and manage your bookings

  • Send appointment confirmations and reminders

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Process payments securely

  • Fulfill legal obligations (e.g. invoicing, tax documentation)

  • Improve and personalize our services and website

5. Legal basis for processing

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

6. Data sharing

We share your personal data only with trusted third parties required to deliver our services, including:

  • Squarespace (website and hosting)

  • Acuity Scheduling (online bookings)

  • Square, Stripe, and PayPal (secure payment processing)

Your data will never be sold or shared for advertising purposes.

7. Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely on the servers of our service providers (Squarespace, Acuity, Stripe, Square, PayPal). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. Data is retained only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or as legally required.

8. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to certain data uses

  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

    (e.g. https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

hello@soniqsoundstudio.com

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Contact:

SONIQ Sound Studio

Sarah Ritzki

Wrangelstraße 110

10997 Berlin, Germany

hello@soniqsoundstudio.com