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Privacy Policy

MusicForgeStudio by Antonio Lambresa
Privacy Notice on the Processing of Personal Data
pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

Last updated: June 30, 2026

“Protecting personal data is one of the fundamental principles through which MusicForgeStudio conducts its artistic, cultural, and business activities. All personal data is processed in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, security, and accountability established by European data protection legislation.”



1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how MusicForgeStudio by Antonio Lambresa (hereinafter referred to as “MusicForgeStudio“, the “Data Controller“, “we“, “us” or “our“) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of individuals who visit our website, use our services, or establish professional relationships with our organization.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and provides clear and transparent information regarding the processing of personal data carried out within the activities of MusicForgeStudio.



2. Data Controller

MusicForgeStudio by Antonio Lambresa

Via Gino Buttazzi, 35
71027 Orsara di Puglia (FG)
Italy

VAT Number
04434680718

Business Registration (REA)
FG-339079

E-mail
info@musicforgestudio.site

Certified Email (PEC)
info@pec.musicforgestudio.it

Website
www.musicforgestudio.site



3. Applicable Legislation

Personal data is processed in compliance with:

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR);
  • Italian Legislative Decree No. 196/2003, as amended;
  • Italian Legislative Decree No. 101/2018;
  • Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive);
  • Guidelines and decisions issued by the Italian Data Protection Authority;
  • Any other applicable European or national legislation.



4. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by MusicForgeStudio, including, but not limited to:

  • Music production;
  • Music publishing;
  • Digital and physical distribution;
  • Artist management;
  • Booking services;
  • Concerts, festivals and live events;
  • MusicForge New Artist Competition;
  • Masterclasses and workshops;
  • Editorial services;
  • Artistic consulting;
  • Newsletters;
  • Contact forms;
  • Digital platforms directly managed by MusicForgeStudio.



5. Categories of Personal Data Processed

5.1 Identification Data

First name, last name, date and place of birth, nationality, and any additional identification data necessary for the requested services.

5.2 Contact Information

Email address, telephone number, postal address, certified email address (where applicable), and any other contact information voluntarily provided.

5.3 Professional and Artistic Information

Curriculum vitae, artistic biography, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, repertoire, portfolio, awards, educational background, promotional material, and links to websites or digital platforms.

5.4 Administrative and Financial Information

Tax identification number, VAT number, bank account details, billing information, and any additional data required to fulfill contractual or legal obligations.

5.5 Technical and Browsing Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, cookies, server logs, and other technical information automatically collected during website navigation.



6. Purposes of Processing

Personal data is processed exclusively for specific, explicit, and legitimate purposes.

  • Operating and securing the website;
  • Responding to inquiries and contact requests;
  • Managing artist applications;
  • Music and audiovisual production;
  • Music publishing and distribution;
  • Artist management services;
  • Booking and event organization;
  • Administration of music competitions;
  • Sending newsletters and institutional communications;
  • Compliance with legal, tax and accounting obligations;
  • Protection of the legitimate rights and interests of the Data Controller.



7. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the specific circumstances, personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • the data subject’s consent;
  • performance of a contract;
  • pre-contractual measures requested by the data subject;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • the legitimate interests pursued by the Data Controller;
  • the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.



8. Methods of Processing

Personal data is processed by electronic, digital, telematic and, where necessary, paper-based means, adopting appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability and security.



9. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.

  • Contact requests: 24 months;
  • Newsletter subscriptions: until consent is withdrawn;
  • Artist applications: 5 years;
  • Competition-related documentation: 5 years;
  • Contracts and administrative records: 10 years;
  • Accounting and tax documentation: 10 years.



10. Disclosure of Personal Data

Where necessary, personal data may be shared with:

  • tax advisors and accountants;
  • legal advisors;
  • cloud and hosting service providers;
  • payment service providers;
  • music distributors;
  • streaming platforms;
  • shipping and courier companies;
  • banking institutions;
  • public authorities;
  • competent judicial or administrative authorities.



11. International Data Transfers

As MusicForgeStudio operates internationally, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Such transfers will only take place in accordance with Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR and through appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful transfer mechanisms.



12. Rights of Data Subjects

Data subjects may exercise the rights granted by Articles 15–22 of the GDPR at any time, including:

  • the right of access;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
  • the right to restrict processing;
  • the right to object to processing;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to withdraw consent at any time;
  • the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Supervisory Authority.

Requests concerning personal data may be submitted to:

info@musicforgestudio.site



13. Updates to this Privacy Policy

MusicForgeStudio reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect changes in applicable legislation, organizational structure, technological developments, or the services provided.

The most recent version will always be available on the official MusicForgeStudio website.




MusicForgeStudio by Antonio Lambresa

Via Gino Buttazzi, 35
71027 Orsara di Puglia (FG) – Italy

VAT Number 04434680718 · REA FG-339079

info@musicforgestudio.site
info@pec.musicforgestudio.it
www.musicforgestudio.site

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