Your privacy matters. This policy explains what personal data u-recken.com collects, why we collect it, how it is stored and used, and what your rights are. We keep this simple and honest – no unnecessary data collection, no selling your information to third parties.
U-Recken is the artist brand of Yaniv Ben Ari, operating under BigFreq Electronic Music Producers Academy. Data controller contact: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
We only collect data that is necessary to operate this site and serve you properly.
Data you provide directly:
Name and email address (when signing up to the mailing list or purchasing)
Billing address and payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers – we do not store card details)
Messages and enquiries submitted through contact forms
Data collected automatically:
IP address and browser type (via standard server logs and analytics tools)
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics or equivalent)
Cookie data (see Section 6)
3. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data only for the following purposes:
Order processing: To deliver digital products, confirm purchases, and provide receipts
Customer support: To respond to enquiries, technical issues, or refund requests
Email communications: To send release announcements, updates, and occasional offers – only if you have opted in
Site analytics: To understand how visitors use the site and improve it over time
Legal compliance: To meet any obligations under applicable law
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing personal data is:
Contractual necessity – processing your order and delivering purchased products
Legitimate interests – improving the site and understanding our audience
Consent – sending marketing emails (you can withdraw consent at any time)
Legal obligation – retaining transaction records as required by tax and accounting law
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share data only with trusted third-party services that help us operate the site:
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) – for secure transaction handling
Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign) – for newsletter delivery
Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) – for anonymised site performance data
Digital delivery platforms – for order fulfilment of digital products
All third-party providers are required to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
6. Cookies
This site uses cookies to function properly and improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored in your browser.
We use:
Essential cookies – required for the site to work (e.g. cart and session data)
Analytics cookies – to track anonymous usage data and improve the site
Marketing cookies – only if you have given explicit consent
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
Purchase and transaction records – 7 years (legal and accounting requirements)
Email subscriber data – until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Support enquiries – 2 years from last contact
Analytics data – anonymised and retained indefinitely
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion – request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restriction – request that we limit how we use your data
Portability – request your data in a portable format
Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw consent – for any processing based on consent (including marketing emails)
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are based in the EU and believe your data rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment data is handled entirely by PCI-compliant third-party processors – we never see or store full card details.
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].
10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through this site, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
u-recken.com may contain links to third-party platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, Beatport, YouTube, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those platforms. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using them.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version with its updated date will always be published on this page. Significant changes will be communicated via email to subscribers where applicable.
13. Contact & Data Controller
Yaniv Ben Ari (U-Recken) BigFreq Electronic Music Producers Academy Email:[email protected]Response time: Within 48 hours on business days
