Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Simon Somers, operating as CrateManager (“we”, “us”), collects and processes personal data when you use our website (the “Website”) and when you sign up for early access / beta updates.
If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@cratemanager.com.
1) Controller (Data Controller)
Controller: Simon Somers (sole proprietor / Einzelunternehmer)
Address: Josef Böck Straße 1/5/8, 3390 Melk, Austria
Email: contact@cratemanager.com
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2) What data we collect
When you use the Website or submit the early access form, we may process:
A) Data you provide
- Email address (required)
- Survey/beta intake answers you submit (e.g., DJ software, where you buy tracks, where you discover tracks, pain ratings, workflow notes)
- Consent information (e.g., that you agreed to receive beta updates)
B) Technical data (basic)
- Server log data (e.g., IP address, date/time of access, device/browser information) as required to operate and secure the Website
We do not request or upload your audio files via this landing page.
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3) Purposes and legal bases
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
a) Early access / beta updates
Purpose: to contact you about beta access, product updates, and important service communications related to CrateManager.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
b) Product research and prioritization
Purpose: to analyze your answers (typically in aggregated form) to understand workflows and prioritize features.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
(If we ever rely on legitimate interests for analytics or research, we will update this policy accordingly.)
c) Website security and abuse prevention
Purpose: to maintain the security and integrity of the Website (e.g., prevent spam/abuse).
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 7).
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4) Recipients and processors
We use service providers (“processors”) to operate the Website and collect form responses:
- Wix (website hosting and page delivery)
- Google (Google Forms / Google Sheets for storing form submissions)
We may add additional processors later (for example, an email sending provider). If we do, we will update this Privacy Policy.
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5) International data transfers
Some of our providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, such transfers are safeguarded by appropriate legal mechanisms (for example, adequacy decisions and/or Standard Contractual Clauses).
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6) Retention (how long we keep data)
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:
- Early access / beta list: until you unsubscribe / withdraw consent, and otherwise no longer than 24 months after your last interaction.
- Form responses (research): up to 24 months (unless you request deletion earlier).
- Security logs: typically up to 90 days, unless needed longer to investigate security incidents.
You can request deletion at any time (see Section 7).
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7) Your rights (GDPR)
Depending on your situation, you have the right to:
- Access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17)
- Restriction (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Art. 21)
- Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3)) with effect for the future
To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@yourdomain.com.
Right to complain
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
In Austria: Austrian Data Protection Authority (Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde) Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna, Austria, email: dsb@dsb.gv.at.
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8) Cookies and tracking
We aim to keep tracking to a minimum. We may use essential cookies required to operate the Website (for example, security and basic functionality) based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning service.
If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will request your consent before setting them and update this policy.
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9) Contacting you and unsubscribing
If you sign up for beta updates, you can unsubscribe anytime by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting **[privacy@yourdomain.com]**.
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10) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest version.