PART I: Terms of Use

1. General Provisions

These terms govern the use of the website sanv-music.blloxo.com / SanV. Music&Sounds (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). The Website is operated by an individual, Sandra Vuković, residing in Opatija, Croatia (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”).

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All original content on this Website (including original texts, blog articles, and original music) is protected by copyright law. Any copying, distribution, or other use of this content without the author’s prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

3. Third-Party Links and Embeds

The Website contains links and embedded players from third-party platforms such as YouTube and Spotify. The Operator has no control over the content, availability, or privacy practices of these external platforms and assumes no responsibility or liability for them. Your use of those platforms is governed exclusively by their respective terms and policies.

4. Limitation of Liability

The Operator does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Website and shall not be held liable for any technical failures, interruptions, or damages arising from the use of this Website.

PART II: Privacy Policy (GDPR)

1. Data Controller

The controller of personal data collected through this Website is S.Vuković, e-mail: contact@sanv-music.blloxo.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Controller”).

2. What Data is Collected and Why?

  • User Accounts: If you register and create an account on the Website, we collect the personal data you provide during registration (such as your username, e-mail address, password, and any optional profile details). This data is processed to create and manage your account, allow you to log in, and provide access to features reserved for registered users. The legal basis for this processing is the fulfillment of the user registration agreement.

  • Contact Form: If you use the contact form on the Website, we collect your name, e-mail address, and the message content. This data is processed strictly for the purpose of handling your inquiry and getting back in touch with you. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in communicating with website visitors and responding to their messages.

  • Blog Comments: If you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect the data shown in the comment form (such as your name/nickname, e-mail address, and comment text), as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. This data is processed based on your consent given by submitting the comment, and it remains published on the website alongside your comment until you request its deletion.

  • Website Traffic & Analytics (Visitor Counter): When you visit the Website, we automatically collect technical data such as your IP address and visit timestamp through a simple visitor counter. This data is used solely for the technical operation of the counter (showing active online users, daily visits, and total visits) and is not shared with any third parties.

  • Cookies [Read more about Cookies here]

3. Data Retention Period

Data submitted via the contact form is stored only for as long as necessary to handle your inquiry (maximum of 1 year, unless a further collaboration or agreement arises).

User account data is stored for as long as your account remains active. You can request the deletion of your account at any time.

4. Data Sharing

Your personal data is handled securely and personally by the Operator. It is never shared with third parties, advertisers, or marketing agencies.

5. Your Rights under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data that we process.

  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

  • Object to the processing of your data.

If you feel that your data is being handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For the Republic of Croatia, the competent authority is the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP) (Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka, www.azop.hr).

For any questions or requests regarding your personal data, you can contact the Controller at: contact@sanv-music.blloxo.com.