Privacy Policy
Effective as of: June 5, 2025
Sound of Peace gGmbH
Kutschenweg 3
64720 Michelstadt, Germany
Email: privacy@sound-of-peace.com
Website: https://sound-of-peace.com
Our website is hosted by ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf, Germany. Data processing is based on a data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. The servers are located exclusively in Germany.
When you visit this website, the web server automatically collects the following data:
IP address (anonymized)
Date & time of access
Browser type & version
Operating system
Referrer URL
Hostname of the accessing device
This data is used for technical security purposes and is stored for a maximum of 7 days. It is not merged with other data sources.
This website uses cookies. Some are technically necessary; others are used for analytics and marketing purposes (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).
Upon first visiting the site, you will be asked for your consent via a cookie banner (with true script blocking). Optional cookies will only be activated after your explicit consent. You can revoke or adjust your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link.
Legal basis:
Necessary cookies: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR
Analytics/Marketing: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent)
This website uses Google Analytics via the Google Site Kit plugin, provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze user behavior on our website. IP addresses are anonymized before transmission to the USA. Data may be transferred to third countries (particularly the USA). Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR)
Withdrawal: At any time via the cookie banner.
Further information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Based on your consent, we use the Meta Pixel provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.
This allows us to track the actions of users who reach our website via Facebook/Instagram ads. The data collected is anonymous for us, but Meta may associate it with your user account and use it for its own purposes. Data may be transferred to the USA (Meta is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework).
Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR)
Withdrawal: Via the cookie settings.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
We use ActiveCampaign for sending newsletters, operated by ActiveCampaign LLC, 1 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA.
Subscription uses a double opt-in process
We store your email address, IP address, and timestamp
Server location: USA, certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR)
Unsubscribe: Possible at any time via a link in the email or by contacting us directly.
More about data usage: https://www.activecampaign.com/legal/privacy-policy
Our website includes only direct links to our social media profiles (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube). No data is transferred to these platforms upon visiting our website. Data is only transmitted when you actively click the respective link—at which point the privacy policies of those platforms apply.
Some subpages embed content from third-party providers, especially videos from YouTube and Vimeo and potentially social media content (e.g., Instagram posts, Facebook videos).
These services only load after your active consent via the cookie banner. Accessing such content may transmit personal data (e.g., IP address, browser information) to the respective provider’s servers, possibly in third countries (e.g., the USA).
Provider information:
YouTube (Google Ireland Limited): https://policies.google.com/privacy
Vimeo (Vimeo Inc.): https://vimeo.com/privacy
Meta Platforms (Instagram/Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Legal basis: Your consent under Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR
We use various marketing and tracking technologies to better understand user behavior and deliver targeted content. These tools are only activated with your consent via the cookie banner.
Services in use:
Google Analytics (via Site Kit)
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
ActiveCampaign (newsletter tracking)
Additional tools for reach measurement or remarketing may be added
All services are integrated into our consent management system. You may change or revoke your consent at any time.
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent)
Donations are processed via Fundraise Up Inc., 219 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA.
Transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission’s standard contractual clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).
Fundraise Up Inc. acts solely as a data processor.
Donors can assert their rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion) with contacting:
[email protected]
Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent)
The Sound of Peace Foundation is currently being established. Once legally recognized, it will assume tasks previously carried out by Sound of Peace gGmbH in organizing the “Sound of Peace” initiative.
This includes purpose allocation, communication, and strategic and—if applicable—operational use of donations.
Personal data (e.g., name, email address, donation data) may be transferred to the foundation after its formation if used for the same purposes as outlined in this privacy policy.
Such transfers will be based on:
Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in consistent donation communication and fund allocation), or
Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (if necessary for a contractual relationship)
We ensure appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your data.
You have the right to:
Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
Withdraw your consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Sound of Peace gGmbH
Kutschenweg 3
64720 Michelstadt, Germany
Email: [email protected]