Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/1/2026
Last Updated: 4/1/2026

Welcome to Kurtstein.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit Kurtstein.com, including when you view, stream, listen to, or interact with original music, videos, recordings, and other creative content published on the Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, such as:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Any message or content you submit through a contact form
Information you provide when signing up for a newsletter, mailing list, event updates, schedule an appointment, or other communications

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited
Date and time of access
General location information based on IP address
Website interaction data, such as clicks, watch activity, and session behavior

This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, pixels, or similar technologies.

C. Media Interaction Data

Because Kurtstein.com may feature original music, videos, performances, recordings, and other audiovisual content, we may collect limited usage information related to how visitors interact with that content, such as:

Which videos or music tracks are played
General engagement metrics
Playback duration
Page-level interaction with embedded media players

This information helps us understand which content is most useful or interesting to visitors.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Respond to messages and inquiries
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails, if you opt in
Improve website performance, content, and user experience
Understand how visitors engage with music, videos, and other content
Protect the Website against spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access
Enforce our rights, including intellectual property rights
Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support embedded media or third-party tools.

These technologies may be used to:

Recognize repeat visitors
Measure traffic and site performance
Support media playback or embedded content
Improve navigation and functionality

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Website function.

4. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

Kurtstein.com may use third-party services to support website functionality. These may include, for example:

Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
Contact form tools
Video hosting or streaming services such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar platforms
Audio hosting or music playback tools
Social media embeds or sharing tools

If the Website includes embedded videos, audio players, social feeds, or other third-party content, those third parties may collect information about your interaction with that content according to their own privacy policies.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in limited circumstances, such as:

With service providers that help operate the Website
When necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or government request
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Kurtstein.com, its users, or others
In connection with a business transfer, reorganization, or sale of assets, if ever applicable

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates, newsletters, music releases, video announcements, or other communications, we may use your contact information to send you those messages.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly at:

Email: kurtstein.ideaman@gmail.com

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information. However, no website, transmission method, or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide requested services or communications
Maintain business and website records
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Comply with legal obligations

9. Children’s Privacy

Kurtstein.com is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Website, please contact us so we can review and delete it as appropriate. COPPA applies specifically when a site collects, uses, or discloses personal information from children.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Opt out of marketing emails

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:

Email: kurtstein.ideaman@gmail.com

11. Original Music, Videos, and Intellectual Property

All original content published on Kurtstein.com, unless otherwise stated, is the intellectual property of Kurt Stein and/or Kurtstein.com. This includes, but is not limited to:

Original music
Original sound recordings
Lyrics
Videos
Performances
Visual artwork
Photographs
Graphics
Written content
Website text and creative materials

These materials are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. U.S. copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium, including musical works, sound recordings, and audiovisual works.

Permitted Use

You may view, listen to, and stream content on this Website for personal, non-commercial use only, unless otherwise expressly permitted in writing.

Prohibited Use

You may not, without prior written permission:

Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute Website content
Download and repost music or videos for commercial use
Modify, edit, remix, or create derivative works from content on the Website
Use any content in advertising, promotional materials, or other commercial projects
Remove copyright notices, credits, or ownership information
Claim ownership of any original work appearing on the Website

Copyright Notice

A sample copyright notice for the Website is:

This notice may be placed in the website footer and on pages featuring music, video, or downloadable media. Copyright notice is optional under current U.S. law, but it remains a common and useful practice.

Permission Requests

Requests to use, license, quote, synchronize, reproduce, or otherwise obtain permission for any music, videos, recordings, or creative works from the Website should be sent to:

Email: kurtstein.ideaman@gmail.com

12. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, copyright matters, or your personal information, please contact:

Kurtstein.com
Contact Name: Kurt Stein
Email: kurtstein.ideaman@gmail.com
USA