Privacy policy
Next Movement Studios
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Next Movement Studios, located at Zijdelweg 19A, 1187 ZM Amstelveen, The Netherlands (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. We act as the “data controller” within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and lawful manner.
1. CONTACT DETAILS
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at:
Next Movement Studios
Zijdelweg 19A
1187 ZM Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Email: info@nextmovementstudios.com
2. PERSONAL DATA WE PROCESS
We may process the following categories of personal data:
- Identification data (such as name, artist name, or company name)
- Contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
- Correspondence and communication data
- Project and booking-related information
- Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and device information)
- Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data as defined under Article 9 GDPR.
3. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
We process personal data only when permitted under applicable law. We rely on the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract: to manage bookings, studio sessions, and client communication
- Legitimate interest: to improve our services, maintain security, and operate our business effectively
- Consent: for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
- Legal obligation: where processing is required under applicable law
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Handling inquiries and booking requests
- Providing studio, production, and related services
- Communicating about projects and collaborations
- Improving our website and services
- Sending updates or promotional content (only where consent has been given)
- Complying with legal and administrative obligations
4. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality and to analyze website usage.
Where applicable, we may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics. Where possible, data is anonymized or pseudonymized.
You may withdraw or adjust your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or cookie settings on our website (if available).
5. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CREATIVE MATERIAL
All audio files, recordings, demos, project files, and other creative materials shared with Next Movement Studios are treated as confidential information and will only be used for the purpose of providing our services, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
6. SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share personal data with third parties only where necessary for business operations, including:
- IT and hosting providers
- Cloud storage and file transfer services
- Analytics providers
- Communication and email service providers
- Payment processors (if applicable)
Where third parties process data on our behalf, we ensure that appropriate data processing agreements are in place in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent legal mechanisms under GDPR.
8. DATA RETENTION
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Retention periods are determined based on:
- Legal obligations
- Contractual necessity
- Operational requirements
- Applicable limitation periods for legal claims
After expiry of the retention period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or unlawful processing.
However, no digital system or transmission method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
10. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
Under applicable data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
Requests regarding your rights can be submitted via the contact details above.
11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website. Where appropriate, we may notify users of material changes.
12. APPLICABLE LAW
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising in connection with this policy shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.