Welcome to https://www.mrgrimaud.com/, the official website of Grimaud Music. "Grimaud," “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to Grimaud and all Grimaud music matters. We refer to you as “you,” “your,” or “yourself.”

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share the personal information you provide to us, in compliance with applicable French and European privacy regulations, notably the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the "GDPR") and France’s Data Protection Act (“Loi Informatique et Libertés”).

By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please cease use immediately. Your use of the Site is also subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide to us directly or via forms, communication, or orders placed on the Site. This includes (but is not limited to) your name, email, postal/shipping address, phone number, and any other data you voluntarily provide.

We may also collect usage data via cookies and web logs, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with our Site.

We may receive data from third-party services such as Spotify, Ticketmaster, Merch Traffic, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) as governed by their own privacy policies.

Legal Basis for Processing (France and EU)

Under French and EU data protection law, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

• Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

• Compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

• Our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), e.g., to improve services, market products, prevent fraud.

Your Rights under French and EU Law

If you are located in France or anywhere in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (Art. 22 GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@mrgrimaud.com.

You also have the right to file a complaint with the French supervisory authority: Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL). Visit www.cnil.fr for more information.

International Transfers

As our Site is hosted in the United States, your personal data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to protect your data as required by Articles 44–50 GDPR.

Children's Privacy in France and the EU

The Site is not intended for users under the age of 16 in France and the EU. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 16 without parental consent as required by Article 8 of the GDPR and French data protection laws.

Cookies & Tracking in France

In accordance with the CNIL’s guidelines, cookies and similar technologies are only used with your consent unless strictly necessary for Site operation. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. To learn more about cookies, visit www.cnil.fr/fr/cookies-traceurs.

Retention and Data Protection

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above and as required by French and EU law. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, though no system is 100% secure.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer
contact@mrgrimaud.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in accordance with legal or operational requirements. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes implies acceptance.