Legal Notice & Privacy Policy

1. Impressum (Legal Disclosure)

Information provided in accordance with the Swedish Electronic Commerce Act (2002:562) and EU transparency requirements:

Site Owner: Harald Mark Thirslund
Trading As: Harald Revery™
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Contact: Contact Page or haraldreverycontact@gmail.com

2. Intellectual Property Rights

The name "Harald Revery™" and associated brand elements are claimed trademarks of Harald Mark Thirslund. Unless otherwise stated, all creative assets on this website—including audio recordings, musical compositions, custom typography (HaraldReveryTextFont, HaraldReveryMonoFont), photography, and the brand logo—are the exclusive property of Harald Mark Thirslund and are protected by international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.

The technical architecture of this website utilizes a template distributed under the MIT License. The MIT License applies only to the underlying code structure, not to the creative content. Original template was developed by João Franco and published under a MIT License. Site template was forked from João Franco's GutHub page December 28, 2025 with the latest version from December 28, 2024. The original MIT License notice from the template author is retained in the site’s source code and/or repository, and any reuse of that template code remains subject to the MIT License.

3. Privacy Policy & Data Protection (GDPR Compliance)

3.1 Data Controller

The data controller for this website is Harald Mark Thirslund. For data protection inquiries, please use the contact information provided in Section 1.

3.2 Cookie & Local Storage Policy

In accordance with the Swedish Electronic Communications Act, we provide information about the "cookies" (and similar technologies) used on this site. This site minimizes tracking to protect your privacy.

Name Type Purpose Duration
darkMode LocalStorage Strictly Necessary: Remembers your visual preference (Light/Dark mode). Persistent

Strictly Necessary: We only use technical storage that is strictly necessary for the service you have explicitly requested (visual theme). These do not require prior consent under Swedish law because they do not track your behavior.

Third-Party Cookies: While we do not set tracking cookies, third-party content (like embedded YouTube videos or Spotify players) may set their own cookies if you interact with them. We do not control these cookies. You can manage these via your browser settings.

3.3 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you submit a contact form or use an email on the website, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data to respond to your inquiry.
  • Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR): We have a legitimate interest in responding to business inquiries and communications.

3.4 How We Use Your Data

Email communications are used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries regarding music licensing, collaborations, or bookings
  • Maintain records of correspondence for business purposes

We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, nor do we sell or share your data with third parties.

3.5 Data Retention

We retain email communications for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were collected, typically:

  • Active correspondence: Until the matter is resolved
  • Business inquiries: For as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the communication, or until a valid request for erasure is made.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 3.8).

3.6 Data Security

Email communications are transmitted via Gmail's secure infrastructure, which uses industry-standard encryption (TLS). However, please be aware that email is not a completely secure medium, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted via email.

3.7 Third-Party Services & Infrastructure

To ensure the security and performance of this website, we use the following service providers:

  • Cloudflare (CDN & Security): We use Cloudflare, Inc. to protect our website from cyberattacks and to speed up content delivery. For this purpose, Cloudflare processes technical data (such as your IP address) to identify legitimate traffic. This data is processed in accordance with Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy and standard contractual clauses for international data transfers.
  • GitHub Pages: Our website files are hosted on GitHub, Inc. servers.

This website contains links to third-party platforms including:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Music
  • SoundCloud
  • YouTube
  • Tidal
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Behance)

These external services have their own privacy policies and may use cookies and tracking technologies. We are not responsible for their data practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before using these services.

3.8 Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the EU, you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access (Article 15): Request confirmation of what personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction (Article 18): Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
  • Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3)): Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 1.

3.9 Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For EU residents:

Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)
Box 8114
104 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Website: www.imy.se

For UK residents:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Website: www.ico.org.uk

3.10 International Data Transfers

We use Gmail for communications. When you email us, your data is processed by Google LLC in the United States. These transfers are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

Please note that for personal Gmail accounts, the standard enterprise Data Processing Addendum is not available. By contacting us via email, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and stored on Google’s servers in the U.S..

3.11 Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

3.12 Additional Disclosures for U.S. Residents

Children's Privacy: In compliance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information: Harald Revery does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Residents of U.S. states: Residents of U.S. states with applicable privacy laws (including but not limited to California, Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut) may have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain data uses. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 1.

3.13 Additional Disclosures for Australian Residents

Overseas Data Disclosure: By using this site or contacting us via email, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed on servers located outside of Australia, primarily in the United States (via Google LLC) and the European Union.

Complaints: If you are an Australian resident and have a complaint regarding our handling of your personal information, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

4. Terms of Service

By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You are prohibited from:

  • Attempting to interfere with the proper working of the site or its security features.
  • Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to harvest content without prior written permission.
  • Decompiling or reverse-engineering the custom fonts or scripts provided on this site.

4.2 External Links

This site contains links to external platforms (Spotify, YouTube, etc.). Your use of those platforms is governed by their respective terms. Harald Revery™ is not responsible for the content or availability of these external services.

4.3 Modification of Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this website—including the availability of specific audio tracks or galleries—at any time without notice.

5. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The content and technical features on this website are provided "as is" and "as available" for informational and artistic purposes. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

  • The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information provided on the site.
  • The constant availability or error-free functionality of the website, including audio playback and interactive galleries.
  • The technical performance, security, or privacy practices of third-party scripts and libraries utilized by this site (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, GLightbox).
  • Any temporary browser performance issues resulting from experimental background-loading features (Speculation Rules) which may be active during your session.
  • The privacy practices or content of external third-party platforms linked from this site.

To the maximum extent permitted by Swedish law, Harald Mark Thirslund shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages—including but not limited to data loss or technical interruptions—arising from your use of or inability to use this website.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Legal Notice and Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

7. Governing Law

This Legal Notice and Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Swedish law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Swedish courts.