PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: July 3, 2026
Last updated: July 3, 2026

Tear the Abyss respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data may be collected when you visit the official Tear the Abyss website, contact Tear the Abyss or GoSo, use website features, follow external links or otherwise interact with Tear the Abyss online.

Tear the Abyss is officially represented by GoSo for management, international development, press enquiries, collaborations, partnerships and related professional matters.

Privacy-related enquiries may be directed to:

GoSo
Official representative of Tear the Abyss

Email: hello@goso.se
GoSo website: https://www.goso.se
Tear the Abyss website: https://www.teartheabyss.com

1. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed in connection with:

  • the official Tear the Abyss website;

  • press and media enquiries;

  • booking and collaboration enquiries;

  • licensing and partnership requests;

  • direct email communications;

  • professional correspondence handled by GoSo;

  • website analytics and technical administration;

  • embedded content and links to external platforms.

This Privacy Policy does not govern the independent processing activities of external websites, streaming services, social media platforms or other third-party providers.

2. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DATA?

Tear the Abyss is represented by GoSo in relation to communications, management, press, partnerships and professional enquiries.

Depending on the nature of the interaction, Tear the Abyss, GoSo or the relevant website and technology provider may determine how and why personal data is processed.

GoSo acts as the primary contact point for privacy questions relating to the official Tear the Abyss website and professional communications.

Questions or requests relating to your personal data should be sent to: hello@goso.se

3. PERSONAL DATA WE MAY COLLECT

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

Information you provide directly

When you contact Tear the Abyss or GoSo, you may provide:

  • your name;

  • email address;

  • telephone number;

  • company or organisation;

  • professional title;

  • media outlet or publication;

  • social media profile;

  • country or location;

  • the content of your message;

  • booking, press, licensing or collaboration details;

  • files or materials attached to your message;

  • records of previous correspondence.

Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is genuinely necessary for your enquiry.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the website platform, hosting provider, analytics services or embedded third-party tools.

This may include:

  • IP address;

  • browser type and version;

  • device type;

  • operating system;

  • screen resolution;

  • approximate location based on IP address;

  • pages viewed;

  • date and time of visits;

  • referring website;

  • links clicked;

  • session duration;

  • cookie identifiers;

  • technical error and security information.

This information may be collected through cookies, server logs and similar technologies.

Information from third parties

We may receive personal data from third parties where appropriate, including:

  • journalists and media organisations;

  • booking agents and promoters;

  • music distributors and streaming platforms;

  • photographers, producers and creative partners;

  • event organisers;

  • professional advisers;

  • social media platforms;

  • people who refer or introduce you to Tear the Abyss or GoSo.

4. HOW WE USE PERSONAL DATA

Personal data may be used to:

  • respond to messages and enquiries;

  • provide press materials and release information;

  • arrange interviews;

  • manage bookings and performance enquiries;

  • evaluate collaboration and partnership proposals;

  • communicate with journalists, promoters and industry professionals;

  • administer licensing and commercial requests;

  • maintain professional contact records;

  • operate, secure and improve the website;

  • understand general website usage;

  • prevent fraud, abuse and unauthorised access;

  • comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations;

  • establish, exercise or defend legal claims;

  • maintain records relating to agreements and professional relationships.

Personal data will not be used for purposes incompatible with those described in this Privacy Policy unless permitted or required by law.

5. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Where the General Data Protection Regulation applies, personal data may be processed under one or more of the following legal bases.

Consent

We may rely on your consent when:

  • you accept optional cookies;

  • you subscribe to marketing or promotional communications;

  • you voluntarily agree to a particular use of your information.

You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before consent was withdrawn.

Performance of a contract

We may process personal data when necessary to:

  • respond to a request before entering into an agreement;

  • manage a booking, collaboration or professional engagement;

  • perform obligations under an agreement;

  • administer licensing, partnership or commercial arrangements.

Legitimate interests

We may process personal data where necessary for legitimate interests, including:

  • responding to professional communications;

  • promoting Tear the Abyss and its releases;

  • maintaining relationships with media and industry contacts;

  • operating and protecting the website;

  • preventing misuse and security threats;

  • managing the legitimate business activities of Tear the Abyss and GoSo.

We consider whether these interests are balanced against your rights and reasonable expectations.

Legal obligations

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with:

  • accounting and tax requirements;

  • contractual record-keeping duties;

  • court orders or legal proceedings;

  • regulatory or law-enforcement requirements;

  • other applicable legal obligations.

Legal claims and vital interests

In limited circumstances, personal data may be processed to establish, exercise or defend legal claims or to protect someone’s vital interests.

6. EMAIL, PRESS AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

When you contact Tear the Abyss or GoSo by email, the information contained in your message may be retained for the purpose of responding to and administering your enquiry.

Communications may be shared internally with relevant people involved in:

  • management;

  • press and publicity;

  • bookings;

  • production;

  • licensing;

  • photography and visual content;

  • legal or commercial matters;

  • technical website administration.

Information will only be shared where reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

Professional contact information may be retained to manage an ongoing relationship or to document previous discussions and agreements.

7. UNSOLICITED MATERIAL

If you submit unsolicited music, lyrics, photographs, proposals, concepts, business ideas or other materials, your contact details and submission may be processed to review, manage, document or respond to the communication.

Submission of unsolicited material does not create a confidential, contractual, management, publishing or professional relationship.

Please do not send confidential, sensitive or commercially valuable material unless requested or protected by a separate written agreement.

8. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • enable essential website functions;

  • maintain website security;

  • remember visitor preferences;

  • measure traffic and general usage;

  • analyse website performance;

  • display embedded media;

  • connect visitors to external services.

Cookies may be placed by the website operator or by third-party services.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after consent has been provided.

You may manage cookies through the website’s cookie banner and through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the operation or appearance of parts of the website.

Further details should be provided in the website’s separate Cookie Policy.

9. WEBSITE ANALYTICS

The website may use analytics services to understand how visitors use the site.

Analytics data may include:

  • approximate visitor location;

  • device and browser information;

  • pages viewed;

  • referral sources;

  • visit duration;

  • interactions with website content.

Analytics information is generally used in aggregated form to improve the website, content and communication strategy.

Where analytics tools use cookies or similar identifiers, they will be managed in accordance with applicable consent requirements.

10. EMBEDDED CONTENT AND EXTERNAL PLATFORMS

The website may include or link to content from third-party services, including:

  • Spotify;

  • YouTube;

  • Instagram;

  • Facebook;

  • music distribution platforms;

  • press and media websites;

  • other social or streaming services.

These providers may collect information about your device, IP address, account activity and interaction with embedded content.

They may also use cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.

Tear the Abyss and GoSo do not control how independent third-party platforms process personal data.

You should review the privacy policies and settings of those services before using them.

11. WHO MAY RECEIVE PERSONAL DATA?

Personal data may be shared with trusted recipients where necessary, including:

  • GoSo and authorised representatives of Tear the Abyss;

  • website hosting and platform providers;

  • email and communication providers;

  • analytics and technical service providers;

  • music distributors and digital platforms;

  • booking agents, promoters and event organisers;

  • producers, photographers and authorised creative partners;

  • accountants, legal advisers and professional consultants;

  • government authorities, regulators or courts where required by law;

  • service providers assisting with security, administration or communications.

Recipients are expected to process information only for legitimate and authorised purposes.

Where a service provider acts on behalf of the responsible organisation, appropriate data-protection obligations should be included in the contractual relationship.

12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some external service providers, social media platforms, hosting services or analytics providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards may be used, such as:

  • an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission;

  • standard contractual clauses;

  • contractual and technical security measures;

  • another legally recognised transfer mechanism.

Third-party platforms may also process information under their own international transfer arrangements.

13. DATA RETENTION

Personal data will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Retention periods may depend on:

  • the nature of the enquiry;

  • whether a professional relationship continues;

  • contractual and legal obligations;

  • accounting and tax requirements;

  • the need to maintain records of permissions, rights or credits;

  • potential disputes or legal claims;

  • technical and security requirements.

General enquiries may be deleted when they are no longer relevant.

Records relating to contracts, licensing, payments, copyright permissions or professional engagements may be retained for longer periods where required for legal or administrative reasons.

When personal data is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymised or securely archived.

14. DATA SECURITY

Reasonable organisational and technical measures are used to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorised access;

  • accidental loss;

  • unlawful disclosure;

  • alteration;

  • misuse;

  • destruction;

  • cyberattacks and other security threats.

However, no website, email system or online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for taking reasonable care when transmitting personal or confidential information online.

15. YOUR DATA-PROTECTION RIGHTS

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data;

  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;

  • request deletion of personal data;

  • request restriction of processing;

  • object to processing based on legitimate interests;

  • withdraw consent;

  • receive certain personal data in a portable format;

  • object to direct marketing;

  • request information about international transfers;

  • lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority;

  • request human intervention where legally significant decisions are made solely through automated processing.

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exemptions.

To exercise a right, contact: hello@goso.se

We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.

Requests will normally be handled without undue delay and within the period required by applicable law.

The GDPR grants individuals rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection and data portability, although the availability of each right depends on the legal basis and circumstances of processing.

16. DIRECT MARKETING

Tear the Abyss or GoSo may send promotional communications where:

  • you have requested them;

  • you have provided valid consent;

  • another lawful basis permits the communication.

You may unsubscribe or object to direct marketing at any time by:

  • using an unsubscribe link where provided; or

  • contacting hello@goso.se.

Your details may be retained on a suppression list to ensure that your opt-out preference is respected.

17. AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING

The website is not intended to make decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects based solely on automated processing.

Automated tools may be used for basic technical purposes such as:

  • spam filtering;

  • website security;

  • analytics;

  • fraud detection;

  • email organisation.

These functions are not intended to make significant decisions about individual visitors.

18. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.

Tear the Abyss and GoSo do not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through the website.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate permission, contact: hello@goso.se

Reasonable steps will be taken to review and, where appropriate, delete the information.

19. DATA BREACHES

If a personal-data breach occurs, the circumstances will be assessed and appropriate action will be taken.

Where required by applicable law, the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals will be notified.

20. LINKS TO OTHER PRIVACY POLICIES

Third-party websites and services linked from this website operate independently.

Their collection and use of personal data are governed by their own privacy notices.

The inclusion of a link does not mean that Tear the Abyss or GoSo controls or accepts responsibility for the external provider’s privacy practices.

21. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in:

  • website features;

  • technologies and service providers;

  • processing activities;

  • representation arrangements;

  • legal and regulatory requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

Material changes may also be communicated through an appropriate notice on the website.

22. RIGHT TO COMPLAIN

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data-protection authority in the country where you live, work or believe a data-protection infringement occurred.

You may first contact GoSo so that the matter can be reviewed and, where possible, resolved directly.

Contact: hello@goso.se

23. CONTACT

Questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal data should be directed to:

GoSo
Official representative of Tear the Abyss

Email: hello@goso.se
GoSo website: https://www.goso.se
Tear the Abyss website: https://www.teartheabyss.com