Privacy Notice

Last updated: 14 October 2026

Who I am

Max Noir is the trading name of Max Hillman, a sole trader based in Brighton, UK. I'm responsible for the personal information described here. You can contact me about it at maxnoir.uk@gmail.com.

What I collect

• Your name, email address and message when you use the contact form or email me.
• Booking and invoicing details — your name, contact details, what you've booked and payment records.
• Project files and information you send me for production, mixing, mastering or tutoring.
• Signed agreements such as split sheets, including the names of everyone credited.

Why I use it

• To reply to your enquiry and give you a quote.
• To deliver the work you've booked, send your files and invoice you — needed to carry out our agreement.
• To keep financial records I'm legally required to keep for tax purposes.
• To keep track of credits and royalty splits on music we've made together.

I don't sell your information, add you to a mailing list or use it for advertising.

Who else handles it

A few services help me run things, and they process your information on my behalf: Formspree (contact form), Google (email and file delivery), Netlify (website hosting) and my invoicing software. Some of these providers store data outside the UK, under the legal safeguards UK data protection law requires. I'll only share your information with anyone else where the law requires it, such as HMRC.

How long I keep it

• Enquiries that don't lead to a booking: deleted within 12 months.
• Invoices and payment records: kept for 6 years, for tax purposes.
• Project files: kept as long as needed for your project. Download links stay live for at least 30 days — please keep your own copies.
• Split sheets and credit records: kept for as long as the music earns royalties.

Your rights

You can ask to see the information I hold about you, have it corrected or deleted, or object to how it's used. Email maxnoir.uk@gmail.com and I'll respond within one month. If you're unhappy with how your information has been handled, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.

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