SubTraKtion runs his daily workflow on an EU‑based, open‑source stack (where possible) because he wants his data under his own control. Big‑tech services track EVERYTHING, filter it with opaque algorithms, and store it in data centers outside European jurisdiction—making personal information vulnerable to advertisers, governments, or unseen manipulation.

By using decentralized tools—the Fediverse, privacy‑first cloud services, and open‑source DAWs—he sidesteps those surveillance layers. His music files, messages, and contacts stay encrypted and protected by EU law, and no corporation can arbitrarily shut him out or change the rules.

He stopped oversharing on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (X) in 2018 and hasn’t missed the endless notifications or the pressure to chase likes. Now he can focus on creating music and connecting with listeners who choose to follow him on their own terms. In short, his data is his data, and he decides how it’s used.