PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction
Protecting your personal data is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or purchase artworks and fine art prints.
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Stephanie Bläss
Illinger Straße 7
71665 Vaihingen an der Enz
Germany
Email: stephi.blaess@outlook.de
3. Website Hosting
This website is hosted by:
Wix.com Ltd.
Wix provides website hosting, technical infrastructure, and website-related services.
When you visit this website, Wix may process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and access times in order to provide secure and reliable website services.
The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as there is a legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
For more information, please refer to Wix’s privacy policy.
4. Personal Data When Contacting Me
If you contact me by email or through a contact form, the personal information you provide will be processed in order to respond to your enquiry.
This may include:
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name
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email address
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message content
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any information you voluntarily provide
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR when your enquiry relates to a potential purchase or contract, and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for general communication.
5. Processing of Orders
When purchasing fine art prints or arranging the purchase of original artworks, personal data is processed to handle your order.
This may include:
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name
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billing and shipping address
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email address
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payment information
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order details
The data is processed to fulfil contractual obligations and provide customer service.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
Print Production and Fulfilment
Fine art prints are produced and fulfilled through an external print production and fulfilment partner:
The Print Space
To process and deliver your order, necessary customer information may be shared with the fulfilment partner. This may include:
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name
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delivery address
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email address
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order details
The data is transferred only to the extent necessary to produce and ship your order.
The fulfilment partner processes this information in order to manufacture and deliver the ordered fine art print.
The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as the processing is necessary for fulfilling the purchase contract.
6. Payment Services
PayPal
If you choose PayPal as a payment method, payment processing is handled by:
PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.
Your payment data is processed directly by PayPal according to their own privacy policy.
The processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for fulfilling the payment contract.
Bank Transfer
If you choose bank transfer as a payment method, your payment details may be processed by the relevant banking institutions involved in the transaction.
7. Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.
Google Analytics helps analyse website usage and improve the website experience.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
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IP address
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device information
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browser information
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pages visited
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interaction with the website
Google Analytics is only activated after your consent through the cookie banner, where required.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.
8. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functions and analyse website usage.
Cookies may be used for:
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technical website functionality
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security
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analytics
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improving user experience
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are only activated after your consent.
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings provided on the website.
9. Instagram Content
This website may include content from Instagram, such as an Instagram feed.
Instagram content is provided by:
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
When you interact with embedded Instagram content, information may be transmitted to Meta.
This may include technical data such as your IP address and information about your interaction with the content.
The integration is based on your consent where required.
10. Storage Period
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose.
Data related to purchases is stored according to legal retention obligations, including tax and commercial regulations.
After these periods expire, the data will be deleted unless further storage is legally required.
11. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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request access to your personal data
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request correction of inaccurate data
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request deletion of your data where applicable
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request restriction of processing
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object to certain processing activities
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receive your data in a portable format
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withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact:
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.
The current version published on this website applies.