Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Privacy at a GlanceGeneral Information

This section provides a simple overview of how your personal data is handled when you visit our website. Personal data refers to any information that can identify you personally. For detailed information, please refer to the full privacy policy below.

Data Collection on this Website

Who is responsible for data collection?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact information in the “Responsible Party” section below.

How do we collect your data?

Some data is provided directly by you, e.g., when you fill out a contact form. Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website, primarily technical data such as your browser type, operating system, or the time of your visit.

Purpose of Data Collection

Some data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website, while other data may be used to analyze user behavior.

Your Rights Regarding Your Data

You have the right to request free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data. You can also request correction or deletion of this data. If you have consented to data processing, you may revoke it at any time. Under certain circumstances, you may also request the restriction of data processing and have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

2. Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External Hosting

This website is hosted by an external provider (host). Personal data collected on this website is stored on the host’s servers. This may include IP addresses, contact requests, meta- and communication data, contractual data, and other data generated during website use.
The use of the host is based on the fulfillment of contracts with our clients (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and our legitimate interest in a secure, fast, and efficient online presence (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). The host processes your data only as necessary to provide its services and follows our instructions regarding this data.

Hosting Provider:

Hetzner Online GmbH
Industriestr. 25, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany

Data Processing Agreement

We have concluded a data processing agreement with our host to ensure GDPR-compliant processing of your data.

3. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures

Privacy

The protection of your personal data is very important to us. We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal data protection regulations.

Data Transmission

Please note that data transmission over the Internet (e.g., via email) may have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data from third-party access is not possible.

Responsible Party

The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Britta Becker Studio GmbH & Co KG
Sierichstr. 57, 22301 Hamburg
Email: bb@britta-becker.com

Data Retention

Unless otherwise specified, your personal data will be retained until the purpose of processing is fulfilled. If you request deletion or revoke your consent, your data will be deleted unless legal retention requirements (e.g., tax or commercial law) apply.

Transfer of Data to the USA

Some tools on this website may transfer your personal data to servers in the USA. Please note that the USA is not considered a secure third country under EU law, and US authorities may access data without legal recourse for you.

Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw any consent you have given at any time. The lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal remains unaffected.

Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You may object to the processing of your personal data for reasons related to your particular situation. For direct marketing, you may object at any time, including profiling related to such marketing.

Complaint to Supervisory Authority

You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in case of GDPR violations.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a common, machine-readable format and to transfer it to another controller if technically feasible.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

You can request free information about your stored data, its origin, recipients, and purpose, and request correction or deletion at any time.

Restriction of Processing

You can request the restriction of processing under certain conditions, e.g., pending verification of data accuracy or objections under Art. 21 GDPR.

Objection to Advertising Emails

The use of contact data published under the imprint obligation for sending unsolicited advertising is explicitly prohibited.

4. Data Collection on this Website

Cookies

Our website uses “cookies”—small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are session cookies (deleted after browsing) and some are persistent (remain until deleted). Cookies may also come from third parties (third-party cookies), e.g., for payment services.
Cookies serve different purposes: some are technically necessary (e.g., shopping cart), others analyze user behavior or display ads. Necessary and functional cookies are based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) unless consent is requested (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
You can configure your browser to block or limit cookies; however, this may limit website functionality.

Contact via Email, Phone, or Fax

Data you provide when contacting us is stored for processing your request. Processing is based on contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

5. Social Media

Instagram Plugin

Instagram functions are embedded via Facebook Ireland Limited, Dublin. If logged in, your visit can be linked to your Instagram account. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Joint responsibility with Instagram is limited to data collection and transmission. Further processing by Instagram is outside our responsibility. Standard contractual clauses govern data transfer to the USA.
More info: Instagram Privacy Policy

6. Plugins and Tools

YouTube (Enhanced Privacy Mode)

We embed YouTube videos via Google Ireland Limited. In enhanced privacy mode, YouTube does not store visitor information before playing the video.
When a video starts, a connection is made to YouTube servers, and data may be collected via cookies or device recognition technologies. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
More info: YouTube Privacy Policy