Privacy Policy

Introduction

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you interact with our website. It is compliant with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who We Are

The controller of your personal data is Giovanna Castelletti, located in Berlin, Germany. You can contact us at giosartstudio@gmail.com for any questions about this policy.

1. Data Collection and Use

We collect personal data when you:

• Contact us via email or the website contact form.
• Place an order for a commissioned artwork or other services.
• Sign up for newsletters or updates (if applicable).

The types of personal data we collect include:

• Name
• Email address
• Postal address (for deliveries, if applicable)
• Payment information (handled securely via [Payment Processor Name, if applicable])
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide.

We use your data to:

• Process and fulfill orders.
• Respond to your inquiries.
• Send updates about your orders or services.
• Improve our website and services.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill orders and provide the services you request.
• Consent: For marketing communications, where you have explicitly given consent.
• Legal obligations: To comply with German tax and accounting laws.

3. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be sold or shared with third parties, except:

• To comply with legal obligations.
• With service providers necessary for the operation of the business (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies).

These third parties are bound by data protection regulations and contractual agreements.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. This typically includes:

• Retention for 6–10 years for accounting and tax purposes under German law.
• Retention for marketing purposes, until you withdraw your consent.

5. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary for processing.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: Request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at giosartstudio@gmail.com.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. The updated version will always be available on this page.

Copyright Statement

All content on this website, including text, images, artwork, designs, and other materials, is the intellectual property of Giovanna Castelletti and is protected under German copyright law.

• Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content from this website is strictly prohibited.
• Commissioned artwork remains the intellectual property of Giovanna Castelletti unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• If you wish to use any content, including commissioned artwork, for commercial or public purposes, you must obtain explicit written consent.

For inquiries regarding copyright permissions, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Giovanna Castelletti

giosartstudio@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 10.10.2022.