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Data Protection

1. Controller

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mae yummy studio
Kaesenstr. 21
50677 Cologne, Germany
Email: maeyummystudio@gmail.com
Phone: +49 1511 9432374
Website: www.maeyummystudio.com

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2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

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We collect and process personal data when you:

  • visit our website,

  • contact us via email, phone, or WhatsApp,

  • use a contact form,

  • enter into a contract with us (photography, videography, design),

  • participate in online meetings or video conferences,

  • interact with us via social media platforms.

Personal data may include your name, address, email, telephone number, contract and payment information, and image or video data.

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3. Processing of Image and Video Data

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As part of our work as photographers and designers, we process image and video data that may contain personal data (e.g., identifiable individuals).

Legal basis:

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR),

  • Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

Images or videos may be published (e.g., on our website, social media, or in portfolios) only with your prior consent.

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4. Legal Bases for Processing

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We process personal data on the basis of:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent,

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract,

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – legal obligations,

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests.

5. Hosting and Website Platforms

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Our website may be hosted or managed through the following providers:

  • Wix.com Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel

  • Squarespace Inc., New York, USA

  • Automattic Inc. (WordPress.com), USA

These services may process personal data such as IP addresses or access logs on their servers.

Data transfers to the United States are carried out on the basis of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

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Our website uses cookies. Non-essential cookies (e.g., for marketing or analytics purposes) are only set with your consent.

We use Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland) to analyze user interactions. Data may be transferred to the United States.

You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner on our website.

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7. Communication

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Email / Phone

Data provided through email or telephone is used solely to respond to your inquiries.

WhatsApp Business

We use WhatsApp (WhatsApp Ireland Ltd., Dublin) for communication. Data may be transferred to servers operated by WhatsApp in the United States.

Online Meetings

We conduct online meetings using:

  • Zoom Video Communications Inc., USA

  • Google Meet (Google Ireland Ltd.), Ireland/USA

  • Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd.), Ireland

This may involve the processing of communication data such as names, email addresses, and meeting content.

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8. Social Media Platforms

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We maintain profiles on the following platforms:

  • Instagram, Facebook (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.)

  • LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)

  • Pinterest (Pinterest Europe Ltd.)

  • Additional platforms where applicable

When you visit our profiles, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply.

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9. Disclosure of Personal Data

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We only disclose personal data to third parties if:

  • you have given your consent,

  • it is necessary for fulfilling a contract, or

  • we are legally required to do so.

10. Data Retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations or as required by law.

Image and video data are stored only for the purposes agreed upon and exclusively with your consent.

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11. Your Rights

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Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data (Art. 15),

  • Rectification (Art. 16),

  • Erasure (Art. 17),

  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18),

  • Data portability (Art. 20),

  • Objection (Art. 21).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: maeyummystudio@gmail.com

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12. Data Security

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

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13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect legal requirements or changes in our services.

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