PRIVACY POLICY

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1. Introduction

This website is operated by studio.48 – Katharina Boll (Germany).

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when you visit this website or place an order.

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.


2. Controller

The controller within the meaning of Art. 4 No. 7 GDPR is:

studio.48 – Katharina Boll
Bachenauer Strasse 37
74254 Offenau
Germany
Email: trustthecats@gmail.com


3. Categories of Personal Data

We process the following personal data:

- First and last name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Payment data (processed by external payment providers)
- Order details and order history
- IP address
- Device and browser information


4. Legal Basis for Processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

Processing is based on:

- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Contract performance (order processing and delivery)
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligation (tax and accounting requirements)
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest (website security and functionality)
- Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent (if optional services such as newsletters are used)


5. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed to:

- Process and fulfill orders
- Provide customer service
- Send order confirmations and updates
- Comply with legal obligations
- Ensure website functionality and security


6. Data Sharing

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Personal data is shared with third parties only insofar as this is necessary for contract performance or required by law.

For the production and delivery of ordered goods, personal data (name, delivery address, order details) is transmitted to external print-on-demand fulfillment providers acting as data processors pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Payment data is processed by external payment service providers.

All service providers are contractually bound to comply with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the respective purpose.

Due to statutory retention obligations under German commercial and tax law, certain data may be stored for up to 10 years.


8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

- Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)
- Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
- Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
- Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
- Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
- Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
- Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact:
trustthecats@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.


9. Cookies

This website may use technically necessary cookies to ensure functionality.

If additional cookies are used, they are based on consent where legally required.

You can manage cookie settings via your browser.


10. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.


11. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated when necessary. The current version is always available on this website