Privacy Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is very important to me. I therefore process your data exclusively on the basis of the applicable legal regulations (GDPR, TMG). This privacy policy informs you about the most important aspects of data processing on my website.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Elisabeth Rode
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 17
84489 Burghausen, Germany
📧 relpaintstudio@artbyrel.com

3. Collection and Use of Personal Data

Your personal data will be collected when you:

  • Contact me via email or social media
  • Place an order (e.g. via Etsy or directly)
  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)
  • Visit this website (see section 7)

Depending on the interaction, the following data may be processed:

  • Name
  • Address (for orders)
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Order details (items, price, payment method)
  • Message content

These data are used for the following purposes:

  • To process your order
  • To communicate with you
  • To ship artwork or products
  • To issue invoices
  • To fulfill legal obligations (e.g. tax regulations)

The legal basis for the processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) and Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligations).

4. Data Sharing

Your data will not be shared with third parties unless this is necessary for the fulfillment of a contract (e.g. shipping providers, tax consultants) or if I am legally obliged to do so.

5. Data Retention

Your data will only be stored as long as necessary for contractual or legal obligations. Tax law requires the storage of certain data for up to 10 years.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Delete your data (Art. 17 GDPR), unless retention is required by law
  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact me at the email address provided above.

7. Server Log Files & Cookies

When visiting my website, your browser automatically transmits certain information to the server, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Time of access

These server log files are stored for security reasons and to ensure the proper operation of the website. They are not used to personally identify you.
If cookies are used (e.g. for basic site functionality or analytics), you will be informed and given the option to consent.

8. External Links and Social Media

If my website contains links to external platforms (e.g. Etsy, Instagram), please refer to their respective privacy policies. I have no control over third-party content or data processing practices.

9. Contact Outside of Etsy

If you contact me directly via email or social media, I will process your data in accordance with Art. 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR to handle your inquiry.

10. Complaints

If you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR).