Privacy Policy
1. General Information
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you visit this website, contact Studio Thurm or purchase artwork through this website.
Personal data means any information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, postal address, order details or payment-related information.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Studio Thurm
Saskia Thurm
Tonstr. 48
50226 Frechen
Germany
Email: saskiathurm@gmail.com
Website: www.studiothurm.com
3. Hosting and Website Provider
This website is hosted and operated through Squarespace. When you visit this website, technical data may be collected automatically. This can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, date and time of access and similar technical information.
This data is processed to ensure the secure and reliable operation of the website, to display the website correctly and to improve website performance. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in providing a secure, stable and functional website.
4. Contact
If you contact Studio Thurm by email or through a contact form, the information you provide will be processed in order to respond to your enquiry.
This may include your name, your email address, your message and any additional information you choose to provide. The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry relates to a purchase, commission or potential contract, and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for general communication.
Your data will not be shared with third parties unless this is necessary to respond to your enquiry, process your request or comply with legal obligations.
5. Shop and Orders
If you purchase artwork through this website, personal data necessary to process your order will be collected and processed. This may include your name, billing and shipping address, email address, order details, payment status and delivery information.
This data is processed to fulfil the purchase contract, process payment, arrange shipping and comply with tax and accounting obligations. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for contract performance and Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR for legal obligations, such as tax and bookkeeping requirements.
6. Payment Processing
Payments may be processed by external payment service providers, depending on the payment methods available on this website. Payment data is processed by the respective payment provider in order to complete the transaction. Studio Thurm does not usually have access to full payment details such as complete credit card numbers.
The legal basis for payment processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Please also refer to the privacy policies of the respective payment providers used during checkout.
7. Shipping
If an artwork is shipped to you, your shipping details may be shared with shipping service providers in order to deliver your order. This may include your name, postal address, email address and, if required, phone number. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as this processing is necessary to fulfil the purchase contract.
8. Newsletter
If you subscribe to a newsletter, your email address and any additional information you provide will be used to send you news, updates and information about Studio Thurm.
Newsletter emails are only sent with your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by contacting Studio Thurm directly.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time with effect for the future.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function properly, for example for security, shopping cart functionality or language settings. Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent.
The legal basis for technically necessary cookies is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The legal basis for optional analytics or marketing cookies is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
You can adjust your cookie settings through the cookie banner or through your browser settings.
10. Analytics
This website may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website and to improve content, structure and performance.
Analytics tools may process information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, device type, browser type and approximate location.
Analytics cookies or similar tracking technologies are only used if you have given your consent, where required.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
11. Embedded Content and External Links
This website may include links to external websites or embedded content from third-party platforms, such as social media platforms.
If you click on an external link or interact with embedded content, personal data may be processed by the respective third-party provider. Studio Thurm has no control over the data processing carried out by external websites.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
12. Instagram and Social Media
Studio Thurm may maintain profiles on social media platforms such as Instagram.
If you interact with Studio Thurm on social media, the respective platform may process personal data according to its own privacy policy. Studio Thurm may process publicly visible profile information, messages, comments and interactions in order to communicate with you and present artistic work.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on the legitimate interest in communication, marketing and public presentation of Studio Thurm.
13. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Order and invoice data may be stored for the legally required retention periods under German commercial and tax law.
Contact enquiries are generally stored only as long as necessary to respond to the enquiry, unless further retention is required due to contractual, legal or legitimate business reasons.
14. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
right of access
right to rectification
right to erasure
right to restriction of processing
right to data portability
right to object
right to withdraw consent at any time
right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, please contact: saskiathurm@gmail.com.
15. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.
You may contact the supervisory authority responsible for your place of residence or the supervisory authority responsible for Studio Thurm.
For North Rhine-Westphalia, the competent authority is generally:
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2–4
40213 Düsseldorf
Germany
16. Data Security
Studio Thurm takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure or alteration.
Please note that data transmission over the internet can never be completely secure.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or services used.
Last updated: June 2026