Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklärung
1. General Information
This website is operated by Janine Grosche / PATH.
This Privacy Policy outlines how personal data is collected, processed, and stored when visiting path-studio.com, placing an order, subscribing to updates or product waitlists, or contacting the practice directly.
Data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO) and applicable German data protection law.
2. Responsible Party / Controller
Janine Grosche
PATH
Grabenstr. 5b
14943 Luckenwalde
Germany
E-Mail: lab@path-studio.com
3. Data Collected
The following data may be collected through this website:
name, shipping address, billing address, email address, order and payment-related information
information voluntarily provided through email correspondence or contact forms
newsletter and waitlist subscription data
technical information such as IP address, browser and device information, cookies, and website interaction data
4. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
Personal data is processed for:
processing and fulfilling orders — Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
communication regarding orders, commissions and related enquiries — Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR
website operation, functionality and security — Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
compliance with legal, tax and accounting obligations — Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
newsletters, waitlists and non-essential analytics where consent is required — Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR
5. Hosting & Third-Party Services
This website and online shop are operated using Squarespace.
Personal data may be processed by Squarespace for website hosting, shop functionality, analytics, newsletter services and other technical functions necessary to operate the website.
Payments are processed through Stripe. Information necessary to process a payment may be transmitted to Stripe. PATH does not store complete credit or debit card details.
For order delivery, necessary information such as your name and shipping address may be transmitted to DHL or another selected shipping provider.
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where applicable, such transfers are made subject to safeguards required under the GDPR.
Personal data is not sold.
6. Cookies & Analytics
This website uses technically necessary cookies for website functionality, security and checkout processes and uses Squarespace Analytics to understand website usage and performance.
Where consent is required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, processing takes place only after consent has been given.
Cookie consent can be changed or withdrawn at any time through Cookie Preferences on this website.
7. Newsletter & Waitlists
If you subscribe to the PATH newsletter or a product waitlist, your email address and any additional information you provide are processed for the purpose of sending updates regarding works, releases, exhibitions, publications and related projects.
Newsletter and waitlist services are managed through Squarespace Email Campaigns. Processing is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting lab@path-studio.com.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right, where the applicable legal requirements are met, to:
access your personal data
request correction or deletion
request restriction of processing
data portability
object to processing
withdraw consent at any time
lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority
9. Storage Duration
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required under applicable legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements.
Newsletter and waitlist data is generally retained until consent is withdrawn, subject to any limited retention necessary to document consent.
10. Data Security
This website uses SSL/TLS encryption. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.
11. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data:
Last updated: August 2026