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 www.path-studio.com, placing an order, subscribing to updates, 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
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, and payment information submitted during checkout
information voluntarily provided through email correspondence or contact forms
newsletter subscription data
technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and website interaction data
4. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
processing and fulfilling orders
communication regarding works, commissions, and enquiries
shipping and payment handling
maintaining website functionality and security
understanding website interaction and improving accessibility
compliance with legal and tax obligations
sending occasional updates regarding new works, exhibitions, publications, or projects (only where consent has been given)
5. Legal Basis
Data processing is based on the following legal grounds under Art. 6 GDPR:
performance of a contract (Art. 6 (1)(b))
consent (Art. 6 (1)(a))
compliance with legal obligations (Art. 6 (1)(c))
legitimate interests such as website security and functionality (Art. 6 (1)(f))
6. Hosting & Third-Party Services
This website is hosted via Squarespace.
Certain data may be processed by Squarespace, payment providers, shipping services, or other technical providers required for the operation of the website and fulfilment of orders.
Payments are processed through integrated third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal under their respective privacy policies and security standards.
Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for advertising purposes.
7. Cookies
This website uses technically necessary cookies required for secure website functionality and checkout processes.
Additional analytical cookies may be used to better understand visitor interaction with the website.
Visitors may adjust or disable cookies through their browser settings.
8. Newsletter
If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, your email address will be stored for the purpose of sending occasional information regarding works, collections, exhibitions, publications, or related projects.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time via the unsubscribe link included in each email.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
request access to your stored personal data
request correction or deletion of your data
withdraw consent at any time
object to the processing of your data
lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority
10. 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 regulations.
11. Data Security
This website uses SSL encryption (https).
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information. However, no digital transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be entirely secure.
12. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data:
lab@path-studio.com