1. Controller / Responsible Party

The controller responsible for data processing on this website (https://photodesignjurek.com) is:

Michael Jurek
Poststrasse 32
31319 Sehnde

Email: M.Jurek@photodesignjurek.com

2. Hosting by Squarespace

Our website is hosted by Squarespace Ireland Ltd., Le Pont House, George's Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Squarespace").

When you visit our website, Squarespace collects log files, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps. This collection is technically necessary to ensure the stability, security, and proper displaying of the website.

The legal basis for processing this data is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Data may be transferred to Squarespace Inc. in the USA. Squarespace is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and utilizes Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

3. Contacting Us

If you contact us directly via email, the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) will be processed for the purpose of handling and responding to your inquiry.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in answering inquiries).

4. Analytics (Squarespace Analytics)

This website uses Squarespace Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Squarespace. Squarespace Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, traffic sources, device details).

The legal basis for setting analytics cookies and processing personal data for analytics purposes is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG (or equivalent national regulations).

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or cookie settings on our website.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use necessary cookies for the proper functioning of the website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and performance/analytics cookies based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

6. Your Rights under the GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Free of charge.

• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Right to erasure / "Right to be forgotten" (Art. 17 GDPR)

• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

• Right to withdraw consent given under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority) if you believe the processing of your personal data violates the GDPR.

7. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices.

Last updated: August 2026