Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Contact Information of the Controller

1.1 About Our Website

We're pleased that you're visiting our website and appreciate your interest. Below, we inform you about how we handle your personal data when using our website. Personal data includes all information that can be used to personally identify you.

1.2 Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Maerz Studio. The controller is the natural or legal person that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

···

Phone: ···

Email: ···

2. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

2.1 Server Logfiles

When you use our website for informational purposes only without registering or submitting information to us, we only collect data that your browser transmits to our server (so-called "server logfiles"). When you access our website, we collect the following data, which is technically necessary to display the website to you:

Website visited
Date and time of access
Amount of data sent in bytes
Source/referrer from which you arrived at this page
Browser used
Operating system used
IP address used (if applicable: in anonymized form)

Processing is performed in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR based on our legitimate interest in improving the stability and functionality of our website. We do not share or otherwise use this data. However, we reserve the right to subsequently review the server logfiles if there are concrete indications of unlawful use.

2.2 SSL/TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of personal data and other confidential content (e.g., orders or inquiries to us), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can identify an encrypted connection by the "https://" string and the lock icon in your browser's address bar.

3. Hosting & Content Delivery Network

3.1 Cloudflare

For hosting our website and displaying site content, we use Cloudflare Inc., USA.

All data collected from our website is processed on the provider's servers. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider that ensures the protection of our website visitors' data and prohibits unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has adopted the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.

3.2 Vercel

For hosting our website, we use Vercel Inc., USA.

All data collected from our website is processed on the provider's servers. We have concluded a data processing agreement with the provider to ensure the protection of your data.

For data transfers to the USA, the provider has adopted the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

4. Cookies

To make your visit to our website attractive and enable the use of certain functions, we use cookies—small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser (so-called "session cookies"), while others remain on your device longer and enable the storage of page settings (so-called "persistent cookies").

If cookies process personal data, such processing is either performed to fulfill a contract, with your consent, or in pursuit of our legitimate interests.

You can configure your browser to inform you about cookie setting and decide on their acceptance individually. Please note that if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of our website may be limited.

5. Contact

When you contact us (via contact form or email), we process personal data solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and only to the extent necessary. Your data will be deleted once the matter is conclusively clarified, unless legal retention obligations apply.

6. Security

For security purposes, this website uses Cloudflare services. The provider protects the website from unauthorized third-party access, cyber attacks, viruses, and malware.

Processing is based on our legitimate interest in protecting the website. We have concluded a data processing agreement that ensures the protection of your data.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the following rights:

Right of access under Art. 15 GDPR
Right to rectification under Art. 16 GDPR
Right to erasure under Art. 17 GDPR
Right to restrict processing under Art. 18 GDPR
Right to data portability under Art. 20 GDPR
Right to withdraw consent under Art. 7(3) GDPR
Right to lodge a complaint under Art. 77 GDPR

If we process your personal data based on our legitimate interest, you have the right to object to such processing at any time.

8. Duration of Storage

The duration of storage of personal data depends on the applicable legal basis, the processing purpose, and any applicable legal retention requirements. Upon expiration, your data will be routinely deleted unless it remains necessary for contract fulfillment or other purposes.

Privacy policy based on legal expert template. Last updated: 11.04.2026

Imprint Terms & Conditions