1. General Information and Principles of Data Processing

We appreciate your visit to our website. Protecting your privacy and personal data is very important to us. According to Art. 4 No. 1 GDPR, personal data refers to any information that can be linked to an identifiable person, such as your name, address, email, or IP address.

This privacy policy informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website. We only collect and process personal data when necessary for the functionality and security of our website. No data is shared with third parties unless legally required.

This privacy policy applies exclusively to our website and not to external websites linked via hyperlinks. We are not responsible for how third-party websites handle your data—please refer to their respective privacy policies.

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2. Data Controller

The responsible entity for data processing on this website is:

De Prato Design
Laetitia de Prato
Im Sommergarten 7
55131 Mainz
Germany
Email: deprato@design.de

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3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data to ensure the functionality and security of our site. This data is transmitted by your browser and stored in server log files, including:

• IP address

• Date and time of access

• Accessed pages and files

• Referrer URL (previous URL)

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

Legal Basis

This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as it is necessary for the legitimate interest of providing a secure and functional website.

Storage Duration

Log files are automatically deleted as soon as they are no longer required for the purpose of website security. In specific cases, data may be stored longer if legally required.

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4. Use of Cookies

We only use technically necessary cookies to enable the basic functionality of our website. These cookies do not collect personal data and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

You can configure your browser to block cookies or delete them at any time. However, please note that some website functions may not work properly without cookies.

Legal Basis

The use of necessary cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as it serves the legitimate interest of providing a functional website.

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5. Contact via Email

If you contact us via email, we will store and process the personal data you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address, and message content) solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.

Legal Basis

This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, as it is necessary for pre-contractual measures or legitimate communication.

Storage Duration

Your data will be deleted as soon as your inquiry has been processed and there are no legal obligations to retain it.

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6. Data Security

We take technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to ensure secure data transmission.

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7. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Request information about your stored data.

• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data.

• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Request deletion of your data if legally permitted.

• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – Request limited processing under certain conditions.

• Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.

• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR) – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

If you believe that your data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with a data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR).

For any data protection inquiries, please contact us at: deprato@design.de.

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8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy if necessary due to legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on our website.

Last updated: [13/02/2025]