1.Introduction
HERTZ STUDIO is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is protected. This Privacy & Cookies Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as well as how we use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
2. Data Controller
HERTZ STUDIO is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our contact details are as follows:
- HERTZ STUDIO S.R.L.
- Email: office@hertzstudio.ro
3. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Contact details
- Information related to project inquiries
- IP address and browser type (via cookies)
4. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data when you:
- Submit an inquiry through our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or other communications
- Interact with us via social media, email, or phone
5. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under the GDPR, we must have a valid legal reason to process your data. We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have provided clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill the contract we have with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and marketing our projects, except where these interests are overridden by your data protection rights.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services
- To manage our contractual relationship with you
- To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional information (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services based on your feedback and interactions
- To comply with legal obligations
7. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:
- You have given explicit consent
- It is required by law or necessary to protect our rights
- It is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., sharing information with contractors or service providers involved in your project)
When we use third-party service providers, we ensure they comply with GDPR and have adequate safeguards in place to protect your data.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain situations.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data when the processing is based on our legitimate interest.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the basis for processing, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights under the GDPR have been violated.
10. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our website.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze how visitors use our website to improve its performance.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the inherent risks of internet-based data transmission.
12. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or reliance on an adequacy decision by the European Commission.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
For any questions about this policy, your rights, or how we process your personal data, please contact us at:
HERTZ STUDIO S.R.L.
Email: office@hertzstudio.ro