This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use this website operated by Grit Brune Photography (“we”, “us”).

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

1. Data Controller

The controller responsible for data processing is:
[Grit Brune]
[Holzhausenstraße 13, 60322 Frankfurt, Germany]
[mail@gritbrunephotography.com]

2. Data Collected

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Address (for order processing and shipping)
• Payment and billing information (bank transfer details)
• Order details
• Communication content (e.g. email inquiries)

3. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling orders
• Communicating with customers
• Preparing invoices and payment processing
• Shipping physical products
• Legal compliance obligations
• Website security and technical operation

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
• Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligations)
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• shipping providers
• payment-related banking institutions
• IT service providers (hosting/email services)

All third parties are required to comply with data protection regulations.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for:

• order fulfillment
• legal retention obligations (e.g. tax law)

7. Rights of the Data Subject

You have the right to:

• access your data
• request correction
• request deletion (where legally possible)
• restrict processing
• data portability
• lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for:

• technical functionality
• security

Non-essential cookies will only be used with user consent, where required.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
privacy[at]gritbrunephotography.com