Datenschutzrichtlinie

1. Introduction

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Controller

Black Forest Studios GmbH
Dietenbacher Str. 20–22
79199 Kirchzarten
Deutschland

Email: contact@blackforest-studios.com
Phone: +49 (7661) 988 600-0

3. Data Processing Overview

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the functionality and security of the website
  • To respond to inquiries
  • To analyze website usage (if consent is given)

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

4. Data Collection

4.1 Website Access

When visiting our website, the following data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Referrer URL
  • Browser type and operating system

This data is processed to ensure website stability and security (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

4.2 Contact Requests

If you contact us via email or contact form, we process:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

Purpose: responding to your inquiry
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual communication)

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies.

Non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) are only used with your consent.

You can manage your preferences at any time via the cookie banner.

5.1 Analytics

  • Data collected: anonymized IP, usage behavior
  • Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Data transfer: may occur to the USA under appropriate safeguards

6. Embedded Content

  • This website may include embedded content (e.g. videos via YouTube or Vimeo).

    When accessing such content, data may be transmitted to the respective provider.

    Legal basis: consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

7. Data Retention

  • We store personal data only as long as necessary:

    • Contact inquiries: up to 12 months after completion
    • Technical logs: max. 12 months

8. Your Rights

  • You have the right to:

    • Access your data (Art. 15 GDPR)
    • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
    • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
    • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
    • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
    • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

    To exercise your rights, contact:
    contact@blackforest-studios.com

9. Updates

  • We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes.

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