Third-Party Services and Social Media
Third-Party Services and Social Media
This website uses various third-party services to operate the website, analyze its usage, provide content in multiple languages, process orders, and communicate with interested parties through social media.
Below, we provide information about the service providers involved and the processing of personal data.
Squarespace
This website is operated using Squarespace, a website and e-commerce platform. Services provided by the Squarespace group, particularly Squarespace Ireland Limited, are used for this purpose.
When visiting this website, technically necessary data may be processed. This includes, in particular, IP addresses, browser information, operating systems, pages visited, and the time of access.
This data is required to provide the website, ensure its security, and maintain reliable operation.
Where necessary for providing and securing the website, data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests). Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) may additionally apply when processing orders.
In the course of providing its services, personal data may also be processed outside the European Union. Such transfers are subject to the applicable data protection requirements and legal transfer mechanisms.
For further information, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy.
Squarespace Analytics
We use Squarespace's analytics features to evaluate how visitors use our website.
This may involve processing information about page views, traffic sources, devices used, interactions, and browsing behavior. These insights help us better understand how our website is used and improve our services.
Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies for these purposes. Where consent is required, processing is based on Article 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with Section 25 of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).
For further information, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy.
Weglot – Website Translation
We use the translation service Weglot, provided by Weglot SAS, France, to make this website available in multiple languages.
Weglot enables us to provide our website in different languages. For this purpose, the service processes website content and, where applicable, technical information such as IP addresses, URLs accessed, and language preferences.
Depending on the technical implementation, cookies or similar technologies may be used to store language preferences and provide translation features.
The processing of personal data for the purpose of providing a multilingual website is generally based on our legitimate interest in making our website accessible to an international audience, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Where consent is required for specific technologies, the applicable legal consent requirements apply.
Weglot may use subcontractors to provide its services, which may involve processing personal data outside the European Union. According to the provider, appropriate data protection transfer mechanisms are used for such transfers.
For further information, please refer to the Weglot Privacy Policy.
Payment Processing via Squarespace Payments
We use Squarespace Payments, an integrated payment solution provided by our website platform Squarespace, to process payments in our online shop.
During payment processing, the personal data required for the transaction is processed. This may include contact details, billing and shipping information, payment details, and information about orders and transactions.
Squarespace Payments works with the following service providers, among others:
Stripe: For the technical processing of payments. Further information is available in the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Sift: For monitoring and detecting potentially fraudulent transactions. Further information is available in the Sift Privacy Policy.
The processing of personal data required for payment transactions is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract). Where personal data is processed for fraud prevention, legitimate interests pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR may apply.
PayPal
We also offer the option of processing orders through the payment service provider PayPal.
The service is provided by PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., Luxembourg.
When PayPal is selected as the payment method, the personal data necessary to process the payment is transmitted to PayPal. This may include contact and billing details, payment information, order details, and transaction information.
The transfer of data for payment processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
PayPal may carry out additional data processing under its own responsibility, for example, for fraud prevention or the verification of certain payment methods.
For further information, please refer to the PayPal Privacy Policy.
We maintain a public Facebook page to showcase our artwork, share news and updates, and communicate with interested parties.
The service is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Ireland.
When visiting our Facebook page, Meta processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy. This may include usage data, device information, and interactions with our page.
Through the Page Insights feature, we may receive aggregated statistical information. These insights help us better understand the reach of our posts and the interests of our visitors.
With regard to the processing of personal data in connection with Page Insights, we share joint responsibility with Meta pursuant to Article 26 GDPR. Further details are set out in the relevant agreement with Meta.
Where no other legal basis applies, our processing of personal data for maintaining our Facebook presence and communicating with interested parties is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
Further information:
We maintain an Instagram account where we share insights into our artistic work, showcase our artwork, and connect with our community.
The service is provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Ireland.
When visiting our Instagram profile, Meta processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy. This may include information about platform usage and interactions with our content.
Through Instagram Insights, we receive aggregated statistical information, such as the reach of our posts and engagement with our content.
Where the processing of Insights data falls under joint responsibility with Meta, the relevant agreements pursuant to Article 26 GDPR apply.
Unless another legal basis applies, our processing of personal data for maintaining our Instagram presence and communicating with interested parties is generally based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
For further information, please refer to the Meta Privacy Policy.
YouTube
I maintain a YouTube channel where I publish videos about my artwork and artistic creative process.
The service is provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
This website contains links to my YouTube channel and individual videos. When clicking these links, you will be redirected to YouTube, where Google processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy. This may include your IP address, device information, and details about your browsing behavior.
Through YouTube Analytics, I receive statistical information about the usage and reach of my published videos. These insights help me better tailor my content to the interests of my viewers.
Where I process personal data in connection with managing my YouTube channel and communicating with users, such processing is generally based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests).
For further information, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
Fine Art America
For the sale of selected Fine Art Prints, I provide links to the external online shop Fine Art America.
When clicking the relevant link, you will leave my website and be redirected to Fine Art America's online shop. Orders and payments are processed directly by the external provider.
Fine Art America processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy. This may include contact details, order information, payment details, and shipping information.
For further information, please refer to the Fine Art America Privacy Policy.