Privacy policy.

(Required under GDPR / DSGVO)


1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is important to me.

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, processed, and used when you visit this website.


Responsible party:

Romy Merker

Am Schloss 69

19386, Passow

Germany

Email: info@romys.art

2. Collection of Personal Data

a) Website Visit

When you visit this website, Squarespace automatically collects data necessary for technical operation, including:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

This data is collected only for technical security and website functionality and is not merged with other data sources.

b) Contact Form / Email Contact

If you contact me via the contact form or email, the information you provide (e.g. name, email address, message content) will be stored in order to process your inquiry.

This data will not be shared without your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contractual communication) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)

c) Commissions & Orders

If you request a commission or place an order, your personal data is processed solely for:

  • Communication

  • Order processing

  • Shipping

  • Invoicing

Data is only shared where necessary (e.g. payment providers, shipping companies).

3. Payment Providers

Payments on this website may be processed via:

  • PayPal

  • Credit card providers

When using these services, your payment data is transmitted directly to the respective provider.

I do not have access to your full payment details. Each provider is responsible for data processing under their own privacy policies.

4. Hosting

This website is hosted by:

Squarespace, Inc.

225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA

Squarespace processes personal data (such as IP addresses, server log files, and website usage data) on behalf of the website operator for the purpose of providing and maintaining the website.

Data processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure and reliable operation of this website).

Squarespace participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring an adequate level of data protection in accordance with Art. 45 GDPR.

A data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) has been concluded with Squarespace.

Further information on data protection at Squarespace can be found in Squarespace’s own privacy policy.

5. Cookies

This website may use technically necessary cookies to ensure proper functionality.

No tracking or marketing cookies are used unless explicitly stated.

If cookies are used, they do not store personal data beyond what is technically required.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectify inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Receive your data in a portable format (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state of your residence or workplace.

8. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes.

The current version published on this website always applies.