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Privacy Policy

Bianca Hodselle ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal data you provide when using our website www.biancahodselle.com (the "Website"). All data processing is carried out in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and applicable local laws.

1. Types and Sources of Data Collected

a. Browsing Data
During normal website operations, certain personal data is automatically collected by our IT systems. This information, known as log files, is transmitted as part of standard internet communications protocols. These data are not collected to identify users but could potentially be associated with individuals through processing and associations with data held by third parties. Collected data may include:

  • IP address

  • Device domain names

  • URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) addresses of requested resources

  • Time of request

  • Method used to submit the request to the server

  • Size of the file received in response

  • Numerical codes indicating the server response status

  • Other technical parameters related to the user’s IT environment

This data is used solely to obtain anonymous statistical information on the use of the Website and to monitor its correct functioning.

b. Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to ensure its proper functionality and improve the services offered. Cookies are small text files sent to the user’s browser, stored there, and retransmitted to the Website upon the user's return. For more information, including how to disable or reject cookies, please consult our Cookie Policy.

c. Data Voluntarily Provided by Users
We collect and process personal data that you voluntarily provide through the Website. This may occur when:

  • You complete contact forms for inquiries or commissions (e.g., name, surname, email, uploaded files such as photos for commissioned projects).

  • You register for events or workshops (e.g., name, surname, email).

By voluntarily sending emails to the addresses listed on the Website, we acquire the sender's email address and any other personal data included in the message.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and manage communication with you.

  • To manage registrations for events and workshops.

  • To create and manage custom commissioned projects.

  • To improve the functionality and performance of the Website.

  • To send newsletters or promotional materials, only with your explicit consent.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The legal bases for processing your data are:

  • Consent: For sending newsletters and promotional communications.

  • Performance of a contract: For handling commissioned projects and event registrations.

  • Legitimate interest: For maintaining and improving Website functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your data may be shared with third parties solely for the purposes outlined above, including:

  • IT service providers responsible for Website maintenance and operation.

  • Email marketing services, only with your consent.

We do not share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and in compliance with legal obligations. After this period, your data will be deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request the deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Restrict the processing of your data.

  • Object to data processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hodselle@yahoo.com

8. External Links

Our Website contains external links (e.g., to the online shop) governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Bianca Hodselle
Email: hodselle@yahoo.com
Website: www.biancahodselle.com

By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 17 January 2025

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