Data Privacy
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files made up of letters and numbers that are downloaded to your computer when you visit certain websites. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and improve your experience.
1. Why We Use Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
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Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access.
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Service Delivery: To provide the services you choose to receive from us.
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Performance Monitoring: To analyze the performance and effectiveness of our website.
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Enhanced User Experience: To remember your preferences, such as site settings and language options, for a better browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies Used
We use cookies that help improve your interaction with our website. These may include:
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Essential Cookies: Required for the functionality of the website.
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Analytics Cookies: To monitor website usage and performance anonymously.
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Preference Cookies: To remember your language and other settings.
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
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To learn more about cookies and how to control them, visit:
4. Browser-Specific Instructions
You can modify cookie settings in the following browsers:
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Google Chrome
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Android
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies or deleting them may affect your ability to access certain areas or features of our website and could negatively impact your user experience.
6. Google Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, visit: Google Analytics Opt-Out
7. Policy Updates
We may revise this cookie policy from time to time. Check this page periodically for updates.
Privacy Policy
Casstle of Clay values your privacy. This document outlines how your personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection laws (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG).
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Casstle of Clay
Silbersteinstr. 95, 12051 Berlin, Germany
Email: casstleofclay@gmail.com
2. Data Collected
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Personal Data:
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Name and email address, provided when you contact us.
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Payment details for purchases or bookings.
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Website Usage Data:
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Information such as your IP address and browser type may be collected to improve the functionality of the site.
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3. Purpose of Data Collection
Your data is collected to:
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Process orders or bookings.
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Respond to inquiries.
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Improve website functionality and user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal bases for processing your personal data include:
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Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: To fulfill contracts or pre-contractual obligations.
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Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Compliance with legal obligations.
5. Data Sharing
Your data will only be shared when necessary:
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With service providers (e.g., Wix.com for website hosting, PayPal for payment processing).
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With legal authorities if required by law.
6. Data Retention
Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary:
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Customer and order data: Stored for up to 10 years to comply with legal requirements.
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Communication data: Deleted six months after your inquiry is resolved.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights under GDPR:
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Access: Request a copy of your data.
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Correction: Rectify inaccuracies.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your data, unless retention is required by law.
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Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
To exercise your rights, contact us at casstleofclay@gmail.com.
8. Data Security
We implement technical measures to secure your personal data, including encrypted connections and secure hosting provided by Wix.com.
9. Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated. Please check this page regularly for any changes.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this policy, please contact:
Casstle of Clay
Silbersteinstr. 95, 12051 Berlin, Germany
Email: casstleofclay@gmail.com
Effective Date: 28.12.2024.