Privacy policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. General information

This website, visualsbymaria.studio, is operated by Maria Stöber.
We take the protection of your personal data seriously and process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.

2. Data controller

Maria Stöber
Grüner Weg 64
48341 Altenberge
Germany
Email: hello@visualsbymaria.studio

3. Data collection on this website

a) Contact (email communication)

If you contact us via email, the data you provide (e.g. name, email address, message content) will be stored for the purpose of processing your request.

We do not share this data without your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (contract or pre-contractual request)

b) Server log files (Squarespace)

Squarespace automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits automatically. This may include:

  • IP address

  • browser type and version

  • operating system

  • time of access

  • referrer URL

This data is used to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation)

c) Cookies

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

They may be used for:

  • website functionality

  • analytics (e.g. Squarespace statistics)

  • embedded content (e.g. Instagram)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly.

d) Analytics (Squarespace)

This website may use Squarespace Analytics to understand visitor behavior (e.g. page views, traffic sources). This data is anonymized where possible.

e) Embedded content (Instagram)

This website may include embedded content from Instagram. When you view such content, Instagram may collect data such as your IP address.

Instagram is operated by Meta Platforms Inc., USA. Data transfer to the USA may occur under appropriate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

4. Storage duration

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.

5. Your rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, contact: hello@visualsbymaria.studio

6. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

7. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to comply with legal requirements or changes to our services.