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Privacy Policy

Draft Privacy Policy for Ceramique

1. Data Controller

The data controller (“we”/”us”) for the processing described herein is:

Frank Theunissen
1628 route de Boisse
81170 Cordes-sur-Ciel, France
Email: info@laceramique.com
Phone: +33 5 63 53 72 97


2. Types of Data We Collect

  • Log Data & Access Information: When you visit our site, we collect technical data automatically—such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, date and time, referring URL—for security and site optimization purposes.

  • Contact Form Data: If you submit inquiries or messages, we collect your name, email address, and message content; this is processed based on your consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).

  • Optional Cookies or Analytics (if implemented): You’ll be informed separately if the site uses cookies or tracking tools. This draft assumes minimal or no tracking, unless specified otherwise.


3. Legal Basis & Purpose of Processing

  • Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): We process access data to maintain site security and improve user experience.

  • Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)): We process data entered in contact forms only with your explicit consent.

  • Contractual Necessity (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): If any contractual services are offered (e.g., ceramic courses), we’ll process personal data needed to fulfill those agreements.


4. Data Retention & Security

  • Retention: Log data is retained for a limited period (e.g., up to 14 days), and other personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated.

  • Security: We employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data is protected against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. (e.g., HTTPS, secure server configuration.)


5. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties except when:

  • required by law,

  • necessary for our service delivery (e.g., payment processing),

  • you give explicit consent,

  • or a third-party processor handles data on our behalf under a GDPR-compliant agreement.

Transfers of personal data outside the EEA only take place when EU law permits it, e.g., via an adequacy decision or appropriate safeguards.business.gov.nlVelotix


6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • access your data (Article 15),

  • rectify inaccuracies (Article 16),

  • erase your data (“right to be forgotten,” Article 17),

  • restrict processing (Article 18),

  • receive your data in a portable format (Article 20),

  • object to processing (Article 21),

  • and withdraw consent any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your data has been mishandled.Dockyardgdprhub.euKVK


7. Record-Keeping

We maintain records of our data processing activities as required and make them available to supervisory authorities upon request.linklaters.comGeneris Global Legal Services


8. Amendments to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Changes will become effective upon posting. We encourage you to check back periodically for updates.


Summary Table

SectionDetails
Data ControllerFrank Theunissen (France)
Data CollectedAccess logs, contact form entries
Legal BasisLegitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity
RetentionLog data: ~14 days; contact data: as required
SecuritySecured servers, standard safeguards
Third-Party SharingMinimal, only as required or with consent
User RightsFull GDPR-specified rights, including complaint to Dutch AP
Record-KeepingMaintained per GDPR requirements
Policy ChangesNotified by updates on the site