The protection of your personal data is very important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when using this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

DESIGNS OF DESIRE

Jacobus Bellamyhove 35 G

2717 WR

Netherlands

Email: info@designsofdesire.com

2. Website Hosting (Squarespace)

This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc.,

225 Varick Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10014, USA.

Squarespace processes personal data on our behalf as a data processor.

Data transfers to the United States are based on appropriate safeguards in accordance with Art. 46 GDPR (Standard Contractual Clauses).

Squarespace automatically collects technical data such as:

- IP address

- browser type and version

- operating system

- date and time of access

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and stable operation of the website).

3. Contact via Email

If you contact us by email, your personal data will be processed for the purpose of handling your request.

The legal basis for this processing is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to inquiries).

Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent and will be deleted once the request has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies that are necessary for the operation and security of the website.

Optional cookies (such as analytics cookies) are used only after the user has given explicit consent via the cookie banner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Users can manage or withdraw their cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings or browser settings.

5. Social Media Links (Instagram)

This website contains a link to our profile on the social network Instagram.

When clicking on the Instagram link, you will be redirected to Instagram.

Please note that we have no influence on the data processing carried out by Instagram.

Instagram is operated by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited,

4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Further information can be found in Instagram’s privacy policy:

https://privacycenter.instagram.com/

6. Analytics

This website uses analytics tools provided by Squarespace to analyze website usage.

The processing of personal data (such as IP address or usage data) is carried out only after the user has given consent via the cookie banner, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Analytics data is used solely to improve the functionality and content of this website and is not used for profiling or advertising purposes.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- access your personal data

- request rectification or deletion

- restrict or object to processing

- lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

in accordance with the GDPR.

9. Data Protection Contact

For any questions regarding data protection, please contact:

Email: info@designsofdesire.com