Studio Renate

Last updated: 3 november 2025

Introduction

Studio Renate respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, how we store it, your rights under GDPR (EU and UK), and how you can exercise them.

Studio Renate acts as the Data Controller of your personal information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact details that you voluntarily provide (such as name, email, address) when contacting us, subscribing, or making an inquiry
  • Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, session information)
  • Order and payment information if you purchase artworks or products (processed securely by third‑party payment providers — we do not store full payment card details)

How We Use Your Data

We use this data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and manage communication
  • Process commission or purchase requests
  • Improve website performance and personalize user experience
  • Maintain records required by law (e.g., accounting obligations if a sale occurs)

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on one of the following grounds:

  • Consent — when you subscribe to a newsletter or accept cookies
  • Legitimate interest — such as improving our website
  • Contractual necessity — when you request or purchase a product
  • Legal obligations — e.g., tax records

Sharing Data

We do not sell your personal data. Your information may be shared only with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, email providers, payment processors) strictly for operational purposes and under GDPR‑compliant agreements.

Personal data may be transferred outside the EU only if adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

Cookies & Tracking Technology

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Where required by law, you will be asked for your consent via a cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time in your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact and communication data: up to 3 years after last interaction
  • Order and accounting data: up to 10 years (legal obligation in France)
  • Analytics data: according to configured retention limits

Security

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

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of incorrect or incomplete data
  • Deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability for information processed by consent or contract

You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time (for newsletter or cookies) and to lodge a complaint with CNIL(France’s data protection authority).

To exercise your rights,

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights: 

Address: 10 rue de la Martinelle, 15600 Maurs, France