GDPR Compliance

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Handgemachtes Design is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and protecting the rights of individuals regarding their personal data. This page outlines how we ensure compliance and respect your data protection rights.

Data Controller

Handgemachtes Design acts as the data controller for the personal information we collect through this website and our business operations.

Your GDPR Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to obtain a copy of that data. We will provide this information free of charge within one month of your request.

Right to Rectification

If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete it.

Right to Erasure

Also known as the "right to be forgotten," you can request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances, such as when:

• The data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected
• You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for processing
• You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
• The data has been unlawfully processed

Right to Restriction of Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to processing.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU member state where you reside, work, or where an alleged infringement occurred.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please send a written request to [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. If your request is complex or we receive multiple requests, we may extend this period by two additional months and will inform you accordingly.

We may request specific information from you to confirm your identity before processing your request.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with the law
• Legitimate interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

• Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection obligations

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

International Data Transfers

We primarily process and store data within the European Economic Area. If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions confirming that the destination country ensures an adequate level of protection
• Binding corporate rules for transfers within multinational organizations

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods vary based on the type of data and purpose of processing.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR compliance statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.