Our Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The website is operated by:

Studio Patra
Email: [theresa@madamepatra.com]

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2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and any content you submit.
• Newsletter: When you subscribe, we collect your name and email address.
• Contact: When you contact us, we collect your name, email, and the message you send.
• Cookies & Analytics: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (if cookies/Google Analytics or similar are enabled).

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3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To publish and moderate comments.
• To send newsletters and updates (with your explicit consent).
• To respond to inquiries.
• To improve website performance and user experience (analytics).
• To comply with legal obligations.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – e.g., newsletter subscription, cookies.
• Contractual necessity (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – e.g., responding to your inquiries.
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – e.g., ensuring website security.

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5. Data Storage & Retention

• Comments remain visible as long as the blog post exists unless you request deletion.
• Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form data is stored as long as necessary to handle your request.
• Cookies are stored according to your browser settings and consent.

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6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only with trusted service providers (e.g., newsletter mailing service, hosting provider) who process it on our behalf in compliance with GDPR.

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7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data.
• Correct or update your data.
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter).
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [theresa@madamepatra.com].

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8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics.
When you visit the site, you will be asked for your consent before cookies are placed (except for strictly necessary cookies).

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

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9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.