‍1. Data Protection Overview
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General Information
The following information provides a brief overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data includes all data that can personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy listed below this text.


Data Collection on this Website
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Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find their contact details in the "Note on the Responsible Party" section of this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Your data is collected by you providing it to us. This may include data you enter into a contact form. Other data is automatically collected or with your consent when you visit the website through our IT systems. This includes technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically when you enter this website

What do we use your data for?
Some data is collected to ensure the proper provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.
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Your Rights Regarding Your Data
You have the right to obtain free information about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given consent for data processing, you can revoke it at any time for the future. Additionally, under certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For further questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time.
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2. Hosting
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We host the content of our website with the following provider:
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Webflow
The provider is Webflow, Inc., 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA (hereinafter "Webflow"). When you visit our website, Webflow collects various log files, including your IP addresses.

Webflow is a tool for creating and hosting websites. Webflow stores cookies or other recognition technologies necessary for displaying the page, providing specific website functions, and ensuring security (essential cookies).

Details can be found in Webflow's privacy policy: Webflow Privacy Policy.

The use of Webflow is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in a reliable presentation of our website. If consent has been requested, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG, provided that the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user's device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transfer to the USA is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission.
Details can be found here: Webflow EU Privacy Policy.


Data Processing Agreement
We have entered into a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a legally required agreement ensuring that the processing of personal data of our website visitors is carried out only according to our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.





3. General and mandatory information
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Data Protection
The operators of these pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that can be used to personally identify you. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and for what purpose.

We point out that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) may have security vulnerabilities. A complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Controller's Note
The controller for data processing on this website is:
DA Creative Studio UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)
Königsallee 43
71634 Ludwigsburg
Email: info@kyotostudio.de

The controller is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).



Storage Duration
Unless a specific storage period is specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to exist. If you request deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to exist.



Legal Bases for Data Processing on this website
‍If you have given your consent to data processing, we process your personal data based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data are processed. In case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the processing is also based on Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to information on your device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the processing is also based on § 25(1) TTDSG. Consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is necessary for the performance of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, the processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, we process your data if necessary to fulfill a legal obligation based on Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Data processing can also be based on our legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The specific legal bases applicable in each case are outlined in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.




Note on Data Transfer to the USA and other countries
We use tools from companies based in the USA or other data protectionally insecure third countries. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in these third countries. We would like to point out that there is no level of data protection comparable to that of the EU in these countries. For example, US companies are obligated to disclose personal data to security authorities without you being able to take legal action against it. It cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) process, evaluate, and permanently store your data located on US servers for monitoring purposes. We have no influence on these processing activities.



Revocation of your consent to Data Processing
Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You can revoke a consent you have already given at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected.
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Right to Object to Data Collection in Special Cases and to Direct Advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)
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If data processing is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. e or f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data at any time for reasons arising from your particular situation; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The respective legal basis on which processing is based can be found in this data protection declaration. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for processing that outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, or the processing serves to assert, exercise, or defend legal claims (objection under Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR).

If your personal data is processed to operate direct advertising, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of such advertising; this also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct advertising. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for the purpose of direct advertising (objection under Art. 21 para. 2 GDPR).


Right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority‍
In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies.
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Right to data portability‍
You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another responsible party, this will only be done to the extent that it is technically feasible.


Information, correction, and deletion
‍Within the framework of the applicable legal provisions, you have the right to free information about your stored personal data, its origin and recipient, and the purpose of data processing, as well as a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose, as well as for further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time.


Right to restriction of processing
‍You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time for this purpose. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:

- If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we usually need time to verify this. For the duration of the examination, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

- If the processing of your personal data happened/happens unlawfully, you can request the restriction of data processing instead of deletion.

- If we no longer need your personal data, but you need it for the exercise, defense, or assertion of legal claims, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of deletion.

- If you have lodged an objection according to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR, a balance must be struck between your interests and ours. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests outweigh, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.


If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – apart from their storage – may only be processed with your consent or for the assertion, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.
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4. Data collection on this website
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Cookies
Our websites use so-called "cookies." Cookies are small data packets that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either temporarily stored for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies) on your device.
Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser.
Cookies can be created by us (first-party cookies) or come from third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies).
Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services from third-party companies within websites (e.g., cookies for processing payment services). Cookies serve various functions.
Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies can be used to evaluate user behavior or for advertising purposes.
Cookies that are necessary for the performance of the electronic communication process, the provision of certain functions desired by you (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or for the optimization of the website (e.g., cookies for measuring the web audience) are stored on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified.
The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing necessary cookies for the technically error-free and optimized provision of his services. If consent to the storage of cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of this consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 Para. 1 TTDSG); consent can be revoked at any time.
You can set your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies and only allow cookies in individual cases, exclude the acceptance of cookies for certain cases or in general, and activate the automatic deletion of cookies when closing the browser.

If cookies are deactivated, the functionality of this website may be restricted. Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this data protection declaration.


Server-Log-Dateien
The provider of the pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are: browser type and browser version, operating system used, referrer URL, host name of the accessing computer, time of the server request, IP address.

These data will not be combined with other data sources.
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The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically error-free presentation and optimization of his website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.


Contact form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your details from the inquiry form, including the contact details you provided there, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing the inquiry and in case of follow-up questions. We will not pass on this data without your consent.
The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, insofar as your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries sent to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you ask us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular retention periods – remain unaffected.


Inquiry by E-Mail, phone oder fax
If you contact us by e-mail, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all personal data resulting from it (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We will not pass on this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. b GDPR, insofar as your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures.
In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the inquiries sent to us (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR) or on your consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time.
The data you send to us via contact requests will remain with us until you request us to delete it, revoke your consent to storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory statutory provisions – in particular statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.


Usage of Google Analytics
‍We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. The data collected is used to optimize our website and advertising efforts. Google Analytics is provided to us by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google processes the website usage data on our behalf and is contractually committed to measures ensuring the security and confidentiality of the processed data.

Data Transmitted to Google During Your Website Visit:
‍Pages visited
Achievement of "website goals" (e.g., contact requests and newsletter sign-ups)
Your behavior on the pages (e.g., duration of stay, clicks, scroll depth)
Your approximate location (country and city)
Your internet address (IP address)
Technical information such as browser, internet provider, device, and screen resolution
Source of your visit (i.e., through which website or advertising medium you came to us)A randomly generated user ID

No personal data such as name, address, or contact information is transmitted to Google Analytics. This data is transferred to Google's servers in the USA. We point out that data protection laws in the USA do not guarantee the same level of protection as within the EU. Google Analytics stores cookies in your web browser for two years from your last visit. These cookies contain a randomly generated user ID, allowing you to be recognized during future website visits.The recorded data is stored along with the randomly generated user ID, enabling the evaluation of pseudonymous user profiles. These user-related data are automatically deleted after 14 months. Other data remain stored in an aggregated form indefinitely. If you do not agree with the data collection, you can prevent it by installing the browser add-on to disable Google Analytics or by rejecting the cookies through our cookie settings dialog.


‍Google Tag Manager
‍We use Google Tag Manager to efficiently manage various tags on our website. The Google Tag Manager itself does not store any personal data; it only triggers other tags that may collect data. More information can be found in Google's privacy policy.


‍Meta Pixel
‍Our website uses the Meta Pixel from Facebook to analyze user behavior on our website and to serve targeted advertising. Data such as IP address, browser information, and visited pages can be transmitted to Facebook. If you are logged in to Facebook, Facebook can associate this data with your profile. More information can be found in Facebook's privacy policy.

‍Cookie Script
‍We use the tool Cookie Script to obtain and manage your consent for the use of cookies. Cookie Script stores your preferences regarding the use of cookies and ensures that cookies are only set with your consent. More information can be found in the Cookie Script privacy policy.

‍Zapier
‍We use Zapier to create automated workflows between various applications. Zapier acts as a data processor, and a data processing agreement exists between us and Zapier. Zapier processes data only on our behalf and according to our instructions. More information can be found in Zapier's privacy policy.

‍Microsoft Clarity
‍Our website uses Microsoft Clarity, a tool for analyzing user behavior. Microsoft Clarity collects data about user behavior on our website, such as clicks, scrolls, and mouse movements. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve our website. More information can be found in Microsoft's privacy policy.

Hotjar
We use Hotjar in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimize this service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don’t like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behavior and their devices. This includes a device's IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile. Hotjar is contractually forbidden to sell any of the data collected on our behalf.For further details, please see the ‘about Hotjar’ section of Hotjar’s support site.