Privacy Policy

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to personal data when this website is visited. Personal data includes all data with which a person can be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in the following sections.

Who is responsible for data collection on this website? Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Contact details can be found in the "Note on the responsible entity" section of this privacy policy. How is data collected? Data is collected, on the one hand, when it is provided to us. This could, for example, be data entered into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically or after corresponding consent when visiting the website by our IT systems. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). The collection of this data takes place automatically as soon as this website is entered. What is data used for? Some data is collected to ensure error-free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior or for marketing purposes, provided that corresponding consent has been given. What rights exist regarding data? There is a right at any time to obtain information free of charge about the origin, recipients, and purpose of stored personal data. Furthermore, there is a right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If consent to data processing has been given, this consent can be revoked at any time for the future. In addition, under certain circumstances, there is a right to request the restriction of the processing of personal data. Furthermore, there is a right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For any questions about data protection, please contact us at info@blackwell-studio.com.

This website is hosted with Vercel Inc., 340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA ("Vercel"). When this website is visited, Vercel collects log files including the IP address and sets technically necessary cookies for rendering, security, and the correct functioning of the website. The use of Vercel is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. There is a legitimate interest in a reliable, fast, and secure provision of this online offering. If corresponding consent was requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the US is based on the standard contractual clauses of the EU Commission as well as a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Vercel to ensure that personal data is processed only according to instructions and in compliance with the GDPR. Vercel is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. More information: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

The entity responsible for data processing on this website is: Blackwell Ventures LLC 30 N Gould St, Ste N Sheridan, WY 82801 United States (USA) Represented by: Maximilian Jovanovic (Member) Email: info@blackwell-studio.com Phone: +49 163 874 1625 The responsible entity 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.).

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified within this privacy policy, personal data will remain with us until the purpose for data processing ceases to apply. In the event of a justified request for deletion or the revocation of consent to data processing, data will be deleted unless there are other legally permissible reasons for storing personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

If the data subject has given consent to the processing of personal data, processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR if special categories of data are processed pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR. In the event of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, processing is also carried out on the basis of Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. If processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or to carry out pre-contractual measures, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, processing takes place on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR if it is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of the company and the interests, fundamental rights, and freedoms of the data subject do not outweigh the stated interest.

Many data processing operations are only possible with express consent. Already given consent can be revoked at any time. The legality of the data processing carried out until the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation. Consents given via the cookie banner on this website can be revoked at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom right corner of the website.

IF DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, THERE IS A RIGHT TO OBJECT AT ANY TIME, FOR REASONS ARISING FROM A PARTICULAR SITUATION, TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. THE RESPECTIVE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH PROCESSING IS BASED CAN BE FOUND IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF AN OBJECTION IS SUBMITTED, THE CONCERNED PERSONAL DATA WILL NO LONGER BE PROCESSED UNLESS COMPELLING LEGITIMATE GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING CAN BE DEMONSTRATED WHICH OVERRIDE INTERESTS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS OR THE PROCESSING SERVES THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXERCISE, OR DEFENSE OF LEGAL CLAIMS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

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, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. The right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy. Competent supervisory authority for Germany: Hessischer Beauftragter für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit (HBDI) Postfach 3163, 65021 Wiesbaden www.datenschutz.hessen.de

There is a right to have data that is processed automatically on the basis of consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to the data subject or a third party in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If the direct transfer of data to another responsible party is requested, this will only take place insofar as it is technically feasible.

Within the framework of applicable legal provisions, there is a right at any time to obtain free information about stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and the purpose of data processing, and, if applicable, a right to correction or deletion of this data. For this purpose and for further questions on the subject of personal data, please contact us at info@blackwell-studio.com.

There is a right to request the restriction of the processing of personal data. To do so, please contact us at info@blackwell-studio.com. The right to restriction of processing exists in the following cases: - If the accuracy of stored personal data is disputed, time is generally required to verify this. For the duration of the review, there is a right to request the restriction of processing. - If the processing of personal data was or is unlawful, restriction of data processing can be requested instead of deletion. - If the personal data is no longer needed, but it is needed to exercise, defend, or assert legal claims, restriction of processing can be requested instead of deletion. - If an objection has been filed pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, a balance must be made between interests. As long as it has not yet been determined whose interests prevail, there is a right to request restriction of processing.

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this site uses SSL or TLS encryption (recognizable by https:// and the lock symbol in the browser line). Transmitted data cannot be read by third parties when encryption is activated.

This website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on the device that do not cause any harm. They are stored either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted at the end of the visit. Permanent cookies remain stored on the device until deleted or until automatically deleted by the web browser. The following cookie categories are used on this website: - Technically necessary cookies: Required to provide certain website functions (e.g., language selection, theme setting). No consent is required. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. - Marketing cookies (only with consent): If consent has been given via the cookie banner, marketing cookies from the third-party provider Meta (Facebook Pixel) are set. These enable personalized advertising and measurement of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is obtained on the first visit via a cookie banner and can be revoked at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom right corner of the website. Cookies that have already been set can be deleted in the browser.

If contact is made by email, phone, or via the contact form on this website, the inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, email address, phone number, message content), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling the request. This data is not passed on without consent. The transmitted data is stored exclusively for the purpose of processing the inquiry and any follow-up questions. It is not passed on to third parties, unless this is necessary for service delivery (e.g., subcontractors), who are also subject to GDPR. The processing of this data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if the request is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is necessary for the implementation of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, processing is based on the legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in the effective processing of addressed inquiries or on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; consent can be revoked at any time. Data will remain with us until a request for deletion is made, consent to storage is revoked, or the purpose ceases to apply. Mandatory statutory retention periods (6 to 10 years) remain unaffected.

The hosting provider Vercel automatically collects and stores information in server log files that the browser automatically transmits. These include: - Browser type and browser version - Operating system used - Referrer URL - Host name of the accessing computer - Time of the server request - IP address This data is not merged with other data sources. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in error-free operation). Storage duration: max. 30 days.

If contact is made by email, phone, or WhatsApp, the inquiry including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing the request. The data is not passed on without consent. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if the inquiry relates to the fulfillment of a contract, or on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries), or on consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if requested; consent can be revoked at any time.

To demonstrate work to potential clients, various subdomains and pages are operated that are explicitly marked as "Design Concept" or "Demo". The following restrictions apply: - Non-functional forms: Any contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or checkouts present on these pages are purely design mockups. They are non-functional. Data entered there is neither transmitted nor stored. - No user tracking: On demo pages, no active tracking is used. Apart from the anonymized infrastructure provided by Vercel, there is no recording of user behavior. - No newsletter dispatch: No email addresses are collected on demo pages.

To evaluate website access, Vercel Analytics from Vercel Inc., 340 S Lemon Ave #4133, Walnut, CA 91789, USA, is used. Vercel Analytics enables anonymized analysis of user behavior (e.g., page views, time spent). No cookies are stored on devices, and IP addresses are anonymized before processing. Data is not shared with third parties. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. More information: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

This website uses Meta Pixel — exclusively after consent has been given via the cookie banner — from Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland ("Meta"). What is Meta Pixel? Meta Pixel is a JavaScript code snippet that, after consent, is executed on visitors' devices. It enables us to track website visitor behavior after they have clicked on a Facebook or Instagram advertisement, and to build relevant audiences (Custom Audiences, Lookalike Audiences) across sessions. What data is collected? Meta Pixel may collect: - Technical data: IP address (hashed), browser information, operating system, screen resolution, time zone - Usage data: visited URLs, timestamp of visit, page duration, click behavior - Cookie data: _fbp (Facebook Browser ID, 90 days), _fbc (Facebook Click ID, 90 days) - Where applicable and consented to: hashed email address for Advanced Matching We ourselves do not receive any personal data from Meta Pixel — only anonymized reports. The collected data is processed by Meta and may be linked to the visitor's Facebook or Instagram account. Purpose of processing: - Conversion tracking: measuring actions taken after clicking an ad - Remarketing: building audiences from previous website visitors - Lookalike Audiences: identifying similar audiences for ad targeting - Advertising budget optimization Legal basis: Processing is based exclusively on previously given consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent is voluntary and can be revoked at any time without disadvantage — either by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom right corner of the website or by adjusting browser settings. Data transfer to third countries: Data collected via Meta Pixel is also processed by Meta in the USA. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has entered into standard contractual clauses pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR with Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA). In addition, Meta Platforms, Inc. is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Storage duration: Cookies set by the Pixel are stored for up to 180 days. Meta may apply different retention periods. Opt-out options: - Cookie icon in the bottom right corner of this website - Facebook ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences - EU-wide opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ Further information: - Meta Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ - Meta Pixel information: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/742478679120153

This site uses web fonts provided by Google, which are however installed locally on own servers or at Vercel. A connection to Google servers is not established when a page is accessed. There is therefore no transmission of IP addresses or other data to Google LLC in connection with the use of the fonts.

This website offers the possibility to get in touch via a direct link or button using WhatsApp (WhatsApp Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland). Only through an active click on the link is a connection to WhatsApp's servers established and data transferred. There is no influence on the scope of data collection by WhatsApp. Upon clicking, a messenger contact is initiated. The following data is processed: phone number (if linked to WhatsApp), profile name, message content, and timestamp. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (voluntary use). WhatsApp Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy

For payment processing, the payment service provider Stripe (Stripe Payments Europe Ltd., 1 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland) is used. During the payment process, the following data is transmitted to Stripe: name, email address, payment data (credit card number, expiry date, CVC — transmitted directly and encrypted to Stripe, not stored on our servers), billing address. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract fulfillment). Stripe stores this data for tax and accounting purposes. Stripe is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. More information: https://stripe.com/privacy