Legal Notice

Information pursuant to Section 5 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG):

Lena Schneider Studio

Elena Schneider

25 Humperdinckstr.

49076 Osnabrück

Contact:

Email: info@lenaschneiderstudio.com

Value-Added Tax (VAT) identification number pursuant to Section 27a of the German Value-Added Tax Act (UStG):

DE401749904

Responsible for the content pursuant to § 18(2) MStV:

Elena Schneider

25 Humperdinckstr.

49076 Osnabrück

Liability for Content

As a service provider, I am responsible for my own content on these pages in accordance with Section 7(1) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG) and general laws. However, pursuant to Sections 8 through 10 of the TMG, I am not obligated as a service provider to monitor third-party information that is transmitted or stored, or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information under general laws remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this regard is only possible from the time I become aware of a specific legal violation. Upon becoming aware of such legal violations, I will remove this content immediately.

Liability for Links

This website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content I have no control. Therefore, I cannot assume any liability for this third-party content. The respective provider or operator of the linked sites is always responsible for their content. The linked sites were checked for potential legal violations at the time the links were created. No illegal content was apparent at the time the links were created. However, continuous monitoring of the content of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of a legal violation. If I become aware of any legal violations, I will remove such links immediately.

Copyright

The content and works on these pages created by me are subject to German copyright law. Reproduction, modification, distribution, and any form of use beyond the scope of copyright law require my written consent. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by me, the copyrights of third parties are respected. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please notify me accordingly. Upon becoming aware of any infringements, I will remove such content immediately.

1. Data Controller

Lena Schneider Studio

Elena Schneider

25 Humperdinckstr.

49076 Osnabrück

Email: info@lenaschneiderstudio.com

2. Collection and storage of personal data, as well as the nature and purpose of the processing

a) Visiting the website

When you visit my website, the server automatically collects the following information:

• IP address

• Date and time of the request

• Name and URL of the file accessed

• Browser and operating system used

• Referrer URL (the previously visited page)

This data is used to ensure the security of the website and is not used to personally identify visitors. The processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contact form & email contact

If you contact me via the contact form or by email, the information you provide (e.g., name, email address, message) will be stored so that I can process your inquiry.

• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures).

• I will not share this information without your consent.

c) Bookings made through the website

When booking a photo shoot, we collect personal information (name, email address, phone number, and billing address, if applicable).

• Purpose: Contract processing, scheduling, invoicing.

• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR.

• The data will be deleted in accordance with statutory retention periods.

d) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

My website may use cookies to optimize the user experience.

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function.

• Optional cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing): These are stored only with your consent.

When you visit the website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to manage your consent.

e) Social media & embedded content

My website may contain links to social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook). When you click on these links, the privacy policies of the respective providers apply.

f) Newsletters & Email Marketing (Flodesk)

When you sign up for my newsletter, your email address and, if applicable, your name will be stored so that I can send you information about my offers and updates. The newsletter is sent via Flodesk.

• Legal basis: Your consent pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.

• Double opt-in: You will receive a confirmation email to verify that you signed up yourself.

• Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or by sending me an email.

g) Web analytics & tracking (Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics)

My website uses Google Analytics and Squarespace's built-in analytics features to analyze user behavior and improve my website.

• Google Analytics uses cookies to store information anonymously (e.g., page views, time spent on the site).

• Opt-out: You can opt out by disabling cookies in your browser settings or using the Google opt-out tool.

h) Online appointment scheduling (Acuity Scheduling)

I use Acuity Scheduling to book appointments.

• When you make a reservation, we process personal data (name, email address, phone number).

• The data is stored by Acuity Scheduling in accordance with its privacy policy.

• Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract).

3. Disclosure of Data

I will not share your information with third parties, except:

• To fulfill the terms of the contract (e.g., tax advisors, payment providers).

• Where there is a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) of the GDPR).

4. Retention period

I retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the specific purpose or as required by statutory retention periods (e.g., tax obligations).

5. Your rights as a data subject

You have the following rights:

• Information about stored data (Art. 15 GDPR)

• Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

• Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten,” Art. 17 of the GDPR)

• Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

• Objection to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You can send any questions regarding this by email to info@lenaschneiderstudio.com.

6. Data Security

I take technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, 100% security cannot be guaranteed when data is transmitted over the Internet.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes. You can always find the most current version on my website.