Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Vanessa Trixi David
Felix-Kracht-Str. 5
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

Email: art@vanessa-david.de
Phone: +49 163 / 69 70 333

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit this website, how it is used, and what rights you have under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

3. Hosting and Order Processing (Squarespace)

This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA. Squarespace processes technical data (such as server log files) on our behalf to operate and secure this website. We have concluded a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with Squarespace pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.

Squarespace, Inc. is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which guarantees compliance with European data protection standards based on an adequacy decision of the European Commission (Art. 45 GDPR). In addition, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the EU Commission apply where appropriate. For details, please consult Squarespace's privacy policy at: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

4. Server Log Files

When you visit this website, certain technical information is automatically collected and stored in server log files. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referrer URL (previously visited website)
- Hostname of the accessing device (IP address)
- Date and time of the server request

This data is processed exclusively to maintain the operational security, technical integrity, and stability of the website. It is not merged with other data sources.
* Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in the technical provision and security of the website).

5. Cookies and Analytics (Squarespace Analytics)

Our website uses cookies and similar storage technologies. Technical cookies required for the basic operation of the website are set based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

For statistical analysis and performance tracking, we use the integrated analytics features provided by Squarespace. These non-essential cookies allow us to collect aggregated information about visitor behavior, page views, and traffic sources to optimize our content.

Non-essential analytics cookies are only placed on your end device if you provide your prior express consent via our cookie banner.
* Legal basis: § 25(1) TDDDG (for accessing and storing information on your end device) and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (for processing personal data based on your consent).

Managing and Revoking Consent:**
You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage individual settings directly via our cookie banner. You may change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by clicking the floating "Cookie Preferences" icon located on this website.

6. Contact Form and Email Inquiries

If you reach out to us using the contact form on this website or via direct email, the data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content) is stored and processed exclusively to handle, evaluate, and respond to your specific inquiry.
* Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (if your inquiry relates to steps prior to entering into a contract) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in communicating with prospective clients and respondents).

Your inquiry and associated personal data will be deleted once your request has been resolved, provided no statutory retention requirements apply.

7. Newsletter (Squarespace Email Campaigns)

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address exclusively to send you regular updates regarding new art collections, studio work, and exhibitions. We employ a double opt-in procedure: after submitting your email, you will receive a verification link confirming your consent. Your subscription becomes active only upon confirmation.
* Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You can revoke your consent and unsubscribe at any time, free of charge, via the unsubscribe link included in the footer of every newsletter email.

8. Social Media Links

This website features external links to our profiles on Instagram and TikTok. These are regular hyperlinks, not embedded external tracking feeds. Merely visiting our website does not transfer personal data to these social platforms. Data exchange occurs only after you actively click a link and navigate to the external service. For information on data collection by those platforms, please review the respective privacy notices of Instagram and TikTok.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following statutory rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): You may request confirmation and information regarding data processed about you.
- Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You may demand the immediate correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You may request deletion of your data unless processing is required by law.
- Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR).
- Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR).
- Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object at any time to data processing carried out under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR on grounds relating to your particular situation.
- Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You may withdraw previously granted consent at any time with future effect.

To exercise any of these rights, please send an informal email to: art@vanessa-david.de.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority. The authority responsible for Hesse is:

Der Hessische Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 1
65189 Wiesbaden
Germany

10. Amendments

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to ensure continuous compliance with legal requirements or to reflect new website features. The current version will always be accessible here.

Last updated: September 2026