Privacy policy: The Edge Studio

Data Privacy Statement

This data privacy statement explains the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data (hereinafter referred to as "data") within our online offer on this website www.theedge-studio.de

The responsible body for the collection, processing and use of your personal data on this website is

The Edge Studio GmbH,
Benesisstraße 31
50672 Köln

Managing Director: Michelina Miccio-Patrinos

When you visit our website www.theedge-studio.de the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our website server. This information is temporarily stored in a so-called log file. This data includes, for example, browser type and version, operating system used, referrer URL (previously visited page), IP address of the requesting computer, server request date and time of access, and client file request (file name and URL).

This data is processed in order to ensure a smooth connection to the website, to ensure the comfortable use of our website, to evaluate the security and stability of the system and for other administrative purposes.

The legal basis for data processing is Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f of GDPR. Our legitimate interest follows from the data collection purposes listed above. Under no circumstances do we use the collected data to draw conclusions about your person.

2. Routine deletion and blocking of personal data

The data processed by us is deleted or limited in processing in accordance with Articles 17 and 18 of GDPR. Unless explicitly stated in this privacy policy, the data stored by us is deleted as soon as it is no longer required for the original purpose and the deletion does not conflict with any statutory storage requirements. Unless the data is deleted because it is required for other and legitimate purposes, its processing will be restricted. The data is therefore blocked and not processed for other purposes. This applies, for example, to data that must be kept for commercial or tax reasons.

As per legal regulations in Germany, storage takes place for 6 years in accordance with § 257 para. 1 HGB [“German Commercial Code”] (trading books, inventories, opening balance sheets, annual accounts, trade letters, accounting documents, etc.) as well as for 10 years in accordance with § 147 para. 1 AO (books, records, management reports, accounting documents, trade and business letters, documents relevant for taxation, etc.).

3. Standard legal basis

In accordance with Art. 13 of GDPR, it is our obligation to inform you about the standard legal basis of our data processing. If the legal basis is not stated in the Data Privacy Statement, the following applies: the legal basis for obtaining consent is Article 6 (1) lit. a and Art. 7 of GDPR, the legal basis for the processing for the performance of our services and the execution of contractual measures as well as the response to inquiries is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR, the legal basis for processing to fulfill our legal obligations is Art. 6 (1) lit. c of GDPR, and the legal basis for processing in order to safeguard our legitimate interests is Article 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. In the event that vital interests of the data subject or another natural person require the processing of personal data, Art. 6 para. 1 lit. d of GDPR applies as legal basis.

If, in the course of our processing, we disclose data to other persons and companies (contract processors or third parties), transmit to them or otherwise grant them access to the data, this is done only on the basis of a legal permission (for example, if transmission of the data to third parties, such as to payment service providers, in accordance with Article 6 (1) (b) of GDPR is required to fulfill the contract), e.g. when you have consented to a legal obligation or based on our legitimate interests (for example, when using agents, web hosts, etc.).

If we commission third parties to process data on the basis of a so-called "contract processing contract", this is done on the basis of Art. 28 of GDPR.

4. Right of objection

If your personal data is processed based on legitimate interests in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 sentence 1 lit. f of GDPR, you have the right to file an objection against the processing of your personal data in accordance with Art. 21 of GDPR, as far as there are reasons for doing so, arising from your particular situation or the opposition directed against direct mail. In the latter case, you have a general right of objection, which is implemented by us without specifying any particular situation.

If you would like to exercise your right of revocation or objection, please send an email to info@theedge-studio.de or by letter to the following contact details:

The Edge Studio GmbH
Benesisstraße 31
50672 Köln6

5. Rights of affected persons

You have the right:

in accordance with Art. 15 of GDPR, to request information about your personal data processed by us. In particular, you can request information on the processing purposes, the category of personal data, the categories of recipients, to whom your data has been or will be disclosed, the planned retention period, the right of rectification, cancellation, limitation of processing or opposition, the existence of a right of appeal, the origin of its data, if not collected from us, and the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling and, where appropriate, meaningful information about its details;
in accordance with Art. 16 of GDPR, to immediately demand the correction of incorrect or completed personal data stored by us;
in accordance with Art. 17 of GDPR, to demand the deletion of your personal data stored by us, except where the processing is for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information, for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, for reasons of public interest or for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims is required;
in accordance with Art. 18 of GDPR to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data, as far as the accuracy of the data is disputed by you, the processing is unlawful, but you reject its deletion and we no longer require the data, however, you require it for the assertion, exercise or defense of legal claims or you have objected to the processing in accordance with Art. 21 of GDPR;
in accordance with Art. 20 of GDPR to receive your personal data that you have provided us in a structured, common and machine-readable format or to request the transfer to another person in charge;
in accordance with Art. 7 para. 3 of GDPR to revoke your previously granted consent from us at any time. As a result, we are not allowed in future to continue processing the data which was based on this consent and
according to Art. 77 of GDPR to complain to a supervisory authority.

6. Data security

We utilize the common SSL (Secure Socket Layer) method for site visits, in conjunction with the highest level of encryption supported by your browser. In general, this is 256-bit encryption. If your browser does not support 256-bit encryption, we use 128-bit v3 technology instead. You can recognize that an individual page of our website is encrypted is by the closed key or padlock icon in the lower status bar of your browser.

We also take appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against accidental or intentional manipulation, partial or total loss, destruction or against unauthorized access by third parties. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.