Last Updated: January 1, 2026
## Data Controller
This is a private portfolio website operated by: Julian Hertzog
Contact: julian.hertzog@web.de
## What Information We Collect
When you use our contact form to inquire about purchasing my work:
- Your name and email address
- Your message content
- Date and time of inquiry
Technical data automatically collected: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
## Legal Basis and Purpose
Under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) and (f), I process your data to:
- Respond to purchase inquiries and enter into potential contracts
- Maintain basic website functionality
- Protect against abuse and comply with legal obligations
## Data Retention
Contact form data is stored for up to 12 months or until your inquiry is resolved. Technical logs are deleted after 90 days. You may request earlier deletion at any time.
## Data Security
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard measures. Data may be processed by my hosting provider within the EU.
## Cookies
This website uses only essential cookies required for the contact form functionality. No tracking or analytics cookies are used unless you provide separate consent.
## Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact me at the email above.
## Third-Party Services
I use the following services that may process your data:
- Website hosting: **[squarespace, US]**
- Email service: **[GMAIL, EU]**
These services are GDPR-compliant and act as data processors on my behalf.
## International Data Transfers
Your data is stored and processed within the European Union. If any data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards are in place.
## Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy and will post changes on this page with an updated date.