PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: January 2026

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit our website and what rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

KANDID Studio GmbH
Schellingstr. 101
80798 Munich
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)171 3522664
Email: info@kandid.studio

Represented by:
Mikko Peschke (Managing Director)
Christian Schoenen (Managing Director)

2. General Information on Data Processing

We process personal data only insofar as this is necessary to provide a functional website and our content and services.

The legal basis for data processing is:

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent), where applicable

3. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

Server Log Files

When you visit our website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser transmits automatically:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of the request
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing device

This data is processed to ensure the stability, security, and proper functioning of the website.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
Our legitimate interest: secure and technically error-free operation of the website.

Server log files are stored only as long as necessary for technical reasons and then deleted.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help make our website more user-friendly, effective, and secure.

We currently use:

  • Technically necessary cookies (for basic website functionality)

No tracking cookies, marketing cookies, or third-party tracking pixels are used at this time.

Legal basis:

  • Necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR
  • All other cookies (if used in the future): Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases, exclude cookies for certain cases, or generally deactivate them. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

5. Contact via Email or Phone

If you contact us by email or phone, your data will be stored for the purpose of processing your request and in case of follow-up questions.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in processing inquiries).

We do not pass this data on to third parties without your consent.

6. Data Recipients

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

  • you have given explicit consent,
  • the transfer is required for contract fulfillment, or
  • we are legally obliged to do so.

7. Data Storage Duration

We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@kandid.studio

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

For Germany, this is typically the data protection authority of your federal state (Bavaria).

10. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against manipulation, loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services.