1. Introduction

​This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit or interact with our website, www.hikristina.com. We are committed to ensuring your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). This policy outlines the nature and scope of the data we process, the purposes for which it is processed, and your rights regarding your data.

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2. Identity of the Data Controller​

This website is operated by: Kristina Kmieliauskaite – Freelancer.

Registered Address: Havelberger Straße 31, 10559 Berlin, Germany Contact Email: kr.kmieliauskaite@gmail.com Note: Although a telephone number is generally recommended to ensure prompt contact, it is not displayed publicly. Alternative contact methods remain readily available.

 

3. Personal Data Collected and Processing

Data You Provide Directly

• Enquiries: When you contact us via email or through forms on the website, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
   

Data Collected Automatically

• Usage Data & Cookies: We collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used for maintaining website functionality, performance analysis, and to enhance your browsing experience.

 

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to enquiries and provide customer support.

• Website Functionality: To ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our website.

• Legal Compliance: To meet our legal obligations, including record-keeping and data protection requirements.
   

The processing is based on:

• Your consent where applicable,

• The necessity to perform a contract, or share requested documents

• Compliance with a legal obligation.

 

5. Data Recipients and Transfers​

We do not share your personal data with third parties except under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting or analytics providers) that assist with website operations, provided they adhere to data protection standards.

• International Transfers: Should your data be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in line with GDPR requirements.

 

6. Data Retention

Your personal data is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws. Once the purpose is fulfilled, your data will be deleted or anonymised.

 

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

​You have several rights concerning your personal data, including:
 

• Access: The right to request access to your data.

• Rectification: The right to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.

• Erasure: The right to request that your personal data be deleted.

• Restriction: The right to restrict the processing of your data.

• Data Portability: The right to request that your data is transferred to another organisation in a machine-readable format.

• Objection: The right to object to or withdraw consent for the processing of your data at any time.
   

To exercise any of these rights or for further data protection enquiries, please contact us kr.kmieliauskaite@gmail.com. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

 

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the security of your data.

 

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website utilises cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
 

• Enhance your browsing experience,

• Personalise content, and

• Analyse website traffic.
   

Cookies are small text files placed on your device; you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

 

10. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, we have established procedures to:
 

• Identify and contain the breach promptly,

• Notify affected users and the appropriate supervisory authorities in accordance with legal requirements, and

• Mitigate any potential damage.

 

11. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

Our website does not engage in any automated decision-making or profiling that would have a legal or similarly significant effect on you.

 

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not specifically directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data being collected inadvertently, we will take prompt steps to delete it.

 

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website with the current effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

 

14. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: Email: kr.kmieliauskaite@gmail.com 

Registered Address: Havelberger Straße 31, 10559 Berlin, Germany