This policy explains how Studio September collects, uses, and protects your personal data and cookies in accordance with EU data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. The policy applies to the use of our website.

Relevant and necessary data only

We only collect and process personal data that is relevant, adequate, and necessary for the operation and use of our website and services. The purpose determines what data is collected and for how long it is retained.

Purpose of processing

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

- To customize and improve the website.
- To send you marketing communications, provided you have given explicit consent.
- To comply with legal obligations and contractual requirements.

Consent and legal basis

We obtain your consent before processing your data for marketing or tracking purposes, unless another legal basis applies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details on our contact page.

Data retention and deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. After that, your data is securely deleted.

Data security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Transfers outside the EU/EEA

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

What are cookies?
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Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, analyze user behavior, and, with your permission, serve marketing purposes.

Types of cookies we use:

Necessary cookies: Required for the website to function properly, such as navigation and secure areas. These do not require consent.

Preference cookies: Allow the website to remember your settings and preferences.
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Statistics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting anonymized data.

Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites and deliver targeted advertising.

Cookie consent

Upon your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings.

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) that set their own cookies to track user behavior across websites for analytics and advertising purposes. You can opt out of this tracking via YourOnlineChoices.eu (https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/) or through your browser settings.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or cookie practices of such external sites.

You have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Have inaccurate data corrected or deleted.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- File a complaint with your national data protection authority.

We may update this privacy and cookie policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact
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If you have any questions about our privacy and cookie policy, please contact us via the details on our contact page.