Privacy Policy

1. General Information

Protecting your personal data is a top priority for us. We treat your personal data as strictly confidential and handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains which personal data we collect when you visit our website, why we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

2. Data Controller

The party responsible for data processing on this website (the "Controller") is:

Crafted Text GmbH 

Managing Director: Qihong Huang

Carl-Severing-Str. 11

28329 Bremen, Germany

Email: datenschutz@craftedtext.com

3. Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Squarespace. The provider is Squarespace Ireland Ltd.

To ensure our website is provided securely and efficiently, Squarespace processes technical access data, such as IP addresses, browser information, and device details. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure, stable, and professional online presence.

Where required by data protection law, we have entered into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with the provider. For more information, please visit: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

4. Server Log Files

When you access our website, the hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in "server log files." This includes:

  • IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages or files accessed

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL (the page you visited before coming to us)

This data is processed in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR to ensure technical security, stability, and for error analysis. Server log files are typically deleted after a maximum of 7 days, unless longer retention is required for security investigations.

5. Contacting Us (Email or Contact Form)

If you reach out to us via email or a contact form, we process the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, and message) solely to handle your inquiry.

  • If your contact is related to an existing contract or pre-contractual measures, the legal basis is Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

  • In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in efficiently managing incoming inquiries (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR).

Your data will be deleted once the purpose of the storage no longer applies and provided that no statutory retention obligations exist.

6. Cookies

Our website uses only strictly necessary cookies that are required for the website's basic functions and operation.

The storage of these necessary cookies is based on Section 25 (2) TDDDG. Any subsequent processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in providing a technically flawless website.

We do not currently use any tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies that would require explicit consent.

7. Web Fonts

To ensure a consistent and professional appearance, this website uses locally hosted web fonts. This means that no connection is established to servers at Google or other third-party providers.

8. SSL and TLS Encryption

For security reasons and to protect confidential content, this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" in your browser’s address bar.

9. Your Rights under the GDPR

Under the applicable legal provisions, you have the following rights:

  • 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 (Art. 21 GDPR)

To exercise your rights, simply send an informal message to: datenschutz@craftedtext.com

10. Right to Lodge a Complaint with a Supervisory Authority

In accordance with Art. 77 GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your personal data violates data protection regulations.

The competent authority for Bremen is: 

Die Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Bremen

Further information can be found at: https://www.datenschutz.bremen.de

11. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed due to technical changes, legal requirements, or new website features. The current version published on this website shall apply.