Privacy Policy

Basic information

This privacy policy is intended to inform users of this website about the nature, scope, and purpose of the collection and use of personal data by the website operator. The website operator (webmaster) is:

Maria Rutz

Owner: Anita Dünnwald-Rutz
Schäfer Str. 10

40479 Düsseldorf

Phone: +49-(0)211 – 4912442
Mobile: +49-(0)172 – 2003578
Email: kontakt@ikonengalerie-rutz.de

The website operator takes the privacy of visitors very seriously and treats their personal data confidentially and in accordance with legal requirements. As new technologies and the constant development of this website may result in changes to this privacy policy, we recommend that you review the privacy policy at regular intervals.

Definitions of the terms used (e.g., “personal data” or “processing”) can be found in: GDPR – Art. 4 – Definitions

Access data

We, the website operator or page provider, collect data about access to the website on the basis of our legitimate interest (see Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR) and store this data as “server log files” on the website server. The following data is logged:

• Website visited

• Time of access

• Amount of data sent in bytes

• Source/reference from which you accessed the site

• Browser used

• Operating system used

• IP address used

The data is stored for security reasons, e.g. to be able to investigate cases of misuse. If data must be retained for evidentiary reasons, it is excluded from deletion until the incident has been finally clarified.

Reach measurement & cookies

This website uses cookies for pseudonymized reach measurement, which are transmitted to the user’s browser either from our server or from a third-party server. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. Your browser accesses these files. The use of cookies increases the user-friendliness and security of this website.
If you do not want cookies to be stored on your device, you can change the settings on your device.
Common browsers offer the option to disable cookies. Please note: If you change these settings, you may not be able to access all the features of this website without restrictions.

Use of script libraries (Google Web Fonts)

In order to display our content correctly and in a graphically appealing manner across browsers, we use script libraries and font libraries such as Google Web Fonts (https://www.google.com/webfonts/) on this website. Google Web Fonts are transferred to your browser’s cache to avoid multiple loading. If your browser does not support Google Web Fonts or prevents access, content will be displayed in a standard font.
Calling up script libraries or font libraries automatically triggers a connection to the library operator. It is theoretically possible (although currently unclear whether and, if so, for what purposes) that operators of such libraries collect data.
The privacy policy of the library operator Google can be found here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

Collection and processing of personal data

The website operator collects, uses, and discloses your personal data only if this is permitted by law or if you consent to the collection of data.
Personal data is any information that can be used to identify you and that can be traced back to you—for example, your name, email address, and telephone number.
Examples:
• Which data? – We process personal data such as first name, last name, IP address, email address, place of residence, postal code, and content details from the contact form.
• How? – We only process personal data with the express permission of the users concerned and in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations.
• Why? – The processing of personal data is based on our legitimate interest in fulfilling our contractually agreed services and optimizing our online offering.

Handling of contact data

If you contact us as the website operator using the contact options provided, your details will be stored so that they can be used to process and respond to your enquiry. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent.

Handling of comments and contributions

If you leave a contribution or comment on this website, your IP address will be stored. This is done on the basis of our legitimate interests within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f. GDPR and serves the security of us as website operators: If your comment violates applicable law, we may be prosecuted for it, which is why we have an interest in the identity of the author of the comment or contribution.
User rights
As a user, you have the right to request information free of charge about which personal data has been stored about you. You also have the right to have incorrect data corrected and to have your personal data processed or deleted. If applicable, you can also assert your right to data portability. If you believe that your data has been processed unlawfully, you can lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

Deletion of data

Provided that your request does not conflict with a legal obligation to retain data (e.g., data retention), you have the right to have your data deleted. Data stored by us will be deleted if it is no longer necessary for its intended purpose and there are no legal retention periods. If deletion cannot be carried out because the data is required for permissible legal purposes, data processing will be restricted. In this case, the data will be blocked and not processed for other purposes.