Privacy Policy
1. Data Protection at a Glance
General Information
This page provides a simplified overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit our website. Personal data includes any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our full privacy policy below.
Data Collection on This Website
Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Contact details can be found in the website’s legal notice (Impressum).
How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us—for example, through a contact form.
Other data is automatically collected by our IT systems when you visit the website. This includes technical information (e.g. web browser, operating system, time of access). These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.
What do we use your data for?
Some data is collected to ensure the website functions properly. Other data may be used to analyse user behaviour.
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to request information at any time about the origin, recipient, and purpose of your stored personal data, free of charge. You also have the right to request correction, blocking, or deletion of your data. For any questions on data protection, you may contact us at the address listed in the legal notice.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
Additionally, you may request the restriction of the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. More details can be found under “Right to Restriction of Processing” in this policy.
Analytics and Third-Party Tools
When visiting our website, your browsing behaviour may be statistically evaluated. This is primarily done using cookies and analytics tools. The analysis is usually anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information is provided below.
2. General Information and Mandatory Disclosures
Data Protection
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your data is handled confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.
Whenever you use this website, various personal data may be collected. This policy explains what data we collect, how and why we process it.
Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g. via email) can have security gaps. Complete protection from access by third parties is not possible.
Controller (Data Responsible Party)
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Hui Wang-Stephan
Postfach 2503
38015 Braunschweig
Germany
Email: admin@huiportrait.com
The controller is the person or entity who determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, etc.).
Withdrawal of Your Consent to Data Processing
Many data processing activities are only permitted with your express consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us informally via email. The withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Right to Object Under Article 21 GDPR
If your data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(e) or (f) GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing on grounds relating to your particular situation. This includes any profiling based on these provisions. If you object, we will cease to process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
If your personal data is processed for direct marketing, you have the right to object at any time, including related profiling. Upon objection, your data will no longer be used for marketing purposes.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. This right applies regardless of any other administrative or judicial remedy.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive the personal data that we process based on your consent or in fulfilment of a contract in a commonly used, machine-readable format. You can also request that your data be transmitted directly to another controller, where technically feasible.
SSL/TLS Encryption
This site uses SSL or TLS encryption to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as orders or inquiries. You can identify an encrypted connection by checking that the browser’s address bar changes from “http://” to “https://” and displays a padlock icon.
When SSL or TLS is activated, the data you send us cannot be read by third parties.
3. Data Collection on This Website
Cookies
This website does not use cookies.
Server Log Files
The website provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files, which your browser transmits to us. This includes:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system used
- Referrer URL
- Hostname of the accessing computer
- Time of server request
- IP address
These data are not merged with other data sources.
Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technical functionality and optimisation of the website.
Contact Form
When you contact us via form, your information is stored to process your request. We do not share this data without your consent.
The data entered is processed based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may revoke this consent at any time.
Your data will be kept until you request its deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose of storage no longer applies (e.g. inquiry resolved). Mandatory legal requirements remain unaffected.
Contact by Email, Phone, or Fax
When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your request and all resulting personal data will be stored and processed to handle your inquiry.
This data is processed under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Data is retained until you request deletion, revoke consent, or the data is no longer needed.
User Registration
You can register on our website to access additional features. We process your data solely for the purpose of providing the registered services.
The processing is based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can revoke it at any time.
Your registration data will be stored as long as your account exists, and deleted afterwards unless legal retention obligations apply.
Comments
If you use the comment feature, your comment, IP address, email, and optional username will be stored.
Retention
Comments and associated data remain until the commented content is deleted or the comments are removed for legal reasons.
Legal Basis
Comments are stored based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which can be withdrawn at any time.
Customer and Contract Data
We collect, process and use personal data only as far as necessary for contractual relationships (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR). After the contract ends, data is deleted unless legal obligations require further retention.
Data Transmission for Orders and Shipping
We only share personal data with third parties when necessary for order fulfilment, e.g. shipping or payment processing. No further sharing occurs without your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.
4. Social Media Plugins
Facebook Plugins
This site uses Facebook plugins (Like/Share), operated by Facebook Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA, USA.
If you are logged in to Facebook, the visit to our site can be linked to your Facebook account.
You can prevent this by logging out of Facebook. Further details:
Facebook Privacy Policy
Pinterest Plugin
Our site integrates plugins by Pinterest Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Visiting such pages establishes a direct connection with Pinterest servers, transmitting protocol data (including IP address).
More information: Pinterest Privacy Policy
5. Analytics and Advertising
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics by Google Inc., USA. It uses cookies to analyse how you use the site. IP anonymisation is enabled.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
You can opt out via this browser plugin:
Google Opt-Out Tool
More information:
Google Privacy Policy
WordPress Stats
We use WordPress Stats by Automattic Inc., USA, for statistical analysis.
Cookies are used, and IPs are anonymised before storage.
Opt-out: Quantcast Opt-Out
6. Plugins and Tools
YouTube
We embed YouTube videos on our website. When you visit such pages, a connection to YouTube’s servers is made.
Details: YouTube Privacy Policy
Google Web Fonts
We use Google Web Fonts for consistent font display. To do this, your browser connects to Google servers.
More info:
Google Web Fonts FAQ
Google Privacy Policy
Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps for interactive map display.
When using the map, your IP and location may be transmitted to Google.
More information: Google Privacy Policy
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