~Privacy policy ~

STUDIO AFFAIR

Studio Affair respects the privacy of its website visitors and values the careful handling of personal data. This privacy policy explains which personal information we collect, for what purpose, and how you can exercise your rights.

For more information about data protection, please visit the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/en.

Until you accept the use of cookies and other tracking technologies, we will not place any non-anonymized analytical or tracking cookies on your device.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to this privacy policy and (where applicable) the use of cookies, unless we provide another way for you to give consent.

The current version of this privacy policy applies until a new version replaces it.

Article 1 – Definitions

Website: the website of Studio Affair.

Data Controller: Studio Affair, Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 82182175, Address: NDSM-Plein 76L, 1033 WB Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Contact: Sophie Tiné, Email: info@sophietine.com, Phone: +31 6 21435745.

Article 2 – Access to the Website

Access to and use of the website are strictly personal. You agree not to use the data or information from this website for commercial, political, or advertising purposes, nor for unsolicited electronic offers.

Article 3 – Website Content

All brand names, images, texts, illustrations, videos, sounds, and technical applications used on the website are protected by intellectual property rights. Any reproduction, reuse, or modification—whether whole or partial—without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

Article 4 – Website Management

For proper management of the website, Studio Affair may at any time:

  • Suspend, limit, or deny access to certain visitors;

  • Remove information that may interfere with the website’s operation or violate laws or internet etiquette;

  • Temporarily make the website unavailable to perform updates or maintenance.

Article 5 – Responsibilities

Studio Affair is not liable for malfunctions, interruptions, or difficulties that cause (temporary) inaccessibility of the website. You are responsible for how you connect to our website and for taking the necessary measures to protect your equipment and data against online threats such as viruses.

If your (mis)use of the website results in a dispute or damages, Studio Affair reserves the right to recover any resulting losses from you.

Article 6 – Data Collection

We collect personal data that you provide to us (for example, via contact forms, workshop registrations, newsletter subscriptions, or purchases) as well as data automatically collected when you use our website (for example, anonymized analytics and cookie data, where applicable).

Personal data refers to all information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (such as name, email, phone number, address, IP address, or order details).

Purposes of processing:

  • To maintain contact and provide customer service;

  • To process registrations, orders, and payments;

  • To send service or transactional messages;

  • (With consent) to send marketing and newsletter communications;

  • To improve our website and services (via anonymized statistics).

Legal bases: performance of a contract, legitimate interest, and/or your consent where required.

Article 7 – Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to object and to data portability.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at info@sophietine.com. We will respond within one month. If your request is complex or numerous, this period may be extended by up to two months. We may request proof of identity to ensure your privacy.

Article 8 – Legal Obligations

If required by law, Studio Affair may share your data with authorities upon a formal and motivated request. Once shared, these data no longer fall under the protection of this privacy policy.

Article 9 – Commercial Communication

You may sign up to receive updates or newsletters. If you no longer wish to receive them, you can unsubscribe via the link in our emails or contact info@sophietine.com.

Your personal data will not be sold. We may share data with service providers who help us operate our website or deliver our services (such as payment processors, mail services, or webshop systems). These partners act as processors and are bound by strict agreements to protect your privacy.

Article 10 – Data Retention

We will not retain your personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which they were collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law (for example, for tax administration).

Article 11 – Cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit our website. Upon your first visit, we inform you about our use of cookies and ask for consent where necessary.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Functional cookies: essential for basic functions like logging in or saving preferences.

  • Anonymous analytical cookies: used to understand website usage (e.g. number of visitors, popular pages). These do not identify individual visitors.

  • Marketing cookies: used for personalized content or promotions (only with your consent).

Examples of tools we may use include anonymized Google Analytics, email or newsletter platforms (e.g. Mailchimp), and webshop software (e.g. WooCommerce). The exact tools may vary; our cookie banner or notice on the website reflects the current situation.

For more information about managing or deleting cookies, please visit:

https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/en/topics/internet-telephony-tv-and-post/cookies.

Article 12 – Imagery and Product Information

No rights can be derived from the imagery accompanying products or offers on our website.

Article 13 – Applicable Law

This privacy policy is governed by Dutch law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the district where Studio Affair is registered, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

Article 14 – Contact

Studio Affair

NDSM-Plein 76L

1033 WB Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 82182175

Contact person: Sophie Tiné

Email: info@sophietine.com

Phone: +31 6 21435745