Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 4, 2025
At Studio Rugha, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.studiorugha.com (the "Website").
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Studio Rugha is a branding and graphic design studio based in the Netherlands. We are responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Business Name: Studio Rugha
KvK Number: 91392047
Email: info@studiorugha.com
Website: www.studiorugha.com
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via email.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data when you interact with our Website.
A. Information You Provide to Us
Contact details – Name, email address, phone number (if provided), and business details
Communication data – Messages sent via contact forms, email, or social media
Billing details – If you purchase services, we collect necessary invoicing details
Survey/Feedback data – Information you provide in surveys or feedback forms
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we collect certain information automatically, such as:
Cookies & tracking data – IP address, device type, browser, operating system, and interaction with the site
Analytics data – We use Google Analytics to track website performance and visitor behavior (anonymized data)
We do not collect special categories of data (e.g., health data, political views, religious beliefs) or personal data from children under 16.
3. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data for the following reasons:
To provide our services – Handling inquiries, fulfilling design services, processing invoices
To communicate with you – Sending project updates, responding to messages, and providing customer support
To improve our Website – Analyzing traffic and behavior using Google Analytics
To send marketing communications (with your consent) – Promotions, newsletters, or special offers
To comply with legal obligations – Tax and accounting requirements, fraud prevention
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. We rely on:
Contractual necessity – When you request a service or enter into a contract with us
Legitimate interests – To analyze website performance and improve our services
Legal obligation – To comply with Dutch tax and business regulations
Consent – For email marketing, cookie tracking, and non-essential analytics
You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We do not keep your data longer than necessary:
Contact inquiries: Up to 12 months after our last communication
Client data (projects & invoices): 7 years (required by Dutch tax law)
Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: 26 months, stored anonymously
After the retention period, data is deleted or anonymized.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share it with:
Service providers – Payment processors, email platforms, and analytics tools
Legal authorities – If required by law or in case of legal disputes
Business partners – If we collaborate on a project (only with your consent)
Your data is stored in the EU/EEA. If we work with third parties outside the EU (e.g., Google, Meta), we ensure they comply with GDPR through Data Processing Agreements (DPA) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used
Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality (cannot be disabled)
Analytics cookies – Used for website performance analysis (Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies – Used for personalized ads or social media tracking (if applicable)
You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner on our site or through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking here.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a resident of the Netherlands (EU), you have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Deletion (Right to Be Forgotten) – Request data deletion, unless legally required to keep it
Right to Restriction – Limit processing of your data in certain circumstances
Right to Data Portability – Request to transfer your data to another service
Right to Object – Object to direct marketing or data processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@studiorugha.com.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) via www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
Secure hosting and encrypted data storage
Limited access to personal data
Regular software updates and security monitoring
While we strive to protect your information, no online service is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.
If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or a website notice.
Last updated: March 4, 2025
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:
Email: info@studiorugha.com
Website: www.studiorugha.com
KvK Number: 91392047
Your Privacy, Your Control
At Studio Rugha, we value your privacy and are committed to transparency in how we handle your data. Thank you for trusting us!