Privacy Policy
Legal Information (GDPR)
Privacy Policy at Diana Faraj Schmuck
The protection of your personal data is important to us. This privacy policy explains clearly how we handle your data – both on our website and on our social media channels:
- Facebook (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- Google Business Profile (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- Instagram (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- LinkedIn Business Page (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- X formerly Twitter (dfschmuck) ›
We only use your personal data when it is necessary for the functioning of our website and our services. We strictly comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
What does “processing” mean?
According to the GDPR, “processing” is everything that happens with your data: collecting, storing, using, sharing, or deleting.
How is this policy structured?
I. Who are we?
II. What rights do you have?
III. How do we handle your data?
IV. Social media and external services
V. Links to other sites
I. Who are we?
Responsible for data protection on this website is:
Diana Faraj
Master Goldsmith and Silversmith
Diana Faraj Schmuck
Columbus Straße 16
40549 Düsseldorf
Phone: +49 211 93596064
Fax: +49 211 95264043
Email: ›
II. Your rights – simply explained
You have comprehensive rights regarding your data. Here are the most important ones:
- Information: You can ask at any time what data we have about you
- Correction: We are happy to correct incorrect data immediately
- Deletion: You can demand that we delete your data
- Data portability: We provide you with your data in a transferable format
- Complaint: You can file a complaint with the data protection authority
If we correct or delete your data, we also inform all other parties that have received this data from us.
Your right to object
You can object to the processing of your data at any time if we process it based on our legitimate interests. This applies especially for advertising purposes.
III. How do we use your data?
Your data will be deleted as soon as we no longer need it and no legal retention obligations exist.
Technical data (server log files)
For the secure operation of our website, we automatically store some technical information:
– Your browser type and version
– Your operating system
– The page from which you came to us
– Which pages you visited on our site
– Date and time of your visit
– Your IP address
Why do we do this?
This data helps us operate the website stably and securely.
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
Storage duration:
The data is automatically deleted after 7 days at the latest.
Cookies – small helpers for better usage
Visitor statistics (Statify)
We use the German tool “Statify” to understand how our website is used. This tool only captures anonymous page views – no personal data or IP addresses.
Provider:
Pluginkollektiv, Simon Kraft, Stuttgart
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
Faster loading times (KeyCDN)
To make our website load faster, we use KeyCDN – a service from Switzerland.
What happens?
Your requests are routed through KeyCDN servers. The following data is collected:
- Your IP address
- Visited pages
- Browser information
- Operating system
- Referring page
Provider:
proinity LLC, Switzerland
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
Data protection:
Switzerland has an adequate level of data protection according to EU standards
More information: KeyCDN Privacy ›
Newsletter – stay informed
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store:
– Your email address
– Optional: Your name and address
– IP address and time of registration
Usage:
Exclusively for newsletter delivery
Legal basis:
Your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
Unsubscribe:
At any time via the link in the newsletter or by email to us
Contact with us
When you contact us through the contact form or by email, we use your data to process your inquiry.
Legal basis:
Contract fulfillment (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
Deletion:
After complete processing of your inquiry, unless legal retention obligations exist
How long do we keep your data?
- Contact inquiries: 3 years after completion of correspondence
- Newsletter: until you unsubscribe
- Server data: 7 days
- Web statistics: 30 days
Data security
We protect your data through modern technical and organizational measures. We consider the current state of technology and the risk to your rights and freedoms.
Changes to this privacy policy
We adapt this policy as needed to new legal requirements or changes to our services. The updated version will apply on your next visit.
Do you have questions?
For all privacy-related questions, you can reach us at:
Email:
Or contact us directly at the address mentioned above.
Complaints
For problems, you can also contact the competent data protection authority:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
Visitor address:
Kavalleriestraße 2-4
40213 Düsseldorf
Postal address:
Postfach 20 04 44
40102 Düsseldorf
Contact:
Phone: 0211 38424-0
Fax: 0211 38424-999
Email:
IV. Our social media presence
We use Facebook to present our jewelry pieces and stay in contact with you.
Who is responsible?
Jointly with Meta (formerly Facebook Ireland Ltd.), 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact to data protection officer:
Facebook Privacy Contact Form ›
Why do we use Facebook?
To show our jewelry collection, share news, and answer your questions.
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) and your consent to Facebook (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
What happens to your data?
When you visit our Facebook page, Facebook automatically collects information such as:
– Your IP address
– Device information
– Usage statistics of our page
Facebook uses this data for its own purposes: advertising, market research, and user profiles.
Contact via Facebook:
When you write to us via Facebook, we process your message and delete it after a complete response.
Cookies:
Facebook sets cookies. You can manage these in your browser settings.
More information:
– Agreement on joint responsibility ›
– Facebook Privacy Policy ›
Note: Facebook may also transfer data to the USA.
Google Business Profile
Our Google profile helps you find us – with address, opening hours, and contact details.
Provider:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Purpose:
– Better findability in Google search and Google Maps
– Providing current business information
– Easy contact for customers
Data processing:
Google may process user data outside the EU (especially in the USA). We have no access to this data.
More information:
On Instagram, we show you our latest jewelry creations and the craftsmanship behind them.
Who is responsible?
Jointly with Meta (formerly Facebook Ireland Ltd.), 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact to data protection officer:
Instagram Privacy Contact Form ›
Why do we use Instagram?
Visual presentation of our jewelry pieces, insights into the workshop, and direct communication with jewelry enthusiasts.
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) and your consent to Instagram (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
What happens to your data?
Instagram collects during your visit:
– Interactions with our posts
– IP address and device data
– Usage statistics
Instagram uses this data for advertising and user profiles.
Contact via Instagram:
We process your messages and delete them after final response.
More information:
– Agreement on joint responsibility ›
– Instagram Privacy Policy ›
Note: Instagram may also transfer data to the USA.
On LinkedIn, we present our company professionally and network in the jewelry industry.
Who is responsible?
Jointly with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact to data protection officer:
LinkedIn Privacy Contact Form ›
Why do we use LinkedIn?
Professional presentation, business networking, and communication with business customers.
Legal basis:
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) and your consent to LinkedIn (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
What happens to your data?
LinkedIn processes during your visit:
– Profile information and interactions
– Statistical data of our company page
– IP address and usage behavior
LinkedIn creates user profiles for targeted advertising.
Contact via LinkedIn:
We process business inquiries and delete them after complete processing.
More information:
– LinkedIn Agreement on joint responsibility ›
– LinkedIn Privacy Policy ›
Note: LinkedIn may also transfer data to the USA.
X (formerly Twitter)
On X, we share short updates and stay in contact with the jewelry community.
Provider:
X Corp., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Purpose:
– Quick updates and news
– Participation in industry conversations
– Direct exchange with prospects
Data processing:
X processes user data mainly in the USA. We have no access to this data – only X itself.
Risks:
Since X is based in the USA, different data protection standards may apply. Access to your data may become more difficult for you.
More information:
Your control over social media
What can you do?
– Privacy settings adjust on each platform
– Manage cookies in your browser settings
– Advertising preferences change directly on the platforms
– Withdraw consent at any time
Our tip:
Check the privacy settings of your social media profiles regularly – there you can determine which data is shared.