Privacy Policy
Version 22.08.2025
Clarification and correction for better readability
I. Who are we?
Responsible for data protection on this website:
Diana Faraj
Master Goldsmith and Silversmith
(Federal Republic of Germany)
Diana Faraj Schmuck, Columbus Straße 16, 40549 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: +49 211 93596064, Fax: +49 211 95264043, Email: ›
Our Privacy Policy
All details of our privacy policy, especially regarding your rights as a user, can be found in sections II. – V. below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We adapt this policy as needed to new legal requirements or changes in our services. The updated version will apply on your next visit.
Do you have questions?
For all questions regarding data protection, you can reach us at the following email:
You can also contact us directly at the contact address mentioned above.
Complaints
In case of problems, you can also contact the responsible data protection authority:
State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information North Rhine-Westphalia
Visitor address
Kavalleriestraße 2-4, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Postal address
Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Düsseldorf, Germany
Contact
Phone: +49 211 38424-0, Fax: +49 211 38424-999, Email:
II. Data Protection with us
Scope of our Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how we handle your data – both on our website and on our social media channels and email:
- Email ( ‧ ) ›
- Facebook (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- Google Business Profile (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- Instagram (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- LinkedIn Business Page (dianafarajschmuck) ›
- X formerly Twitter (dfschmuck) ›
We only process your personal data when it is necessary for the functioning of our website and our services, and always within the framework of 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.
III. Your Rights
Your most important data protection rights
- Information: You can ask at any time what data we have about you
- Correction: We will gladly correct incorrect data immediately
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your data
- Data portability: We provide your data in a transferable format
- Complaint: You can complain to the data protection authority
If we correct or delete your data, we also inform other parties who 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 particularly applies to advertising purposes.
IV. How do we use your data?
Website Server Log Files (Strato Hosting)
Every time you visit our website, our hosting provider STRATO GmbH automatically collects technical data in server log files:
- Browser type and operating system
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
- Anonymized IP address
- Time of server request
- HTTP status code
IP Anonymization
To protect your privacy, IP addresses in the log files are automatically anonymized. STRATO removes the last parts of your IP address so that it cannot be traced back to you.
Provider
STRATO GmbH, Otto-Ostrowski-Straße 7, 10249 Berlin, Germany
Legal basis
Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in ensuring secure and stable website operation.
Storage duration
Log files are automatically deleted after 7 days. In case of security incidents, storage may last up to 60 days.
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.
CDN Server Log Files (BunnyCDN)
When delivering content via our Content Delivery Network (CDN), our CDN provider BunnyCDN automatically collects technical data in server log files:
- Browser type and operating system
- Referrer URL (previously visited page)
- Anonymized IP address
- Time of server request
- HTTP status code
- Transferred data volume
- Accessed resource (URL)
IP Anonymization
To protect your privacy, IP addresses in the log files are automatically anonymized. BunnyCDN removes the last parts of your IP address so that it cannot be traced back to you.
Provider
BunnyCDN is a service of BunnyWay d.o.o., Dunajska c. 165, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Legal basis
Processing is carried out in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR based on our legitimate interest in fast and secure delivery of our website content.
Storage duration
Log files are automatically deleted after 3 days by default. In case of security incidents, storage may last up to 30 days.
Cookies
Visitor Statistics (Statify)
We use the German tool “Statify” to understand how our website is used. This tool only collects anonymous page views – no personal data or IP addresses.
Provider
Pluginkollektiv, Simon Kraft, Friedberger Anlage 8, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Legal basis
Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
Newsletter – stay informed
When you sign up for our newsletter, we store:
- Your email address
- Optional: Your name and address
- IP address and time of registration
Use
Exclusively for sending newsletters
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 via the contact form or 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 take into account the current state of technology and the risk to your rights and freedoms.
V. Our Social Media Presence
We use Facebook to present our jewelry pieces and stay in touch 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
If you write to us via Facebook, we process your message and delete it after complete response.
Cookies
Facebook sets cookies. You can manage these in your browser settings.
More Information
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 visibility 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?
Diana Faraj Schmuck 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 lovers.
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
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 from this for targeted advertising.
Contact via LinkedIn
We process business inquiries and delete them after complete processing.
More Information
Note: LinkedIn may also transfer data to the USA.
X (formerly Twitter)
On X we share short updates and stay in touch 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 interested parties
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 be more difficult for you.
More Information
Your Control over Social Media
What can you do?
- Adjust privacy settings on each platform
- Manage cookies in your browser settings
- Change advertising preferences directly on the platforms
- Revoke advertising consents
Our tip
Regularly check the privacy settings of your social media profiles – there you can determine yourself which data is shared.