1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have concerning your data. Alvin Greis Studio (alvingreis.com) complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation when collecting and processing personal data. Certain services on the site may require users to provide contact information.
2. Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following data:
• Personal Data: your name and email address, which you provide when filling out the contact form on our website.
• Technical Data: your IP address, browser type and language, the date and time of your visit, and any referring or exit links.
• Cookie Data: small text files stored on your device, used to improve functionality, analyze website use, and ensure security.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process collected data for the following purposes:
• Responding to inquiries submitted via the contact form.
• Analyzing website usage to improve content and functionality.
• Sending updates and newsletters if you have explicitly subscribed.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:
• Consent: when you provide contact details or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interest: ensuring website security and performance.
• Performance of a contract: responding to your inquiries and fulfilling related obligations.
5. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Data may be shared only when:
• Required by law or legal proceedings.
• Necessary for website hosting, analytics, or email delivery services, bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.
6. Data Retention
• Contact form submissions: stored for as long as necessary to handle your request, then securely deleted.
• Newsletter subscriptions: stored until you withdraw your consent by unsubscribing.
• Technical logs and cookies: stored for limited periods according to their purpose (usually up to 12 months).
7. Your Rights under GDPR
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
• Right of access — to request information about the data we hold.
• Right to rectification — to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.
• Right to restrict processing — in specific circumstances.
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object — to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
9. Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
• Ensure basic website functionality.
• Analyze anonymous usage statistics.
• Improve performance and user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some functions of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
10. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content from other websites (e.g. videos, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the source website. These external sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All updates will be published on this page, indicating the date of the latest revision.
12. Contact Information
Alvin Greis Studio
Espoo, Finland
Email: alvingreis(at)gmail.com
We are committed to responding to your inquiries within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.
Last updated: 28/09/2025