Privacy Policy


At Krausz Design, I respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how I collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you access my website, purchase my products or services, or contact me on social media, as well as to outline your rights regarding the information I collect.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. I will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by modifying the "last updated" date. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on my website, and you waive your right to separate notice of changes by continuing to use and access my website. I recommend that you regularly review this Privacy Policy whenever you use my website or engage with me on social media for any purpose. If you continue to use my website after the posting of the modified Privacy Policy, you accept the changes.

The Information I Collect

I collect various types of information from you when you visit my website, make a purchase, book a consultation, or contact me on social media. By accepting the Privacy Policy, you explicitly consent to the collection, use, processing, and sharing of the following data for my legitimate business interests. The information I collect may include:
Personal Data:
Personal data is any information that allows for your unique identification, including your name, billing address, email address, phone number, or demographic data such as age, gender, or place of origin. You provide this information voluntarily through my website or any mobile applications. Some of this data is provided when you register or make a purchase on my website. Data may also be provided through your responses to blog posts, by contacting me with questions, or by participating in group training sessions, webinars, or presentations. Providing this information is entirely voluntary. You are not required to provide this information; however, your refusal may prevent you from accessing certain benefits on my website or completing a purchase.
Derived Data:
Derived data is information that my servers automatically collect about you when you access my website, such as your IP address, browser type, access dates and times, and the pages viewed. If you use a mobile application, my servers may collect information about your device name and type, phone number, country of origin, and other interactions with my application.
Financial Data:
Financial data is information related to your payment method, such as credit card or bank transfer details. I collect financial data to allow you to purchase, order, return, or exchange products or services on my website and any related mobile applications. I store only limited financial data. Most financial data is transmitted to my payment processing partners, Stripe and PayPal. I recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these payment processors to understand how they use, share, and protect your financial data. You can find more information on the PayPal and Stripe websites.
Social Media Data:
I may access your personal data through social media platforms and applications, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, and other social networks or applications. This data may include your name, social media username, location, email address, age, gender, profile picture, and any other publicly available information. If you do not want me to access this information, please change your privacy settings on the relevant social media platform.
Mobile Device Data:
If you use my website through a mobile device or application, I may collect information about your mobile device, such as the device identifier, model, manufacturer, and location data.
Other Data:
Sometimes you may provide additional data to me, such as for participation in a giveaway or contest, or when filling out a survey. In these cases, I will clearly indicate that providing data is a requirement for entering that giveaway or contest.
How I Use Your Data
Your data allows me to offer you certain products and services, including the use of my website, fulfilling my obligations, personalizing your interaction with my business and the website, and offering you other products and services you may be interested in. I generally store your data and transfer it to third parties for processing purposes. Where I process your data myself, I do so to serve my legitimate business interests (for example, to provide you with the opportunity to purchase my products or services or to use my website or mobile application).

I may specifically use your data for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Delivering purchased products or services to you
  • Keeping in touch with you
  • Processing payments or refunds
  • Presenting new offers that may interest you
  • Social media interaction
  • Sending newsletters or updates about my business or website
  • Displaying targeted advertisements
  • Requesting your feedback
  • Informing you about updates to my product and service offerings
  • Managing disputes and resolving problems
  • Conducting giveaways or gifts
  • Creating a personalized profile to make your future interactions on the website more personal
  • Compiling anonymous statistical data for my own or third-party use
  • Assisting legal authorities if necessary
  • Preventing fraudulent activities on the website or mobile application
  • Analyzing trends to improve the website and services

Why I Share Your Data?
In certain situations, I may share your data with third parties. This is especially true when necessary for my legitimate business interests, such as managing my website, administering your account, fulfilling contracts, communicating, processing orders, delivering products and services, analyzing trends, protecting the security of my business and website, and marketing additional products and services. The legal basis for sharing your data is, on one hand, your consent given in the Privacy Policy, and on the other hand, protecting and promoting my legitimate business interests.

I may share your data for the following specific reasons:

  • Processing by Third Parties: I may share your data with third parties who assist in various tasks, such as payment processing, hosting services, sending emails, and providing customer support.
  • Legal Obligation: I may share your data if required by law or if necessary for legal proceedings (e.g., subpoenas), as well as to protect the rights, property, and safety of others. This includes sharing data to prevent fraud and avoid credit risks.
  • Protecting My Business: I may use your data to protect my business, such as investigating and resolving violations. I may share your data to obtain insurance coverage, ensure risk management, receive financial or legal advice, or exercise or defend legal claims.
  • Partners: I may share your data with my business partners who promote my products or services for a commission. I expect them to respect my privacy policy, not send unsolicited messages, and clearly indicate that they are acting as partners. If they do not do this, it constitutes a violation of the privacy policy and partnership agreement, which may be reported at hello@krauszdesign.com.
  • Advertisers: I may use external advertising agencies to run and manage ads that display personalized ads based on your use of my website or mobile application. These companies may use web cookies to track visits to webpages and offer personalized ads. I cannot control the activities of these advertisers, so I recommend reading the privacy policy of the respective third party and following the instructions provided there to restrict data processing.
  • Other Third Parties: I may share your data with advertisers, investors, or other business partners for general business analysis. Should this happen, I will take reasonable steps to inform you if required by law.
  • In Case of Sale or Bankruptcy: If my business is sold, dissolved, or files for bankruptcy, your data may be transferred to a third party. The new owner is not obliged to uphold my privacy policy and may have their own policy. I will inform you if my business is sold or dissolved.
  • User Interaction: If you interact with others on my website or mobile application (e.g., participate in a group chat or online course), other users may access certain data about you, such as your name, profile picture, and previous comments or posts.

Privacy Guidelines

Online Posts
When you post online, others can see it, and I may share your comments outside of the website.
External Links
My website may contain links that lead to other websites that I do not control. I recommend exercising caution when clicking on these links. While I carefully choose which links to place, I do not constantly monitor third-party websites and am not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the use of these links. I am not obliged to comply with third parties' privacy policies, nor are they required to comply with mine. I recommend reading their privacy policies before interacting with those sites or making a purchase. They may collect data differently and for other purposes than I do.
Other Purposes
As necessary, I may share your personal data for legal compliance or if needed to protect my, your, or others' vital interests.
Tracking Technologies
Cookies, Log Files, and Web Beacons
Like many other websites, I use log files that record visitor data – this is a common practice among hosting providers and analytical services. Log files may contain information such as IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP) name, date/timestamps, referral/exit pages, and click counts. I use this data for analyzing trends, managing my website, tracking user movements, and collecting demographic data. IP addresses and similar data are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
Additionally, I also use cookies (small text files) and web beacons to store certain information. Cookies may be used for identification, personalization, security purposes, targeted advertisements, and analyzing the performance of my website. For instance, cookies allow me to suggest blog posts based on what you've read previously.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies. When you first visit my website, I will ask you to consent to the use of cookies. If you would like to disable cookies, you can do so in your browser settings. However, this may affect the usability of my website and hinder purchases.
Certain third parties may also use cookies to display advertisements or conduct marketing campaigns on my website. I do not monitor those third parties and am not responsible for their use of cookies.

Website Analysis

I work with third-party analytical service providers, such as Squarespace, Google, Teachery, and Bonsai, who may use cookies or other tracking technologies to analyze visitors' activities. I do not provide them with personal data, but their access to collect and use your data may depend on your use of my website.
If you do not want these technologies to collect information about you, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

Data Processing

In most cases, I do not directly handle your data; instead, I use third-party service providers, such as PayPal for payment transactions. These providers process your data and transmit the necessary information to me.

In certain cases, however, I may also handle your data, such as when:

  • I administer, maintain, and develop my website and services
  • I enter into a contract with you and fulfill its terms
  • I keep records of my transactions and interactions
  • I comply with my legal obligations
  • I protect my interests, the interests of my customers, and the interests of third parties

I may process the following types of data:

  • Identification Data: name, address, email address, payment information
  • Website Usage Data: IP address, geographical location, time spent on the website, viewed content
  • Profile Data: name, address, profile picture, interests, occupation
  • Data provided during the use of my services
  • Content published on my website, such as blog posts
  • Data provided during customer service inquiries
  • Information provided during newsletter subscriptions
  • Transactional data related to purchases
  • Other data necessary to fulfill my legal obligations or protect my interests

International Data Transfers

The servers of my website are located in the European Union and the USA. The protection of your data is ensured by the EU–US Privacy Shield.

Data Retention

I will retain your data for as long as my business purposes or legal obligations require, or until you request its deletion. I may store certain data indefinitely as long as your account remains active.
You may request the deletion of your data at any time, but I am not responsible for the data stored by third parties. If you want a third party to delete your data, you need to contact them directly.

Security

I will take all reasonable measures to protect your data, but no security system is entirely secure. If a data breach occurs, I will notify you immediately.

Children's Protection

My website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and I do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you become aware that I am processing such data, please notify me, and I will delete it.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, which I outline below. I would like to point out that I may charge a reasonable fee for data processing operations carried out at your request. Additionally, I reserve the right to ask for verification of your identity before exercising any data processing rights. Furthermore, your rights may be limited or nullified if they conflict with my business interests, public interest, or applicable laws.
Updating Account Data: You have the right to update or modify the information you provided. If you would like to update or delete your data, please contact me at hello@krauszdesign.com.
Confirmation of Personal Data and Its Use: You have the right to request confirmation of what data I hold about you and for what purpose I use it. Additionally, you have the right to know whether I am processing your data or sharing it with third parties, and if so, for what purpose. I will provide you with a copy of your personal data, except if it would infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.
Modifying Consent: You have the right to modify your consent for the use of your data. In such case, you may have to delete your account and may not fully access my website.
Request for Data Copy: You have the right to request a digital copy of the data stored about you. I will provide the first copy free of charge, but I may charge a reasonable fee for subsequent requests.
Data Transfer: You can request that I transfer the data stored about you to another data controller in a commonly used and machine-readable format, unless it would impose an unreasonable burden on me.
Data Deletion: You have the right to request that I delete all data stored about you, and I must comply without delay. However, there are exceptions to this right, such as if data retention is a legal obligation, serves the protection of free speech, is necessary for complying with legal obligations, or is essential for enforcing or defending legal claims. Requesting the deletion of data may result in the termination of your account, and you may have limited or no access to my website.
Emails and Communication: You have the option to unsubscribe from future email communications by indicating this in the appropriate box during registration or purchase. You may modify your communication preferences at any time by contacting me at hello@krauszdesign.com.
Marketing Communication: You have the right to opt-out of marketing messages from third parties as well as the use of your personal data for marketing purposes. You can also do this at hello@krauszdesign.com.
Limiting Data Processing: Under certain circumstances, you may have the ability to limit the processing of your data, such as if you dispute its accuracy or have objected to the processing while your objections are being verified.
Filing a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe I am misusing your data or have violated any of your rights under my privacy policies or applicable laws.

Newsletter Privacy

I provide you with the opportunity to voluntarily provide certain information for marketing and email purposes. This information may include your name and email address, among other things. You may unsubscribe from further communication via email at any time; however, I reserve the right to maintain a database of previous subscribers. I may use your data for my business activities and as permitted by law. I will only share the information with necessary parties essential for my business operations, such as conducting Facebook ads or Google Pay Per Click marketing campaigns.

Severability

If any part of these terms, privacy policies is deemed illegal or unenforceable, it does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which remain fully in effect.

Entire Agreement

The information contained in this document constitutes the entire agreement between the website users and my business regarding the use of the website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and privacy policies shall be construed and governed by the laws of Hungary.