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Privacy Policy

1. General Information

The protection of your personal data is important to Sarah-Design. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or place an order for a customized book cover design.

This website provides digital book cover design services. No physical products are shipped.

The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

Sarah-Design
Sarah Nagy
Johann-Jacob-Baeyer Str. 9
14473, Potsdam
Germany

Email:

3. Personal Data We Collect

When you use this website or place an order, the following personal data may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Order information
  • Book title and author name provided for customization
  • Messages and information submitted through contact or order forms
  • Communication between you and Sara-Design regarding your order

Additionally, technical information may be automatically collected when visiting this website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Date and time of access
  • Requested pages
  • Technical information required for website operation

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Processing and managing orders
  • Creating customized book cover designs
  • Communicating with customers regarding projects and orders
  • Delivering completed digital files
  • Processing payments
  • Maintaining website functionality and security
  • Fulfilling legal obligations

Your data will only be processed for purposes related to providing the requested services.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or for taking steps before entering into a contract, such as processing orders, communicating with customers, and providing requested services.
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR: Processing is necessary for legitimate interests, such as maintaining website security, preventing misuse, and ensuring the proper operation of this website.
  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as applicable accounting and tax requirements.

6. Orders and Customer Information

When placing an order, customers provide information required to create the requested book cover design.

Each book cover is individually created based on the information and preferences provided by the customer. The customer submits specific details, such as the book title, author name or pen name, and any requested design changes. The final cover design is then created specifically for that individual order.

This may include:

  • Customer name
  • Email address
  • Book title
  • Author name or pen name
  • Custom requests and design requirements
  • Additional information voluntarily submitted by the customer

The provided information is used solely for processing the order, creating the customized book cover, communicating with the customer, and delivering the completed files.

Order information is stored in the website database to process orders, manage customer communication, and maintain records necessary for business operations.

If an inquiry does not result in an order, the related personal data will be deleted once the communication is no longer required, unless legal obligations require further storage.

Contact Forms, Orders and Email Communication

If you contact Sarah-Design through the contact form or by email, the information you provide will be processed in order to respond to your request.

Customer communication may be processed through the email services connected to this website. This includes sending order confirmations, payment information, and project-related messages.

The information contained in correspondence will not be used for unrelated purposes or shared without a legal basis. Automated emails may be sent to customers in connection with their order, including order confirmation, payment instructions, and project-related communication.

Automated emails may be sent in connection with an order, including order confirmation, payment instructions, and project-related communication. These emails are sent using the email services connected to this website.

The submission of information through contact forms is voluntary. However, certain information, such as your name and email address, may be required in order to process your request, provide customer support, or handle an order.

8. Payment Processing

After submitting an order, customers receive payment instructions and a payment link via email. Payments are processed by PayPal. When completing payment, personal data may be processed by PayPal as an independent data controller according to PayPal's own privacy policy.

Sarah-Design does not collect or store sensitive payment information such as credit card details or PayPal login credentials. Payment processing is handled directly by PayPal and is subject to PayPal's own privacy policy and terms.

9. Hosting and Server Log Files

This website is hosted by: All-inkl

The hosting provider processes personal data on behalf of Sarah-Design as part of providing hosting services.

The hosting provider may automatically collect and store information in server log files, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser information
  • Access time
  • Requested pages
  • Technical information required for server operation

This data is processed to ensure website security, stability, and proper functionality.

10. Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies that are required for certain website functions. These may include session cookies used to maintain website functionality and enable certain features.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The cookies used by this website are not used to identify you across different websites and are not used for advertising or tracking purposes.

You can configure your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies at any time. However, disabling technically necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this website.

11. Google Fonts

This website uses fonts that are hosted locally on the website server.

No connection to Google's servers is established when you visit this website, and no personal data is transferred to Google through font loading.

12. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Order-related information is stored for as long as necessary to process the order, provide customer support, resolve potential disputes, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

Once personal data is no longer required and no legal retention obligation applies, the data will be securely deleted.

Requests for deletion will be handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Data that must be retained due to legal obligations cannot be deleted before the required retention period has expired.

13. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold or shared for advertising purposes.

Data may only be shared with third parties where necessary to provide services or fulfill legal obligations, including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Payment service providers such as PayPal
  • Email service providers

All data processing is carried out only to the extent necessary for the respective purpose.

14. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can guarantee complete security.

15. Your Rights Under the GDPR

Depending on applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Request data portability where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sarah-Design reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or services provided.

The current version published on this website applies.

17. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

    Sarah Nagy
    Johann-Jacob-Baeyer Str. 9
    14473, Potsdam
    Germany

    Email:

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