Privacy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Michele Scognamillo
c/o Anna Scognamillo
Photography & Visual Storytelling
Lerchenstr. 24
70176 Stuttgart
Germany
Email: info@michelescognamillo.com

2. General information on data processing

The protection of your personal data is important to me. Your personal data is processed confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable national data protection provisions.

This privacy policy informs you about the nature, scope and purpose of the processing of personal data on this website.

Personal data is any data that can be used to identify you personally.

3. Hosting

This website is hosted by IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany.

The hosting provider processes personal data that is automatically collected when you visit this website. This includes in particular:

  • IP address
  • Date and time of access
  • Browser type and browser version
  • Operating system used
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name of the accessing computer

This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, on the grounds of my legitimate interest in providing the website securely and free of technical errors.

A data processing agreement pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.

4. SSL/TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, this website uses SSL/TLS encryption.

You can recognise an encrypted connection by the fact that the address bar of your browser begins with “https://”.

5. Access data and server log files

When you visit this website, information is automatically collected by the hosting provider and stored in so-called server log files.

This data is used exclusively to ensure the smooth operation of the website and to improve the services offered.

This data is not combined with other data sources.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

6. Contact

If you contact me via the contact form or by email, the personal data you provide will be processed exclusively for the purpose of handling your enquiry.

This includes in particular:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Content of the message

Processing is carried out pursuant to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your enquiry relates to the performance of a contract or to pre-contractual measures.

In all other cases, processing is based on my legitimate interest in handling enquiries effectively pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

7. Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies that are required for the operation of the website, for example to store the selected language and your cookie settings.

Cookies are stored on the basis of § 25(2) No. 2 of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG); any further processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

To manage your cookie settings, this website uses the CookieYes plugin. Your choice is stored in a cookie in your browser. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR in conjunction with Art. 7(1) GDPR.

You can change your cookie settings at any time via the cookie icon on the website or in your browser, and delete stored cookies.

8. WordPress and Elementor

This website is based on WordPress and uses Elementor Pro for the design and technical delivery of its content.

In this context, technically necessary data may be processed, in particular to display the website, optimise user-friendliness and ensure functionality.

9. Google Fonts

To ensure a consistent display of fonts, this website uses Google Fonts, which are hosted locally on the server of this website. No connection to Google servers is established when a page is accessed.

The fonts are used on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, on the grounds of my legitimate interest in a consistent presentation of the website.

10. Links to social media

This website contains links to social networks. The linked platforms are:

  • Instagram (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.)
  • LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)

When you click on these links, you leave this website. The respective operators are solely responsible for the processing of personal data on their platforms.

11. International data transfers

If services from providers outside the European Union are used, personal data may be transferred to third countries.

Any such transfer takes place exclusively in compliance with the statutory data protection requirements of the GDPR.

12. Copyright and images

All photographs, graphics and content published on this website are protected by copyright.

Any use, reproduction, editing or distribution without express written permission is prohibited.

13. Storage period

Personal data is only stored for as long as is necessary to fulfil the respective purposes or as required by statutory retention periods.

The data is then deleted.

14. Rights of data subjects

You have the following rights at any time:

  • Access pursuant to Art. 15 GDPR
  • Rectification pursuant to Art. 16 GDPR
  • Erasure pursuant to Art. 17 GDPR
  • Restriction of processing pursuant to Art. 18 GDPR
  • Data portability pursuant to Art. 20 GDPR
  • Objection to processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR
  • Withdrawal of consent given pursuant to Art. 7(3) GDPR

In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

Right to object: Where processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data. I will then no longer process your data unless I can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.

15. Objection to advertising emails

I hereby object to the use of the contact details published under the legal notice obligation for sending unsolicited advertising material.

16. Changes to this privacy policy

I reserve the right to update this privacy policy in order to adapt it to changes in legal requirements or technical changes to the website.

This English version is provided for information purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy, the German version shall prevail.

Last updated: October 2026