About the policy

At Studio Direction, we care about the privacy and rights of website visitors. We are committed to protecting the privacy of the information you provide us and are determined to protect your personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and manage your data when you interact with our website.  By using the site, you agree to the practices described in this Data protection policy.

Data we collect

We only collect personal information necessary for the performance of our services and the improvement of our website, and we ensure that this information is collected, used, and stored in accordance with applicable laws.

a. Through Google Analytics  
We use Google Analytics to gather information about how visitors use our website. This includes:  
- Pages visited and time spent on each page.  
- Your general geographic location (e.g., country or region).  
- The type of device, browser, and operating system used.  
- Traffic sources (how you arrived at our website, e.g., via search engines, social media, or direct link).  

Google Analytics uses cookies to track this data, which remains anonymous and cannot be used to identify you personally.  

b. Through Contact Forms  
We collect and store the personal information you voluntarily provide us, such as your name, email address, or phone number.

When you fill out a contact form on our website, we collect the information you provide, which may include:  
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message or inquiry

This information is voluntarily provided by you and is used only to respond to your inquiry or provide assistance.

How we use your data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:  
- Improving Website Experience: Analyzing visitor behavior to optimize our website’s functionality and content.  
- Performance Analysis: Identifying trends and making informed decisions to enhance our services.  
- Communication: Responding to inquiries submitted via the contact forms.  

We never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

We collect browsing data through cookies and other technologies. Cookies are small data files stored locally on your computer or device. They allow us to recognize your computer or device and collect information about your use of our website, including information about the sites you have visited and other information about your browsing.

a. Types of Cookies Used  
We use Google Analytics cookies, which fall under the category of performance cookies. These cookies collect information such as:  
- The pages you visit.  
- The duration of your visit.  
- Your navigation path within the website.  

b. Managing Cookies  
You can manage or disable cookies using your browser settings. Below are links to guides for popular browsers:  
- Google Chrome  - Mozilla Firefox- Safari- Microsoft Edge  

Declining cookies will not affect your ability to browse our website, but some features may not function as intended.

Where your data is stored

All personal and analytical data is securely stored on servers located within the European Union (EU). Our storage and processing practices comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure your data’s safety.

Your rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We may ask you to provide additional information to ensure that you are the owner of the requested information. If we can verify your identity, we can provide you with a copy of the personal information we hold. We may not be able to provide information if it is protected by attorney-client privilege, if it is confidential, if it is covered by trade secret, or if we are not allowed to disclose it under applicable law.

As a visitor to our website, you have the following rights:  
- Decline Cookies: You have the option to refuse these cookies by changing your browser settings, but this may affect some features of the site.
- Access Your Data: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you.  
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data collection at any time.  
- Request Deletion: You may ask us to delete your data, provided we are not legally required to retain it.  

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

Contact us

If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, please contact Ivana Matic, at ivana@studiodirection.com.

Policy update: December 27, 2024