Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 05 January 2026
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Who I Am
I'm Lívia Kiss, operating as ALIVE Design Studio — a sole proprietorship based in the Netherlands. I operate in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Website: ALIVE Design Studio
- Email: alivedesignstudio00@gmail.com
- KVK number: 99302810
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What Personal Data I Collect
Provided directly by you
- Name and email address
- Project details or any information included in contact messages
- Business information, where applicable
Collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and interactions — anonymous and aggregated where possible
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How I Use Your Data
I use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and project requests
- Provide design services and communicate throughout a project
- Send proposals, invoices, and agreements
- Improve website performance and user experience
I never sell or share your personal data with unauthorized third parties.
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Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6, I process your information based on:
- Legitimate interest — when responding to contact requests
- Contract basis — when preparing or fulfilling a design service agreement
- Consent — when you agree to optional communications
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How Long I Keep Your Data
I keep collected data only as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact inquiries without a project | Up to 12 months |
| Client project records & invoices | Up to 7 years (required by Dutch law) |
You may request deletion at any time — see Section 7.
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Third-Party Services
To operate my business I may use trusted providers for website hosting, email, and payment processing (such as Revolut or PayPal). These parties process data strictly on my behalf under GDPR-compliant agreements.
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Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request limitation or objection to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at alivedesignstudio00@gmail.com.
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Cookies & Tracking
My website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand page performance and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
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Security
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
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Updates to This Policy
I may update this policy to stay compliant with legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent revision.