Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung) for https://eliseruin.com

Effective Date: 11th December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) and other applicable laws.

1. Controller and Contact Information (Art. 4(7) GDPR)

The controller responsible for data processing on this website operates under the pen name:

Elise Ruin

Contact email of authorised agent: contact@naomiannelittle.com

Postal contact address of authorised agent: Fregestraße 59, 12159 Berlin Germany

If you contact us, your email will be processed confidentially and stored only for as long as necessary to handle your request.

Note: The controller uses a pen name for professional publishing and may be represented by an authorised agent for privacy and correspondence.

2. Hosting and CMS (Squarespace)

This website is built and hosted using Squarespace.

Provider: Squarespace Ireland Ltd.

Squarespace processes data on our behalf according to their GDPR-compliant Data Processing Addendum.

Data processed by Squarespace may include:

• IP address

• Browser type & version

• System information

• Referrer URL

• Date/time of access

• Pages visited

Squarespace also stores server logs for security and operational stability (legitimate interest, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

More information: Squarespace Privacy Policy and DPA (available on squarespace.com).

3. Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide

• Contact form: name (optional), email, message

Purpose: Responding to your enquiry

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual communication)

• Newsletter (if used): email address

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

Via Squarespace and essential technical tools:

• IP address

• Device & browser data

• Usage statistics

Purpose: security, analytics, site performance

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR

4. Cookies and Tracking

Squarespace uses necessary cookies for site functionality.

If additional analytics/marketing cookies are used (e.g., Google Analytics), they will only load after consent via a cookie banner.

You may withdraw consent anytime.

5. Third-Party Tools Used

5.1 Squarespace Analytics

Provides aggregated statistics about website traffic.

IP addresses may be anonymised depending on your settings.

5.2 Email Service / Newsletter Provider (if applicable)

Only used if you run a mailing list.

Data is stored until you unsubscribe.

5.3 CDN and Security Features

Squarespace uses CDN systems for fast loading and security.

All services operate under data processing agreements and appropriate safeguards.

6. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data on the following bases:

• Art. 6(1)(a) — consent

• Art. 6(1)(b) — necessary for responding to enquiries

• Art. 6(1)(c) — legal obligations

• Art. 6(1)(f) — legitimate interests (site security, performance)

7. Data Retention

• Contact enquiries: deleted within 24 months unless needed longer

• Newsletter data: kept until consent is withdrawn

• Log files: typically deleted by Squarespace within 90 days

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You may request:

• Access (Art. 15)

• Rectification (Art. 16)

• Erasure (Art. 17)

• Restriction (Art. 18)

• Data portability (Art. 20)

• Objection (Art. 21)

• Withdrawal of consent anytime

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in Germany.

To exercise your rights, contact the controller: contact@naomiannelittle.com

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures, including encrypted transmission (HTTPS), secure hosting, and limited access controls.

10. Minors

This site is not intended for individuals under 16.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Transfers

Squarespace may transfer data outside the EU.

These transfers are secured with:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses

• Adequate safeguards

• Squarespace GDPR addendum commitments

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally.

The latest version is always available on this page.

13. Contact

Pen name: Elise Ruin
Email for authorised representative: contact@naomiannelittle.com

Postal address of authorised representative: Fregestraße 59, 12159 Berlin Germany.