Privacy Policy

Aetèra Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Irish data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Data Controller

Business name: Aetèra Studio

Legal name: Valeria Dragomir

Country of operation: Ireland

Contact email: studioaetera@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following information through our contact form or direct communication:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Social media links
• Information related to your project or enquiry

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data solely to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate regarding potential services
• Provide proposals or project-related information
• Deliver agreed services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Legitimate interest for responding to business enquiries
• Pre-contractual necessity for preparing proposals or discussing services
• Contractual necessity where a service agreement is in place

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely via email providers, website hosting providers, and secure digital storage systems.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

6. Data Retention

We retain enquiry data only for as long as necessary to respond to your request, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services such as website hosting providers, analytics tools, and email service providers.

These providers may process limited data necessary for website functionality and performance.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and analyse website performance.

Where required, you will be presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (Ireland)

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. The updated version will always be published on this page.