Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

C 3-studios ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and member platform.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

C 3-studios is the data controller for the personal data processed through this website.

3. Data We Collect

For All Visitors

• Technical data: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information
• Usage data: Pages visited, visitor counts and location (via Google Analytics with IP anonymization)

For Members (Invitation Only)

• Account information: Email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile information: Full name, pronouns (optional), country, artist title, biography
• Contact information: Contact email (optional), phone number (optional - only if you choose to provide it, you control visibility)
• Professional information: Studio space, website URLs, Instagram handle
• Media: Profile photo, portfolio images (publicly displayed on your artist page - you choose what to upload)
• Event data: Event details you create as an organizer

4. How We Use Your Data

• Provide our services: Display your artist profile, manage events, enable member features
• Authentication: Secure login and account management
• Communication: Send important account notifications and updates
• Analytics: Understand how the site is used to improve user experience (via Google Analytics with IP anonymization)
• Security: Protect against unauthorized access and abuse

5. Your Privacy Controls

As a member, you control:

• Contact visibility: Choose whether to show your contact email and phone publicly
• Profile content: Decide what information to include in your profile
• Portfolio: Choose which images to upload and display
• Account deletion: Request removal of your account and data

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

• Hosting providers: Our database is self-hosted on our own secure server in the EU. Website hosting is provided by Vercel (GDPR compliant)
• Public display: Information you choose to make public (artist profiles, events)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

8. Data Storage & Security

• Your data is stored on secure servers in the European Union
• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard methods
• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Images you upload are stored on our servers and publicly accessible via your artist page

10. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

12. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:

15. Contact Us