Privacy Policy (GDPR)

Last updated: 11.11.2025

1. General Information
Katrina Günther (“I”, “me”, “my”) operates the website www.thinking-visual.com and is responsible for the processing of personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Controller (Data Protection Responsible):
Katrina Günther
12051 Berlin, Germany
Email: mail@thinking-visual.com
Website: www.thinking-visual.com

2. Data Collected
Depending on how you interact with this website, the following personal data may be processed:
  • Contact data (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
  • Website usage data (IP address, browser, device information, access times)
  • Message data submitted via forms, email, or direct inquiry
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (if applicable)
No sensitive personal data is collected unless voluntarily provided by you.

3. Purpose & Legal Basis of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes and legal bases:

Purpose

Legal Basis (GDPR)

Responding to inquiries

Art. 6(1)(b) – Contract or pre-contractual measures

Operating and securing the website

Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest

Marketing communication (if consent is given)

Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent

Tax and legal obligations

Art. 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation


4. Hosting & Service Providers
This website may use external service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, scheduling apps, newsletter software).
These providers process data only on instruction and in compliance with GDPR (Art. 28).
If data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are used.

5. Cookies
Cookies may be used for:
  • Necessary functions (site operation, security)
  • Optional analytics or marketing (only with your explicit consent)
You can adjust or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser or cookie settings.

6. Contact Forms & Email Requests
If you contact me via form or email:
  • Your data will only be used to process your query
  • It will not be shared without your consent
  • It will be deleted when no longer needed or legally required

7. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
✔ Access your data (Art. 15)
✔ Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16)
✔ Request deletion (Art. 17)
✔ Restrict processing (Art. 18)
✔ Data portability (Art. 20)
✔ Object to processing (Art. 21)
✔ Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: mail@thinking-visual.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority, e.g.:
Der Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI) https://www.bfdi.bund.de

8. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for its purpose or required by law (e.g., tax or commercial record obligations).

9. Links to External Websites
This website may contain external links. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated. The latest version is always available on this page with the updated date at the top.

11.Portfolio & Client Work
References or project images are only published with client approval or contractual agreement.