Datenschutzerklärung

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Karashi Studio ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from karashistudio.com.

2. Data Controller

Sarah Oehm, Karashi Studio Treidelsweg 16, 90530 Wendelstein, Germany Email: shop@karashistudio.com

3. Data We Collect

When you visit our store or place an order, we may collect the following information:

  • Name, email address, billing and shipping address
  • Payment information (processed securely via our payment provider)
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • IP address and browser information
  • Order history and communication with us

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve our store and services

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) – to fulfill your order
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) – e.g. tax and accounting requirements
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) – e.g. fraud prevention
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) – e.g. for marketing emails, where applicable

6. Sharing Your Data

We share your data only where necessary:

  • Shipping providers (e.g. DHL) to deliver your order
  • Payment providers to process your payment
  • Shopify Inc. as our e-commerce platform provider (data may be processed in the USA under standard contractual clauses)
  • Tax and legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law (e.g. 10 years for tax records under German law).

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Germany: your local Datenschutzbehörde)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: shop@karashistudio.com

9. Cookies

Our store uses cookies to ensure functionality and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page.

Last updated: July 2026