Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 October 2026

1. Who I am

This website is the portfolio of Gabi van Ingen / Studio RUÈN, a photographer based in the Netherlands.

I respect your privacy and handle personal data with care. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data may be collected when you visit my website, contact me or enquire about purchasing a photographic print.

Website: www.studioruen.com
Data controller: Gabi van Ingen
Email: gabi@stduioruen.com
Location: The Netherlands

I am responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy, within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What personal data I collect

The personal data I process depends on how you interact with my website.

When you contact me:

If you contact me by email or through the contact form, I may process your name, email address and any personal information you choose to include in your message.

I use this information to respond to your enquiry, communicate with you and, where relevant, discuss a potential photography assignment or print purchase.

When you browse my website:

My website is hosted by Squarespace. Technical information may be processed to operate, maintain and secure the website. Depending on the website settings and cookies enabled, this may include device or browser information, IP addresses and information about how visitors use the website.

Please refer to the Cookie Policy section below for more information.

When you enquire about purchasing a print:

You may contact me to enquire about the availability, price or purchase of a photographic print. I will use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry.

At present, this website does not offer direct online checkout or payment. If this changes, this Privacy Policy will be updated where necessary.

3. Why I process your personal data

I process personal data only where there is a valid legal basis under the GDPR.

Depending on the circumstances, these legal bases may include:

Responding to enquiries:taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, or pursuing my legitimate interest in responding to correspondence.
Managing a purchase or commission:taking steps before entering into a contract and fulfilling contractual obligations.
Website operation and security:pursuing legitimate interests in maintaining and protecting my website, where these interests do not override your rights.
Cookies and similar technologies:obtaining your consent where required by applicable law.

I do not use your contact details for marketing newsletters unless I have an appropriate legal basis to do so.

4. How long I keep your data

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, taking into account applicable legal obligations.

For example, I may retain correspondence for as long as necessary to respond to an enquiry or manage an ongoing conversation. If a purchase or assignment takes place, relevant records may need to be retained for longer to meet contractual, accounting or legal requirements.

I do not keep personal data indefinitely without a valid reason.

5. Who may receive your data

Your personal data may be processed by service providers where necessary to operate this website or communicate with you.

Squarespace

My website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may process technical information and other data associated with your visit in order to provide its website hosting and related services.

Email and contact services:

When you contact me, your message is processed through the email provider or contact-form service I use.

I do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Service providers may process data in countries outside the European Economic Area. Where applicable, such transfers must comply with the GDPR's requirements for international data transfers.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace or third-party services.

Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies, such as certain analytics or tracking cookies, may require your consent before they can be placed on your device.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner on this website, where available. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about the cookies used on this website, their purposes and how to manage your preferences, please refer to the website's Cookie Policy or cookie settings.

The actual cookies and technologies used depend on the website's configuration.

7. Your rights under the GDPR

Subject to the conditions and exceptions set out in applicable law, you have the right to:

* Request access to your personal data.
* Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
* Request deletion of your personal data.
* Request restriction of processing.
* Object to certain types of processing.
* Request data portability where applicable.
* Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing before consent was withdrawn.

To exercise your rights, please contact me at gabi@sudioruen.com

I may need to verify your identity before responding to a request. I will respond within the time limits required by the GDPR.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully.

Website: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/

8. Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Links to other websites

My website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms, including social media. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the way personal data is processed or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page, together with the date it was last updated.
11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact me at:

Gabi van Ingen / Studio RUÈN

Email: gabi@studioruen.com

Location: The Netherlands