Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 October 2026

1. Data Controller

The person responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

Thomas Lange
Dister Murals – Freelance Artist
Fürstenwalder Damm 471, 12587 Berlin
Germany

Email: distermurals@gmail.com

2. General Information

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit www.distermurals.com, contact us or purchase artwork.

Personal data is processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.

3. Website Hosting – Squarespace

This website is hosted and operated using Squarespace.

When you visit the website, technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages accessed and access times may be processed to provide and secure the website.

The legal basis for technically necessary processing is generally Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.

Squarespace may process personal data outside the European Economic Area. Where required, appropriate safeguards must apply to international transfers.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Essential cookies are used to provide basic website functions, including security, shopping carts and checkout.

Optional cookies and analytics technologies are subject to your consent where legally required.

You can accept, reject or manage optional cookies through the cookie banner and change your preferences using the Cookie Preferences control.

Where consent is required, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TDDDG.

We use Squarespace’s built-in website analytics to understand general website activity. The precise processing depends on the analytics features and cookie settings enabled.

5. Contact Form and Email Communication

When you contact us using the website’s contact form or by email, we process the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, project details and message.

Contact form submissions are handled through Squarespace and forwarded to our Gmail account, provided by Google.

This information is used to respond to inquiries, discuss commissions and communicate with customers.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for inquiries relating to potential contracts, or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for other legitimate business correspondence.

6. Online Shop and Orders

When you purchase artwork through our online shop, we process the information necessary to handle your order, including your name, contact information, billing information, order details and any relevant collection or delivery arrangements.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Information required for tax and accounting purposes is retained in accordance with applicable statutory retention requirements.

7. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through Squarespace Payments and PayPal.

When selecting a payment method, information necessary to process the transaction may be transmitted to the relevant payment provider.

Payment providers process certain information under their own privacy policies and legal responsibilities.

Further information is available at:

8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable legal retention obligations.

Business and accounting records may be subject to statutory retention periods.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Article 15 GDPR)

  • Request correction of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR)

  • Request deletion of personal data (Article 17 GDPR)

  • Restrict processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Request data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

  • Object to certain processing (Article 21 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent at any time for future processing

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

For privacy-related requests, contact:

distermurals@gmail.com

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, services or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on this page.