Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:
Black Forest Studios
Dietenbacher Str. 20–22
79199 Freiburg-Kirchzarten
Phone: +49 (7661) 988 600-0
Email: contact@blackforest-studios.com
2. General information
We process personal data only to the extent necessary to provide a functional website as well as our content and services. Legal bases are in particular Art. 6 (1) GDPR.
3. Hosting & server log files
This website is hosted by an external provider ([add hosting provider]). When the website is accessed, information is automatically stored in server log files: IP address, date and time, page accessed, browser type and operating system. Processing takes place on the basis of our legitimate interest in secure, stable operation (Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR).
4. Contacting us
If you contact us by email or phone or send a project enquiry, we process your details to handle the request. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1)(b) GDPR (contract/pre-contractual measures) or (f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Data is deleted once it is no longer required and no statutory retention obligations apply.
5. Newsletter
For our newsletter we use the sign-up form on this website. Subscription is based on your consent (Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR) using the double opt-in procedure. You can unsubscribe at any time. [Add newsletter provider if used.]
6. Embedded videos (Vimeo)
We embed videos from Vimeo, Inc. (USA), including background videos and trailers/spots. When loaded or played, a connection to Vimeo servers may be established and your IP address transmitted. We use the “Do Not Track” parameter (dnt=1). See Vimeo’s privacy policy: vimeo.com/privacy. Legal basis is Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR.
7. Cookies
This website only uses technically necessary cookies. Tracking or marketing cookies are not set. See our Cookie Policy for details.
8. Your rights
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and to object (Art. 15–21 GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.
9. Right to complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Württemberg (LfDI BW).