Privacy Policy

Last update: November 7, 2025

1. WHO WE ARE

This privacy policy explains how Vivien Szücs/Pixel and Groove ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website [pixelandgroove.hu].

Data Controller:

Name: Vivien Szücs

Email: info@pixelandgroove.hu

Location: Oslo, Norway

I work through Frilans Finans (Org. nr: 916 967 547) for invoicing and payment processing.

This privacy policy is in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personvernloven).

2. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:

A. CONTACT FORM

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number (if provided)

- Message content

B. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

- Name

- Email address

C. CONSULTATION BOOKING (CALENDLY)

When you book a consultation through Calendly, we collect:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number (if provided)

- Preferred meeting time

- Any information you provide in booking notes

D. CLIENT INVOICING (FRILANS FINANS)

When you become a client, we collect:

- Full name

- Business name (if applicable)

- Address

- Organization number (if applicable)

- Invoice and payment details

E. WEBSITE ANALYTICS (FRAMER)

We use Framer's built-in analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This service:

- Does NOT use cookies

- Does NOT collect personal data

- Only collects anonymous usage statistics (page views, referral sources)

- Is fully privacy-friendly and GDPR-compliant

For more information: https://www.framer.com/privacy

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3. WHY WE COLLECT YOUR DATA (LEGAL BASIS)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

A. CONSENT (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

- Contact form submissions: You consent by submitting the form

- Newsletter signups: You consent by subscribing

- Calendly bookings: You consent by booking a consultation

B. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)

- Client project work: Processing necessary to deliver our services

- Invoicing: Required to fulfill contractual obligations

C. LEGITIMATE INTEREST (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

- Anonymous website analytics: Understanding site usage to improve user experience

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@pixelandgroove.hu.

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4. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

- Respond to your inquiries and questions

- Send newsletters with web design tips, case studies, and resources (only if subscribed)

- Schedule and conduct consultation meetings

- Deliver web design services to clients

- Process invoices and payments (through Frilans Finans)

- Improve our website and services based on anonymous analytics

We will NEVER:

- Sell your personal data to third parties

- Use your data for purposes you haven't consented to

- Share your data outside the purposes stated in this policy

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5. WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

We share your personal data only with trusted third-party services necessary to operate our business:

A. FRAMER (Website Hosting & Analytics)

Purpose: Website hosting and privacy-friendly analytics

Location: USA (GDPR-compliant with Standard Contractual Clauses)

B. CALENDLY (Booking System)

Purpose: Schedule consultation meetings

Location: USA (GDPR-compliant)

C. FRILANS FINANS (Invoicing & Payment)

Purpose: Process invoices and payments for services

Location: Norway

D. MAILERLITE

Purpose: Send newsletters (only to subscribers)

Location: Ireland

We ensure all third-party services are GDPR-compliant and have appropriate data protection measures in place.

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6. HOW LONG WE STORE YOUR DATA

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

- Contact form inquiries: 2 years (or until you request deletion)

- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe

- Calendly bookings: Duration of consultation + 2 years

- Client project data: Project duration + 2 years for portfolio/reference purposes

- Invoicing records: 5 years (required by Norwegian bookkeeping law)

After these periods, your data is securely deleted unless we have a legal obligation to retain it longer.

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7. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR

As a data subject in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:

A. RIGHT TO ACCESS (Article 15 GDPR)

You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.

B. RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION (Article 16 GDPR)

You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

C. RIGHT TO ERASURE / "Right to be Forgotten" (Article 17 GDPR)

You can request deletion of your personal data, unless we have legal grounds to retain it.

D. RIGHT TO RESTRICT PROCESSING (Article 18 GDPR)

You can request that we limit how we use your data.

E. RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY (Article 20 GDPR)

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

F. RIGHT TO OBJECT (Article 21 GDPR)

You can object to processing based on legitimate interest (such as marketing).

G. RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT

You can withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter).

H. RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT

You can file a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet):

Website: https://www.datatilsynet.no

Email: postkasse@datatilsynet.no

Phone: +47 22 39 69 00

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@pixelandgroove.hu.

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8. DATA SECURITY

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:

- Secure hosting through Framer (SSL/TLS encryption)

- Access to personal data limited to necessary personnel

- Regular security updates and monitoring

- Trusted, GDPR-compliant third-party services

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. COOKIES

Our website does NOT use cookies for tracking or analytics.

Framer's built-in analytics collect anonymous usage data without cookies or personal identification.

You can use our website without accepting any cookies.

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10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some of our third-party services (Framer, Calendly) are based in the USA.

We ensure these transfers comply with GDPR through:

- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

- Privacy Shield framework (where applicable)

- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

Your data is protected to the same standard as if it remained in the EU/EEA.

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11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are intended for businesses and adults only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age.

If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at info@pixelandgroove.hu.

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12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

When we make significant changes, we will:

- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@pixelandgroove.hu

Data Controller: Vivien Szücs

Location: Oslo, Norway

For data protection inquiries or to exercise your GDPR rights, use the email above.

We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.

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14. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

This privacy policy complies with:

- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Regulation (EU) 2016/679

- Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personvernloven) - LOV-2018-06-15-38

- ePrivacy Directive (for cookies and electronic communications)

Effective Date: November 7, 2025