Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 22, 2025

Dietrich Carlé (“I”, “me”, or “my”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or use my website, www.dietrichcarle.com (“Site”).

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This policy may be updated from time to time. I will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

INFORMATION I COLLECT

1. Information You Provide

If you submit a message via the contact form or sign up for a mailing list, I may collect:

  • Name (first name, last name)

  • Email address

  • Any other details you voluntarily provide in your message

You are not required to provide personal information to view the Site.

2. Usage Data

My website may automatically collect limited data via Squarespace, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device info

  • Referring website

  • Pages visited

This helps me understand how visitors use the site and improve its performance.

3. Third-Party Services

I use tools and platforms that may collect data on my behalf, such as:

  • Squarespace (hosting, analytics, forms)

  • Instagram (embedded content or links)

These services may use cookies and track interactions according to their own privacy policies.

HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

I only use your data to:

  • Respond to your messages or inquiries

  • Send occasional updates if you have opted in

  • Improve the Site and monitor performance

  • Comply with legal obligations if required

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising or profiling.

COOKIES

This Site uses cookies via Squarespace to enable essential site functions and analytics.
You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

SECURITY & RETENTION

I take reasonable steps to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
I retain data only as long as needed to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal requirements.

YOUR RIGHTS

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at hello@dietrichcarle.com

CHILDREN

The Services are not intended to be used by children, and I do not knowingly collect any personal information about children. If you are the parent or guardian of a child who has provided us with their personal information, you may contact me using the contact details set out below to request that it be deleted.

As of the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy, I do not have actual knowledge that I “share” or “sell” (as those terms are defined in applicable law) personal information of individuals under 18 years of age.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

If you are visiting this site from outside the UK, be aware that your data may be transferred to servers in other countries (such as those used by Squarespace).

CONTACT

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact: Dietrich Carlé - hello@dietrichcarle.com - London, United Kingdom

For the purpose of applicable data protection laws and if not explicitly stated otherwise, we are the data controller of your personal information.