Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
Studio Signal is operated by Maximilian Schmederer, based in Munich, Germany. Contact: studiosignaleu@gmail.com
What Data We Collect
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
If you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised usage data: pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/city level), device type, and referring website. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifying information through analytics.
IP anonymisation is enabled — your full IP address is never stored.
Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), given via the cookie banner.
Data processor: Google Ireland Ltd, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Data may be transferred to Google servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Retention: Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
Affiliate Links
This site contains affiliate links to Amazon and other retailers. When you click an affiliate link, the retailer may set a tracking cookie on your device to attribute any resulting purchase to Studio Signal. We have no control over the data collected by third-party retailers. Please refer to their privacy policies:
Contact
If you contact us by email, we store your email address and the content of your message solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.
Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ss_cookies | Stores your cookie consent preference | Until cleared |
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — only set after consent | 2 years |
You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage and cookies.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS]. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority. In Germany, this is the relevant Landesbeauftragter für Datenschutz in your federal state.
Data Security
This site is hosted on Netlify (Netlify Inc., 512 2nd Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA). All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. See Netlify’s Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.