Respect for privacy is part of the foundation of this space.
This website is operated independently by steanART. Personal data is handled responsibly and transparently, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This policy explains what data may be collected, why it is collected, and how it is processed and protected.
The data controller responsible for this website is steanART.
For any questions regarding this policy or your personal data, you may contact me directly using the contact button or via the email address listed at the end of this page.
Contact Forms and Direct Communication: If you contact me via a form or email, I may collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide in your message. This data is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
Comments: When visitors leave comments on posts or pages, the information entered in the comment form is collected. This typically includes your name, email address, and the content of your comment. The email address is not displayed publicly and is used only for moderation or communication if necessary.
To help prevent spam and maintain the security of the website, the system may also store the visitor’s IP address and browser information. Comments may be processed through automated spam detection services and captcha protection.
Comments remain visible as part of the discussion unless removal is requested. You may contact me at any time if you wish to have your comment or related data removed.
Usage Data: When you visit this website, certain technical data may be automatically collected. This can include IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used to ensure functionality, stability, and security.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: This website uses cookies and similar technologies where necessary. Cookie consent and management are handled through Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA by Hu-manity.co. You can review and modify your cookie preferences at any time.
No external analytics services such as Google Analytics are used on this website.
Donations: If you choose to support this project through external services such as PayPal, cryptocurrency, bank transfer, or other linked providers, you will be redirected to the respective third-party platform to complete the transaction.
This website does not process payments directly and does not store any financial information such as credit card or banking details. Any personal or payment data required to complete a donation is handled solely by the external provider in accordance with its own privacy policy and terms of service.
Please review the privacy policies of the respective payment providers before submitting any information through their platforms.
Hosting: This website is hosted by a Swiss hosting provider. Server logs may temporarily store technical access data such as IP addresses and request details to ensure operational stability and security. These logs are retained only as long as necessary for these purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing: Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
• Your consent
• Legitimate interest in maintaining the functionality and security of the website
• Compliance with legal obligations
To Provide and Maintain the Website: Ensuring the functionality, stability, and security of the website.
Communication: Responding to enquiries you send.
Legal Obligations: Complying with legal requirements and protecting legal rights where necessary.
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by applicable law. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, unless legal obligations require its retention.
Personal data is not sold or rented.
Where necessary, limited data may be processed by trusted service providers who assist in operating this website, such as hosting services, spam protection or captcha services.
These providers process data only as required to perform their services and are subject to appropriate data protection obligations.
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
You have the right to:
• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact button or via the email address listed at the end of this page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority within the European Union or European Economic Area.
This policy may be updated if legal, technical, or operational circumstances change. The most recent version will always be available on this page.
For any questions regarding data protection or privacy matters, you may contact me using the button underneath or via the following email address:
admin@stean.art
Last updated: 20 February 2026
