Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

At Stardust Media Studio, we care about your privacy just as much as we care about creating thoughtful, beautiful work. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and what your rights are under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch and European privacy legislation.

By using our website or working with us, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

Stardust Media Studio
Based in the Netherlands
Founded by Sandra Onken & Nikol Pecka

We create custom Squarespace websites, branding, graphic design, photography, creative consultancy and digital media for businesses around the world.

Privacy contact:
info@stardustmedia.studio

Our Chamber of Commerce (KvK) and VAT information will be added once registration has been completed.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary to communicate with you, provide our services and improve your experience.

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Contact information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (if provided)

Discovery Calls & Contact Forms

Information you choose to share when requesting a Discovery Call, completing one of our questionnaires or contacting us through our website.

Orders & Payments

Purchase details, invoices and billing information.

Payments are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers. We never store your payment details ourselves.

Project Materials

Files, images, videos, text, branding assets and other materials you voluntarily provide while working together.

Website Analytics

Anonymous information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data, political opinions or religious beliefs. Please avoid sharing this type of information with us unless absolutely necessary.

3. Why We Process Your Information

We only process your personal data when there is a lawful basis to do so.

Your information may be used to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • schedule Discovery Calls and consultations

  • prepare personalised proposals

  • deliver creative services

  • process payments and invoices

  • communicate throughout your project

  • improve our website and services

  • comply with legal and tax obligations

We never sell, rent or trade your personal information.

4. Third-Party Services

To provide our services, we work with trusted third-party providers, including:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Workspace

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Mailchimp or Flodesk (where applicable)

  • Zapier (where applicable)

These providers process personal information only where necessary to perform their services.

Some providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are in place.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve your browsing experience.

These may include:

  • Essential cookies

  • Performance cookies

  • Analytics cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

  • General enquiries: up to 24 months

  • Discovery Call forms: up to 24 months

  • Active project files: for the duration of the project and up to 24 months afterwards

  • Financial records: 7 years, as required by Dutch tax legislation

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • correct inaccurate information

  • request deletion of your information

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • receive a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

info@stardustmedia.studio

We aim to respond within one month.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also submit a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

This includes secure accounts, encrypted connections where applicable, restricted access to project information and working with reputable software providers.

Although no online system can ever be completely secure, protecting your information is something we take seriously.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms.

Once you leave our website, their own privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review those policies separately.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for business owners and adults.

If you are under the age of 16, you may only submit information or purchase services with permission from a parent or legal guardian.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this website and becomes effective immediately upon publication.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process personal information, please contact us.

Stardust Media Studio

info@stardustmedia.studio