Privacy information

1. Name and Contact of the Controller

Crumb Animation & Film UG

Thulestr. 9 13189 Berlin Germany

Email: info@crumb.tv

Phone: +4915901221086

Managing Director: Stanko Stupar

Registered with: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB216778

2. Data Protection Contact

We are not legally required to appoint a dedicated Data Protection Officer under Art. 37 GDPR. For all data protection inquiries, contact: info@crumb.tv

3. Scope of Data Processing

We collect and process personal data only as necessary to:

  • Operate our website (www.crumb.tv)
  • Communicate with current and potential clients
  • Fulfill contractual obligations
  • Improve and analyze website performance (using Google Analytics)
  • Comply with legal obligations

The data processed may include:

  • Name, company, email, and phone (if provided by user)
  • IP address and browser/device info
  • Communication history (e.g., email inquiries)
  • Usage data via analytics tools

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent (e.g. for analytics cookies)
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – Legal obligations
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests (e.g. site optimization, fraud prevention)

5. Cookies, Analytics, and Embedded Content

Our website uses cookies and third-party services to improve user experience and performance. This includes:

 

Essential Cookies

These are required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled.

 

Analytics (Google Analytics)

Provider: Google Ireland Ltd.

We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymization) to understand visitor behavior. Data may be processed in the U.S. under Standard Contractual Clauses. Analytics cookies are only activated with your explicit consent via the cookie banner.

 

Embedded Vimeo Videos

Provider: Vimeo, LLC (USA)

We embed videos hosted on Vimeo. When you visit a page with an embedded Vimeo video, your IP address and other usage data may be transferred to Vimeo, even if you do not play the video.

Vimeo may also set cookies or use tracking technologies.

Embedding is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (our legitimate interest in showcasing our work) and only loaded after consent via the cookie banner, in accordance with § 25 TTDSG.

More info: https://vimeo.com/privacy

6. Third-Country Transfers

We may transfer personal data to countries outside the EU/EEA, including:

  • Freelancers in non-EU countries
  • Clients based internationally
  • Service providers like Google (Analytics)

Such transfers occur under:

  • Art. 46 GDPR – Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Art. 49(1)(b/c/e) GDPR – Where necessary for contract performance or with your explicit consent

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share data with third parties when:

  • Required by law
  • Necessary for contractual purposes
  • Handled by carefully selected processors under Art. 28 GDPR (e.g. hosting, analytics)

All service providers are contractually bound to comply with data protection requirements.

8. Retention Periods

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, or as legally required:

  • Commercial/legal retention periods (6–10 years in Germany)
  • Short-term technical logs (up to 14 days)
  • Marketing consent withdrawal = immediate deletion of associated data

9. Server Log Files

When you access our website, we (and our hosting provider) automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Host name and IP address
  • Timestamp

These logs are used to ensure system security and stability, in accordance with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

10. Contact via Email or Form

When you contact us via email or contact form, we process your information to respond to your request. This data will not be shared without your consent and is processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) or (f) GDPR.

11. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right to access (Art. 15)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16)
  • Right to erasure (Art. 17)
  • Right to restriction (Art. 18)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20)
  • Right to object (Art. 21)
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3))
  • Right to lodge a complaint (Art. 77)

If you believe we are processing your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to file a complaint with:

 

Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit

Friedrichstr. 219

10969 Berlin

Germany

https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services. Please check this page regularly.