Last updated: October 2026
1. Who we are
The controller of personal data processed through Maalström Studio is:
Deafmessanger s.r.o. Mánesova 1723/70 120 00 Prague 2 Czech Republic
Company ID: 29224063 VAT ID: CZ29224063
Contact: info@maalstrom.studio
Deafmessanger currently identifies itself as the controller for personal-data processing and lists the same registered address and company ID.
2. Data we may collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may process:
• name,
• email address,
• billing and shipping address,
• telephone number where required for delivery,
• order and payment information,
• communication with us,
• technical information such as IP address, browser and device information,
• cookie and analytics information,
• marketing preferences.
3. Why we process your data
Fulfilling orders
To process purchases, payments, delivery, returns, complaints and customer support.
Legal obligations
To comply with accounting, tax and other statutory requirements.
Communication
To answer questions or enquiries sent to us.
Marketing
Where you have given consent, we may use your email address to send information about new objects, studio news or other relevant updates.
The existing Deafmessanger privacy notice also uses email addresses for marketing communications based on consent and allows consent to be withdrawn.
Website operation and analytics
To maintain, secure and improve the website and understand how it is used, where legally permitted and subject to cookie consent where required.
4. Legal bases
Depending on the purpose, processing may be based on:
• performance of a contract,
• compliance with legal obligations,
• legitimate interests,
• your consent.
5. Shopify and payment processing
The Maalström storefront uses Shopify infrastructure for ecommerce and checkout functionality.
Information required to process orders may therefore be processed by Shopify and payment providers used during checkout.
Their processing is governed by their own privacy terms and applicable data-protection agreements.
6. Framer
The website is built and hosted using Framer.
Technical information necessary to display and operate the site may therefore be processed by Framer and its infrastructure providers.
7. Shipping providers
Where necessary to fulfil an order, relevant contact and delivery information may be shared with selected shipping carriers such as Zásilkovna or other delivery providers offered during checkout.
8. How long we keep data
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and for periods required by applicable law.
Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn or the relevant retention period expires.
9. Your rights
Under applicable data-protection law, you may have the right to:
• access your personal data,
• correct inaccurate data,
• request deletion,
• restrict processing,
• object to certain processing,
• request data portability,
• withdraw consent at any time,
• lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact:
info@maalstrom.studio
10. Marketing emails
If you subscribe to Maalström updates, you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
11. International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data-protection law.
12. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
13. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, legal obligations or data-processing practices change.