Imprint
Company Name:
L’Atelier Stark
Business Address:
Bergiusstr. 13, 85055 Ingolstadt
Email Address:
Owner’s Name:
Benjamin Stark
LEGAL NOTICE
1. Information pursuant to § 5 German Digital Services Act (DDG)
L’Atelier Stark
Bergiusstr. 13
85055 Ingolstadt
Germany
Owner: Benjamin Stark
Email: hello@latelierstark.com
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website has been compiled with care. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or quality of the information provided.
Liability claims against the operator relating to material or non-material damage caused by the use or non-use of the information provided, or by the use of incorrect or incomplete information, are excluded to the extent permitted by law, unless the operator has acted intentionally or with gross negligence.
Our offers are non-binding unless expressly stated otherwise. We reserve the right to modify, supplement, remove or temporarily or permanently discontinue parts of this website or the entire website without prior notice.
This disclaimer does not affect any mandatory statutory liability, in particular liability for intent, gross negligence, injury to life, body or health, or liability under applicable product liability law.
2. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We have no control over the content or ongoing development of such external websites.
At the time a link was created, no unlawful content was apparent to us. However, we cannot reasonably be expected to continuously monitor linked websites for changes.
If we become aware of any unlawful content on an external website to which we have linked, we will remove the respective link where legally required and technically feasible.
The responsibility for the content of linked external websites lies with their respective operators.
3. Copyright and Intellectual Property
All photographs, images, graphics, videos, texts, designs and other content published on this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, unless otherwise stated.
The copyright and other rights to content created by L’Atelier Stark remain with L’Atelier Stark or the respective rights holder.
The photographs shown on this website are, unless otherwise indicated, photographs created by L’Atelier Stark.
Any reproduction, editing, distribution, publication, commercial use or other use of our content requires our prior written consent, unless such use is expressly permitted by law.
Third-party trademarks, brand names and logos mentioned or displayed on this website remain the property of their respective owners. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by L’Atelier Stark.
4. Online Shop and Wedding Photography Services
In addition to wedding photography services, L’Atelier Stark operates an online shop through which customers may purchase products such as photographic prints, postcards, wedding stationery and other products.
Separate terms and conditions, ordering information, pricing, delivery information and statutory consumer rights may apply to purchases made through the online shop.
Requests for wedding photography services can be submitted through the contact or enquiry forms provided on our website. Submitting an enquiry does not by itself constitute a contract for photographic services. A binding agreement is only formed once the relevant contractual terms have been accepted by both parties.
5. Final Provisions
If individual provisions of this Legal Notice are or become invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.
This Legal Notice is governed by the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, subject to any mandatory consumer protection provisions that may apply.
PRIVACY POLICY
1. General Information
We take the protection of your personal data seriously.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, process and use personal data when you visit our website, contact us regarding wedding photography, submit an enquiry, or purchase products through our online shop.
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, such as a name, email address, postal address, telephone number, IP address or information relating to an order.
2. Controller
The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:
Benjamin Stark / L’Atelier Stark
Bergiusstr. 13
85055 Ingolstadt
Germany
Email: hello@latelierstark.com
3. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights, subject to the relevant legal requirements:
the right to obtain information about your personal data that we process;
the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
the right to request deletion of your personal data;
the right to request restriction of processing;
the right to object to certain processing activities;
the right to data portability where applicable;
the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent; and
the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact details above.
4. Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority.
As our business is based in Bavaria, the competent supervisory authority is generally:
Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht (BayLDA)
Further information and contact details are available from the competent data protection authorities.
You may also contact another competent supervisory authority where applicable, in particular the authority in your habitual place of residence or place of work.
5. Wedding Photography Enquiries
If you contact us regarding wedding photography, we process the information you provide to us, such as your name, email address, wedding date, wedding location, telephone number and any other information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information to:
respond to your enquiry;
discuss your wedding photography requirements;
prepare an offer;
communicate with you regarding a potential booking; and
take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
Where necessary, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract or for performing a contract.
Where processing is based on our legitimate interests, the legal basis is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
We only process the information necessary for the respective purpose.
6. Online Shop Orders
If you purchase products through our online shop, we process the personal data necessary to process and fulfil your order.
This may include:
your name;
billing and delivery address;
email address;
telephone number, where required;
order details;
payment-related information; and
information relating to delivery and customer communication.
We use this information to process your order, arrange payment and delivery, provide customer support and fulfil our legal and contractual obligations.
The legal basis is generally Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR for the performance of a contract and Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Payment information may be processed by the payment service provider selected during checkout. Where applicable, the respective provider's own privacy policy also applies.
7. Contact Forms and Email
If you contact us by email or through a contact form, we process the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.
Depending on the nature of your enquiry, this may include your name, email address, telephone number, wedding details, preferred date, location and any other information you choose to provide.
The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR where your enquiry relates to a potential or existing contract, and otherwise generally Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR or, where applicable, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
We retain enquiry information only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations.
8. Server Log Files
When you visit our website, technical information may automatically be transmitted to and stored by our hosting provider in server log files.
This information may include:
browser type and version;
operating system;
referring URL;
hostname of the accessing device;
date and time of the server request; and
IP address.
This information is processed to ensure the secure, stable and technically reliable operation of our website, to detect and prevent misuse, and to troubleshoot technical problems.
The legal basis is generally Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and technically functional website.
Server log data is not combined with other sources of data unless required for the investigation of security incidents or technical problems.
9. SSL / TLS Encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, our website uses SSL/TLS encryption.
You can recognise an encrypted connection by the “https://” prefix in your browser's address bar and the lock symbol displayed by your browser.
10. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Some cookies are technically necessary for the operation of the website or for functions explicitly requested by you, such as shopping-cart functionality.
Other cookies may be used for purposes such as analytics, marketing or the improvement of our website. Where required by applicable law, these technologies will only be used after you have provided the necessary consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent mechanism provided on our website. You may also configure your browser to reject or delete cookies.
Please note that disabling technically necessary cookies may affect certain functions of the website, including functions of our online shop.
Where consent is required, the legal basis for the processing of personal data associated with such cookies is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. The requirements concerning access to information stored on your device are additionally governed by § 25 TDDDG.
11. Cookie Consent
Where our website uses a consent management system, your consent choices may be stored in order to document your preferences and to ensure that your choices are respected.
Depending on the system used, information such as the date and time of your consent, your consent preferences and technical information required to document your decision may be processed.
12. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services provided by external companies, for example for website hosting, payment processing, shipping, website analytics, embedded content, communication or other technical services.
Where such providers process personal data on our behalf, we select and use them in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Where third-party services process personal data independently, their own privacy policies may also apply.
The specific third-party services actually used on our website should be listed here individually, including their purpose, legal basis, categories of data processed, retention periods and information concerning transfers to third countries where applicable.
13. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Where statutory retention obligations apply, we may retain certain data for the legally prescribed period even if the original purpose has already ended.
Once the applicable retention period has expired, the data will be deleted unless there is another lawful basis for continued processing.
14. Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred to recipients outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that an appropriate legal basis and suitable safeguards are in place where required by the GDPR.
Further information about specific international data transfers will be provided in the relevant sections of this Privacy Policy where applicable.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our website, our services, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.
The current version published on this website applies.
Last updated: September 2026