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How does DesignState protect your digital and spatial privacy?

GDPR Compliant Danish Data Protection Secure Architecture
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At DesignState ApS, we treat your data with the same material honesty and structural integrity as our physical interiors.

01. Scope

Defining the baseline of data control

This Privacy Policy describes how DesignState ApS ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you engage with our architectural and interior design services, visit our studio in Holte, or interact with our digital platform at designstateaps.com.

Identity of the Data Controller

Company Name

DesignState ApS

CVR Number

36027266

Registered Address

Vangeboled 16 Søllerød
2840 Holte, Denmark

Data Representative

Privacy Department
info@designstateaps.com

As a Danish design practice, our data processing activities are governed by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Danish Data Protection Act. We operate with transparency, ensuring that every piece of information collected is measured against its necessity for the design process.

02. Data Inventory

Information as a tactile resource

Engagement Data

Information you provide during the discovery phase: name, professional title, company details, and project requirements. This forms the baseline of our creative partnership.

  • Full Name & Organization
  • Email & Phone Contact
  • Project Brief Specifics

Spatial Context

Physical site data required for architectural planning: property addresses, CAD drawings, site photographs, and existing floor plans provided by the client.

  • Site Addresses & Coordinates
  • Technical Site Photos
  • Zoning & Permit Data

Network Interaction

Data generated by your digital visit: IP addresses, browser fingerprinting, and behavioral cookies that help us refine the drafting table experience.

  • Device & Browser Type
  • IP Address Log
  • Session Duration
03. Rights

Symmetry in digital agency

Secure architectural documentation
I

The Right to Access & Transparency

You have the right to request a complete blueprint of the data we hold about you. DesignState will provide a clear, structured overview of your information within 30 days of a verified request.

II

The Right to Rectification & Erasure

Should your project requirements or personal details change, we will update our records immediately. You also hold the 'right to be forgotten,' allowing for the measured removal of your data once legal retention periods conclude.

III

The Right to Object & Portability

You may object to our processing methods at any time. Furthermore, your data remains portable; we can transmit your digital files to another service provider in a machine-readable format upon request.

04. Legal Basis

Why we architect your data

Contractual Obligation

The primary baseline for our data processing. We handle your information to fulfill the spatial design contracts you sign with DesignState ApS.

Facilitating interior architecture consultations
Managing project timelines and artisan coordination
Invoicing and administrative financial tracking

Legitimate Interest

Secondary processing to enhance the studio's operational quality and security, balanced against your individual privacy expectations.

Improving digital platform responsiveness
Direct studio updates for existing clients
Preventing unauthorized access to project data
05. Security Protocols

The Vault of Architectural Intent

We protect your personal data through a combination of physical studio security in Holte and enterprise-grade encryption for all digital assets. Access to sensitive project information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for design execution.

Encrypted Transmission

All data transferred between your browser and our servers is secured via TLS/SSL.

Strict Third-Party Vetting

We only share data with artisans and partners who meet our GDPR criteria.

DesignState data security
06. Lifecycle

Retention & Cookies

Personal data should not endure longer than its structural purpose. We follow strict Danish accounting and architectural archiving laws.

Data Retention Periods

Under the Danish Bookkeeping Act, financial records and related personal data are retained for 5 years following the conclusion of the fiscal year in which the transaction occurred. General project data is held for the duration of our engagement + 3 years for potential warranty or liability claims.

Financial 5 YEARS
Project Files 3 YEARS
Inquiries 12 MONTHS

The Digital Trace

DesignState ApS uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our drafting table. This helps us provide a premium experience when you browse our portfolio. We categorize cookies into three zones: Essential (for core site function), Analytics (to measure audience flow), and Functional (to remember your preferences).

Inquiries & Oversight

Do you have questions about your digital baseline?

If you wish to exercise your rights, or if you have concerns regarding our data architectural methods, our Holte studio team is available for professional consultation.

Authority Oversight

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) at datatilsynet.dk.

DesignState ApS

Vangeboled 16, 2840 Holte
CVR: 36027266 | +4520626442