Last updated: 15.10.2025

Company name: Same Same GmbH

Address: Eggerthgasse 8/1b 1060 Vienna Austria

Email: support@samesame.studio

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU and Austrian law.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is: Same Same GmbH
Email: support@samesame.studio

If you have questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights, contact us anytime.

2. What We Collect and Why

We only collect what’s needed to run our website, communicate with you, and improve our services.

Newsletter sign-ups (Beehiiv)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and preferences. This data is processed by Beehiiv based on your consent and used only for sending updates and newsletters.

Booking calls (Cal.com)
When you book a call, we collect your name, email, chosen time slot, and any message you provide. This is used to schedule and manage your call and is processed under contract necessity or legitimate interest.

Google Analytics (GA4)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, device type, location (city-level), and time on page. IP addresses are anonymized before being processed.
This helps us improve performance and user experience.

The legal basis for using Google Analytics is your consent, which you can give or revoke through our cookie banner.
Google may process data in the United States. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure compliance with EU law.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Mailto link (Email button)
If you click our “Email us” or similar button, your device will open your default email client and prefill our address. We do not store or track these interactions. Any personal data you send in your email (such as your name or contact details) will only be used to respond to your inquiry.

Website usage data
When you visit our site, your browser automatically shares technical data like IP address, browser type, and referring URL. This is used to keep the site secure and functioning correctly.

External links
Our site includes links to Discord, Threads, Spotify, and YouTube. We don’t collect any data when you click these links, but those platforms may track activity according to their own privacy policies.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website run smoothly and improve performance.

We use three types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – Needed for the website to function. These don’t require consent.

• Analytics cookies – Used for Google Analytics to help us understand how the site is used. Activated only with your consent.

• Third-party cookies – May be set by embeds such as Beehiiv or Cal.com when you interact with their content.

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can also delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Rejecting cookies will not affect essential site functionality but may limit analytics or personalization features.

4. How We Use and Share Data

We use your data to:

• Send newsletters (if subscribed)

• Manage calls and inquiries

• Improve our site and content

• Keep the website secure and functional

We never sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf, including Beehiiv, Cal.com, Google, and our hosting provider. All third parties comply with GDPR and maintain adequate security measures.

Some partners may process data outside the EU (for example, in the USA). In those cases, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We store your personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Receive your data in a portable format

• Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from the newsletter)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@samesame.studio.

If you believe your data is being misused, you can contact the Austrian Datenschutzbehörde (DSB): https://www.dsb.gv.at/

7. Security

We use encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to protect your information. While no system can be 100% secure, we take every reasonable precaution to safeguard your data.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website integrates the following external services:

Beehiiv – newsletter management
https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy

Cal.com – appointment scheduling
https://cal.com/privacy

Google Analytics – website analytics
https://policies.google.com/privacy

External links – Discord, Threads, Spotify, YouTube

Once you leave our site, their privacy practices apply.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or how we operate.
The “Last updated” date will always indicate the latest version.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: Same Same GmbH
Email: support@samesame.studio