Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Spanish law.

1. What data I collect

When you contact me, book a session, make a purchase, or use my website, I may collect:

  • Your name and contact information (email, phone)

  • Billing details and purchase history (for digital products)

  • Session details and preferences

  • Photographs that may include your image or likeness

  • IP address, browser, and device information (via cookies or analytics)

2. How I use your data

Your data is used to:

  • Communicate with you about sessions or purchases

  • Deliver and manage your photo gallery or digital downloads

  • Process orders and provide receipts/invoices

  • Maintain records for legal and tax purposes

  • Analyze website usage to improve services

3. How your data is stored

All data is securely stored on encrypted devices or through third-party GDPR-compliant platforms, including:

  • Pixieset (photo delivery)

  • Stripe and PayPal (secure payment processing)

  • Squarespace (website and store platform)

4. Sharing your data

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Your data is only shared with third-party services strictly necessary to run this business (e.g., payment processors, website host).

Your photos are never used publicly without your explicit written consent.

5. How long I keep your data

  • Photography session data and galleries: up to 1 year after delivery, unless requested otherwise

  • Digital purchase data (orders, emails): up to 5 years for legal and accounting purposes

  • Cookies and analytics data: retention varies by tool; typically 1–26 months

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time (unless I am legally required to retain it).

6. Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of data use

  • File a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)

To exercise these rights, contact me at:

📧 mariashu91@gmail.com

7. Cookies and Analytics

My website may use cookies to analyze traffic or improve user experience.

  • This includes anonymous tracking via Squarespace Analytics and optional tools like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel (if installed).

  • When you first visit the site, a cookie banner will let you accept or manage your preferences.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

More details are available in my Cookie Policy

Data Controller

Mariia Kozelska

📍 Calle Pedro y Guy Vandaele 19

📧 mariashu91@gmail.com

🆔 NIF: Z0863194D

📍 Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain