Privacy Policy for lenasubbph.com

Last Updated: 23/10/2025 

This Privacy Policy explains how lenasubbph.com (“we”, “our”, “the Website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data of visitors and clients in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European privacy laws.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal information is:

Name/Business: Elena SUbbotina
Email: lenasubph@gmail.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1. Data You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect and process the following information when you interact with the Website:

• Name and surname
• Email address
• Phone number
• Information submitted through contact or booking forms
• Any additional information you choose to share (e.g., messages, photography requirements)

2.2. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Pages visited and actions taken
• Date and time of access
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Referrer URLs (how you reached the site)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Articles 6 & 7)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information or agree to cookies.
• Contract performance: When data is needed to provide photography services or respond to inquiries.
• Legitimate interest: For website analytics, security, and improving user experience.
• Legal obligations: When data must be retained for tax or accounting purposes.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

We use personal data to:

• Provide and manage photography services
• Respond to your requests and messages
• Process bookings and communication
• Improve the Website and user experience
• Conduct analytics and performance monitoring
• Send newsletters or updates (only with your explicit consent)
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

5. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to:

• Enable essential website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve navigation and performance
• Customize content (if applicable)

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
A detailed Cookie Policy can be added if you need one.

6. Data Storage and Retention

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the requested service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or disclose your personal data to third parties, except in these cases:

• Service providers such as hosting companies, email services, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, if used)
• Legal obligations if required by courts or regulatory authorities
• Contractual need to provide you with services (example: booking tools, invoicing systems)

All third-party providers are GDPR-compliant.

8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA):

• We ensure it is protected under GDPR-approved safeguards, such as:
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Other legally recognized protection measures

We can list specific services (e.g., Google, Meta, hosting) if you tell me which ones you use.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• HTTPS encryption
• Access restrictions
• Secure data storage
• Regular monitoring and updates

While we take security seriously, no online system is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to certain processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: lenasubph@gmail.com

11. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: lenasubbph@gmail.com