Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 11, 2026
Victoria Kurkina (“I”, “me”, “my”, or “Photographer”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting this website or contacting me about photography services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through **victoriakuphoto.com**, how it is used, and how it is protected.
1. Information I Collect
When you use this website, I may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
* Your name
* Email address
* Information included in your message or inquiry
* Information you provide when discussing photography services, dates, locations, or booking details
The website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information may be used to maintain website security, improve website performance, and understand how visitors use the website.
2. How I Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used to:
* Respond to your inquiries and messages
* Communicate with you about photography services
* Discuss and arrange photography sessions, weddings, engagements, and other services
* Provide information you request
* Schedule and manage bookings
* Improve the website and user experience
* Maintain the security and functionality of the website
* Comply with applicable legal obligations
I will not use your personal information for unrelated purposes without your consent unless required or permitted by law.
3. Contact Forms
If you submit the contact form on this website, your name, email address, and message may be collected so that I can respond to your inquiry.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form unless it is necessary for your inquiry.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the website functions properly and to understand how visitors interact with it.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
* Website functionality
* Security
* Performance monitoring
* Analytics
* Improving the user experience
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services to provide hosting, website functionality, analytics, contact forms, online galleries, or other services.
These third parties may process limited personal or technical information as necessary to provide their services. Their processing of personal information is governed by their own privacy policies.
The website also contains a link to Instagram. Clicking on external links may take you to websites operated by third parties. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
6. Photography and Client Images
Photography services may involve the creation and processing of photographs and videos featuring clients and other individuals.
The use of client photographs for portfolio, website, social media, advertising, or other promotional purposes will be handled in accordance with the applicable agreement or consent provided by the client.
Client photographs are not automatically considered consent for promotional use.
7. Sharing of Personal Information
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Personal information may be shared with third-party service providers only when reasonably necessary to operate the website, communicate with clients, process bookings, deliver galleries, or provide photography-related services.
Personal information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request.
8. Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide services, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.
9. Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against
unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
* Request access to personal information I hold about you
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your personal information
* Object to or restrict certain processing
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
* Request a copy of your personal information
To exercise applicable privacy rights, please contact me using the contact information provided on this website.
11. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact me through the contact form on this website.
**Victoria Kurkina**
San Francisco, California
Website: victoriakuphoto.com
Instagram: @victoriakuphoto
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