Privacy Policy

Mariya Muzychenko / Mariya Muzychenko photography / Mariya Muzychenko Team

Last updated: March 21, 2025

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") governs the collection, use, storage, dissemination, and protection of personal data of website visitors and clients who use the services provided under the brands Mariya Muzychenko, Mariya Muzychenko photography, and/or Mariya Muzychenko Team.

The Policy is developed in accordance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation, in particular the Law of Ukraine "On Personal Data Protection," as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), which applies in cases of processing personal data of EU citizens or activities aimed at EU residents.

Name Disclaimer: The names "Марія Музиченко" (in Ukrainian), "Mariya Muzychenko," "Mariya Muzychenko photography," and "Mariya Muzychenko Team" are creative pseudonyms used for conducting photographic activities, promoting author projects, communicating with clients, and presenting portfolios.muzychenko.photos

The owner of the brand Марія Музиченко (in Ukrainian) and Mariya Muzychenko (in English) is:

Burtova Mariya Oleksandrivna, registered as an individual entrepreneur in accordance with Ukrainian legislation;
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine;
Tax resident of Ukraine.
Contact email address: hello@muzychenko.photos

We adhere to the principles of legality, fairness, proportionality, and data minimization when processing your personal information. This Policy explains what personal data we may collect in the course of our activities, how this data is used, who has access to it, and what rights you have as a data subject.

The Policy applies to all forms of interaction, including:

Filling out forms on the website,
Submitting applications for photo shoots,
Participating in events or projects,
Subscribing to news or promotional materials,
As well as any other means of providing information during interaction with Mariya Muzychenko photography or Mariya Muzychenko Team.

By using this website, you confirm that you have read the terms of this Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data in the manner described below.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, messengers;
Order Data: Date and type of photo shoot, location, preferences;
Photographic Images: Images of clients and third parties within the scope of the photo shoot;
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, geolocation;
Communication Data: Correspondence, inquiries, complaints, feedback;
Social Media Data: If you interact with us through Instagram or Facebook.

3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

Your personal data is processed for the purpose of:

Providing photo and video services;
Communicating with clients regarding booking and fulfilling orders;
Website administration and analytics;
Conducting financial and tax accounting;
Marketing interaction (only with consent).

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process your data on the following legal grounds:

Consent of the data subject (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR);
Performance of a contract (photo shoot, payment, delivery of results);
Compliance with legal obligations (accounting and tax reporting);
Legitimate interest (service development, protection of rights in dispute situations).

5. Images of Minors

We recognize the sensitivity of processing personal data of minors, particularly photographs depicting them. In this regard:

Photo shoots of individuals under 18 years old are conducted only with the consent of their parents or legal representatives;
If an image of a minor has been mistakenly made public, you can request its removal, and we will promptly remove the publication;
The publication of photographs involving minors is governed by separate service provision terms available in another section of the website.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies—small files stored on your device to enhance site functionality, maintain statistics, and provide a personalized experience.

You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service. These service providers have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers: In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company

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