Privacy Policy

▪︎ This Privacy Policy explains how Lidia Stolyarova Studio ("the Studio") collects, uses, and protects personal information provided by the Client in connection with retouching services or digital product purchases.

▪︎ The Studio may collect the following information:

        ▸ Name and contact details (email address, social media handles, or phone number where provided)

        ▸ Project files and creative materials

        ▸ Transaction records (such as sender name and payment confirmation) are collected for accounting purposes. No sensitive financial data – such as credit card numbers or full bank account details – is collected or stored by the Studio; these are handled exclusively by third-party providers (e.g., Payoneer, Wise) or your banking institution.

        ▸ Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, time zone, device type)

        ▸ Communication history (emails, project instructions)

        ▸ Purchase history of digital products (if applicable)

▪︎ The Studio uses collected information to:

        ▸ Deliver retouching services

        ▸ Respond to inquiries

        ▸ Provide invoices and process payments

        ▸ Send updates regarding ongoing projects

        ▸ Improve services and client experience

        ▸ Fulfill legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)

▪︎ No personal data will be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared with trusted collaborators solely for project execution, under strict confidentiality agreements, or as required by law.

▪︎ The Studio’s website may use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., analytics platforms or payment providers) to improve performance and usability. These tools may collect anonymous technical data such as:

        ▸ Visitor behavior

        ▸ Session length

        ▸ Country of origin

        ▸ Device/browser usage

▪︎ The Client may control or disable cookies via browser settings. By using the Studio’s website, the Client consents to the use of such technologies where applicable.

▪︎ To protect Client privacy, final project files and original materials are retained on the Studio’s secure storage for 30 days following project completion, after which they are permanently deleted.

▪︎ Personal data (such as contact information, communication history, and invoices) is retained longer as necessary to fulfill legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

▪︎ Data and project files are stored on secure, password-protected cloud platforms. File-sharing services (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer) used for transfers are subject to their own respective privacy policies.

▪︎ All reasonable technical and organizational precautions are taken to protect against data loss, theft, or unauthorized access.

▪︎Depending on your country or state of residence, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws – including, but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and similar laws in other countries.

▪︎ These rights may include:

        ▸ The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data

        ▸ The right to correct inaccuracies or update your data

        ▸ The right to request deletion of your personal data (unless required by law)

        ▸ The right to restrict or object to certain types of data processing

        ▸ The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

        ▸ The right to request data portability (if applicable)

        ▸ The right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

        ▸ The right to request information about any sharing or disclosure of personal data to third parties (if applicable)

        ▸ The right not to be discriminated against for exercising any privacy rights

▪︎ To exercise these rights, please contact the Studio via email. Identity verification may be required before fulfilling certain requests to ensure the privacy and security of all clients.

▪︎ The Studio may use third-party platforms for payment processing, analytics, website hosting, and file transfers (e.g., Payoneer, Wise, Wix, Format). These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices.

▪︎ The Studio does not sell personal information to third parties.

▪︎The Studio may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on the website and will apply to any new projects initiated.

☑︎ By using the Studio’s services or website, the Client confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

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