Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Welcome to VasileffStudio.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and photography services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you contact us, make a booking, or use our services:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Property address
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Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)
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Social media or website information related to your business
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Any additional information voluntarily provided during enquiries or production planning
We may also collect non-identifying website data such as cookies, analytics, browser information, and visitor behaviour to improve our website and services.
How We Collect Information
We collect personal information directly from you when you:
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Contact us via email, phone, social media, or website forms
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Submit a booking enquiry
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Participate in discovery meetings or production planning
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Make payments through approved payment providers
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Browse or interact with our website
Purpose of Collection
We collect and use personal information to:
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Provide photography and video production services
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Manage bookings, invoices, and communication
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Plan productions and creative direction
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Deliver final photography and video content
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Improve client experience and website performance
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Send occasional updates, promotions, or marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
Storage of Images & Video
Client galleries, photographs, and video materials are stored securely for a limited period after delivery. During this time, files may be re-sent if needed.
After this storage period, files may be permanently deleted from our systems without notice.
Copyright & Portfolio Usage
VasileffStudio retains copyright ownership of all photography and video content produced.
Unless agreed otherwise in writing prior to production, we reserve the right to use created materials for portfolio presentation, website content, social media, competitions, exhibitions, educational purposes, and studio promotion.
Clients receive usage rights according to the agreed production terms once full payment has been completed.
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:
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Wix – for website hosting and online forms
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Stripe – for secure payment processing
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Cloud storage services
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Gallery delivery systems
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Email marketing tools – for client communication and promotions
These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are expected to handle data securely.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any other third parties.
Data Security
Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information from misuse, unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. While secure systems are used wherever possible, no online platform can guarantee complete security.
Your Rights and Access to Information
You may request to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or outdated information
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Requests may be submitted via email.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience and track website performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the date of the last update clearly shown.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related enquiries, complaints, or requests, please contact us at:
📧 maria@vasileffstudio.com
🌐 https://vasileffstudio.com