Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26.11.2025

This Privacy Policy applies to www.visualcharmwebdesign.com, operated by Nikol Bodnarova Photography, trading as Visual Charm Web Design (“we”, “our”, “us”).

We are committed to protecting your data and operating in compliance with the GDPR.

1. Who We Are

Nikol Bodnarova Photography, trading as Visual Charm Web Design
Registered address: Andreja Hlinku 1573/85, 95115 Mojmirovce, Slovakia
IČO : 44670362
Email: nikol.bodnarova@gmail.com

We are the Data Controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing address

  • Payment details (processed securely by third parties)

  • Messages sent through forms

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

  • Cookie data

  • Analytics information (via Squarespace Analytics / Google Analytics)

3. Why We Collect Data (Purposes)

We use your data to:

  • Process purchases and deliver digital Products

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Send marketing emails (with your consent)

  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under:

  • Contract – to fulfill your purchase

  • Consent – for newsletters and marketing

  • Legitimate Interest – analytics, fraud prevention

  • Legal Obligation – accounting and tax compliance

5. Third-Party Processors

We share your data only with trusted third-party providers necessary to operate our business. These processors may handle data such as IP addresses, analytics information, payment details, or email subscription information.

We use the following service providers:

Website & Hosting

  • Squarespace – website hosting, analytics, security, forms

Analytics & Tracking

  • Google Tag Manager – manages tracking tools, scripts, and tags

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – traffic analytics, event tracking

Social Media Tools

  • Pinterest Save Button – allows users to save images to Pinterest; may collect usage data and browser information

Email Marketing

  • Flodesk – email marketing, newsletters, opt-ins, subscriber management

Payments

  • Stripe – processes payments securely on our behalf; we do not store payment card details

These service providers only receive the data necessary to perform their functions and are required to process it securely and according to their own privacy policies.

6. International Transfers

Some providers are located outside the EU (e.g., USA).
Transfers follow GDPR safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • EU–US Data Privacy Framework

7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Order records: 5–10 years for tax law

  • Support messages: 12 months

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You may contact us at nikol@visualcharmwebdesign.com

You may also file a complaint with:
Úrad na ochranu osobných údajov SR (The Slovak Data Protection Authority).

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyze website performance, and support marketing activities. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our site.

By using our website, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies unless you opt out through your browser or cookie settings (if available).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential / Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Security and authentication cookies

  • Session cookies

  • Squarespace essential cookies (platform functionality, forms, navigation)

  • Stripe cookies for secure payment processing

2. Analytics Cookies

Used to measure website performance and visitor behavior.

We use:

  • Google Tag Manager – manages tracking scripts and events

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – advanced analytics and event tracking

Data collected may include:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Clicks, events, and navigation behavior

Google may process data on servers outside the EU under GDPR-approved mechanisms.

3. Marketing & Social Media Cookies

Used for personalization, social features, and tracking user interactions.

These include:

  • Pinterest Save Button – enables Pinterest image saving; may track actions and browser information for personalization and analytics

  • Flodesk email opt-in forms – may place cookies to track sign-up behavior and form submissions

Marketing cookies may track:

  • User interactions

  • Referrals and conversions

  • Engagement with embedded content

  • Ad personalization (depending on user settings)

4. Performance & Functionality Cookies

These help improve your browsing experience.

Examples:

  • Squarespace performance cookies

  • Cookies used for storing site preferences

How to Control Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

  • Your browser settings

  • “Do Not Track” settings (depending on your browser)

  • Cookie opt-out tools provided by analytics or advertising services

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Managing Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out directly via:

10. Email Marketing

Email newsletters are sent only with your explicit consent.
You may unsubscribe at any time through the link in each email.

11. Data Security

We use:

  • Encryption

  • Secure access controls

  • Restricted data access

However, no online system is fully secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. Contact

For questions or GDPR requests:
Email: nikol@visualcharmwebdesign.com