Privacy Policy
Velikiy Media (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website velikiymedia.com. We provide photography and videography services and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you visit our website or contact us. It also describes your rights under applicable U.S. privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA). By using our site or submitting information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information from and about you, including:
Contact information: When you submit an inquiry or contact form, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any information about your project or request.
Communications content: Any messages, questions, or files you send to us (for example, describing a project) are collected and stored.
Usage and device information: We automatically collect information about your device and how you use our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
Cookies and tracking data: We and third parties use cookies, web beacons (pixels), and similar technologies to gather data about your browsing behavior on our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. The information collected may include pages viewed and links clicked, but this data does not identify you personally.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for purposes that include:
Providing and improving our services: We use your personal and project information to respond to your inquiries, manage bookings, deliver our photography/videography services, and improve our offerings. For example, contact details are used to communicate with you and enhance our services.
Communication: We use your contact information to send you confirmations, updates, and information related to your inquiry or booking. This includes responding to emails or phone calls you initiate.
Website and user experience: Usage data helps us analyze and improve our website’s content and functionality. We review how visitors use the site so we can make it more useful and user-friendly.
Marketing and promotions: With your consent, we may use your information to send you newsletters, special offers, or other marketing materials about Velikiy Media’s services. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.
Legal and security: We use personal information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights. For example, we may use data to investigate fraud or respond to lawful requests (see Third-Party Services and Sharing below).
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We may share your personal information in the following ways:
Service providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us. This may include payment processors, web hosting companies, email service providers, analytics services (such as Google Analytics), marketing partners (e.g. Facebook/Meta advertising), and other business service vendors. These providers are authorized to use your information only as needed to deliver their services to us.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our company (or assets), your information may be transferred to the new owners as part of that transaction. We will require any such new owners to abide by this Privacy Policy.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property (for example, in response to a subpoena or court order).
With your consent: We will share your information with other parties if you have authorized us to do so. For example, if you ask us to send your information to someone else, or sign in using a social media account, we may receive information from that source with your permission.
No sale of personal data: We do not sell your personal information to any third party. As noted in similar privacy statements, we will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information unless required by law.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site usage:
Cookies: As described above, cookies are small files placed on your device. They allow us to recognize you when you return and remember your preferences. For example, a cookie may remember your language preference or keep you logged in during a visit. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
Google Analytics: Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect non-personal information about website usage (such as the number of visitors and pages viewed). The data collected is stored by Google and used by us to compile reports on site activity and improve our services. Google’s privacy policy describes how it processes this data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Pixels and other trackers: We may use tracking pixels (for example, Facebook/Meta Pixel) and other analytics or advertising technologies. These tools allow us to deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. They collect information about your visits (such as pages viewed or actions taken), but they do not personally identify you. For instance, pixels can help us serve tailored promotions based on your interests without knowing your name.
Your choices: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies (for example, disabling or deleting them). You may also use browser extensions or opt-out tools to limit tracking. Please note that disabling cookies or tracking may limit certain features of the site.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, we may keep data to complete a project, comply with accounting or legal recordkeeping requirements, or defend legal claims. When your information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it. As one privacy practice explains, “We will retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which we obtained your personal information and any other permitted purposes under law”.
Your Rights (U.S. Privacy Laws)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Know/Access: You can request details about the personal data we have collected about you, including the categories of information, sources of data, and how it has been used or shared. Under the CCPA, California residents have a right to know this information.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions (such as information we are required to retain for legal reasons). For California residents, this is the “right to delete” under the CCPA.
Right to Opt-Out: If you are a California resident, you can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. (Note: we do not sell personal data; see Third-Party Services above.). Other states may have similar opt-out rights.
Right to Non-Discrimination: Under the CCPA, you have the right to exercise your privacy rights without being discriminated against (for example, by denying you service or charging different prices).
Additional Rights: Amendments to the CCPA (through the CPRA) grant California residents additional rights, such as the right to correct inaccurate personal information and the right to limit the use of “sensitive” personal data. Other U.S. state laws (like Virginia or Colorado laws) may provide similar rights regarding access, correction, and portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. We will comply with such requests to the extent required by law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. For example, we use encryption and access controls on our servers. As one privacy statement notes, “We use reasonable measures to help protect information from loss, theft, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction”. However, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. Please also remember that information you share in public areas of our site (if any) is visible to others.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we may have information from a child under 13, please contact us (see below), and we will promptly delete that information.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. For example, as noted in a similar privacy policy, if “terms change… this page will be updated and the latest effective date provided”. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted means you accept the new policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Velikiy Media, LLC
Email: velikiymedia@gmail.com
We will do our best to address your inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.
Effective Date: 01/01/2025