privacy policy

At Mario Vastola | Photographer, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.


This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website or book a photoshoot.

1. Who We Are

Controller:
Mario Vastola | Photographer
Lisbon, Portugal
mariovastola@rusalkoe.com
www.rusalkoe.com

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and all relevant Portuguese data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, phone number (when you contact us or book a session)

  • Billing details (if payment is made directly)

  • Photos and videos taken during booked sessions

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (see Cookie Policy below)

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used only for:

  • Communicating with you about bookings or inquiries

  • Delivering your photography services

  • Sending invoices or receipts

  • Improving the user experience of our website

  • (Optional) Sharing selected photos on our website or social media with your consent

We never sell or rent your data to third parties.

4. Storage & Retention

  • Your data is securely stored on encrypted drives and password-protected cloud services (e.g., Google Drive, Adobe, Airbnb platform).

  • Personal data related to clients is retained for a maximum of 3 years after the last contact, unless required longer for tax or legal reasons.

  • Photos are stored for up to 1 year after delivery, unless the client requests early deletion or extended storage.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) if you believe your rights are violated

To exercise these rights, contact: mariovastola@rusalkoe.com

6. Third-Party Services

We may use:

  • Google Analytics / Meta Pixel (for anonymous website statistics)

  • Airbnb (for bookings made through Airbnb Experiences)

  • Instagram / TikTok / Meta Ads (for advertising and social media promotion)

These services may use cookies or tracking tools to analyze activity.
Rusalkoe is not responsible for how third parties handle personal data on their platforms.

7. Data Security

We take all necessary technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
All changes will be posted on this page with the new “Last updated” date.