When you submit a contact form on my website, I collect: - Name (to address you properly) - Email address (to respond to inquiries) - Phone number (to arrange sessions or discuss services)
3. Purpose of Processing
Your data is used solely for: - Responding to your inquiries about photography services - Scheduling and managing photoshoots - Sending service-related communications (e.g., booking confirmations)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on: - Legitimate interest (to provide requested services and communicate with potential clients) - Contractual necessity (if you book a session, processing is necessary to fulfil the agreement)
5. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary: - Inquiries not leading to a booking: Up to 12 months (for follow-up purposes) - Booked clients: Up to 7 years (for tax and legal compliance) After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing. However, it may be shared with: - Payment processors (if applicable, e.g., Stripe, PayPal) - Email service providers (e.g., Gmail, Outlook for communications) - Website hosting providers (only as necessary for site functionality) All third parties are GDPR-compliant.
7. International Data Transfers
If any data is processed outside the UK, I ensure safeguards (e.g., UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to: - Access your personal data - Rectify incorrect data - Request deletion (unless legal retention applies) - Restrict or object to processing - Data portability (where applicable) - Withdraw consent (if processing was consent-based) To exercise these rights, contact me at alex@malinovski.com.
9. Data Security
I implement appropriate measures to protect your data, including: - Secure website (HTTPS/SSL encryption) - Limited access to personal data - Strong passwords and secure storage
10. Cookies & Tracking
My website may use essential cookies for functionality. For details, see my Cookie Policy.
11. Complaints
If you have concerns about data handling, you may contact: - Me first at alex@malinovski.com - The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 05.08.2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics.
2. How We Use Cookies
My website, alexandermalinovski.com, uses cookies for:
Essential functionality (e.g., contact form submission)
Preferences (if applicable, e.g., language settings)
3. Types of Cookies Used
CategoryPurposeExamplesConsent Required?Strictly Necessary — Required for the website to function (e.g., form submissions). Session cookies, security tokens.Performance — Helps improve site performance by tracking visits (anonymised data). Google Analytics.Functional — Remembers user preferences (e.g., language settings).Targeting/Marketing — Used for advertising (not currently used on this site).
4. Third-Party Cookies
If I use services like Google Analytics, they may set cookies. These are anonymised and help me understand visitor trends.
5. Managing Cookies
You can:
Accept or reject non-essential cookies via the cookie banner.