Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website, https://jasminakimova.com, is operated by Jasmina Kimova Studio Originals, a creative studio based in Austin, Texas.
For any inquiries, including privacy or data requests, please contact us at contact@jasminakimova.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

We collect only the information necessary to operate this site, deliver services, and improve performance.

Personal data you provide:
• Name, email address, and contact details (newsletter sign-ups, purchases, or inquiries)
• Payment details (processed securely through Stripe or Square)
• Messages you send via contact forms or email

Automatically collected data:
• IP address, browser type, device information, and referring pages (via cookies and analytics tools)

We use this data to deliver content you request, fulfill purchases, communicate with you, and understand audience engagement.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email may be provided to Gravatar to display a profile image. See Automattic Privacy Policy.

Media

If you upload images, please remove embedded location (EXIF GPS) data; site visitors could extract that information.

Contact Forms

Contact forms capture your name, email, and message content so we can respond to inquiries.
Form submissions are retained for customer service purposes for up to one year and are not used for marketing unless you subscribe explicitly.

Cookies

Cookies support core site functionality and improve user experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser, though some features may stop working properly.
Comment and login cookies follow standard WordPress behavior (lasting from two days to one year).

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (or an equivalent privacy-compliant tool) to understand site traffic.
Analytics data is anonymized where possible.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content from YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or other platforms.

These services may collect data and track your interactions as if you visited their sites directly. Refer to their privacy policies for details.

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data with essential, trusted third parties:

Flowdesk (email delivery and marketing automation)
Stripe and Square (secure payment processing)
Google Analytics (anonymous usage tracking) Each provider maintains its own strict data-protection standards. Links to their policies are available on their respective websites.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely to recognize future comments automatically.
Contact form submissions are retained for up to one year.
Purchase records are retained for accounting purposes for up to ten years as required by law.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request to receive an exported file of your personal data or request deletion of your data at any time, except for information we must retain for legal or security reasons.

To submit a request, email contact@jasminakimova.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam-detection service.

Data transferred outside the European Union (to our U.S. servers or third-party providers) is protected under standard data-protection agreements and Privacy Shield-equivalent frameworks.

How We Protect Your Data

We use SSL encryption, password-protected systems, limited access permissions, and two-factor authentication on sensitive accounts. All team members receive training on data handling and confidentiality.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

If a data breach occurs, affected users will be notified within 72 hours via email and a public notice on our website. We work with our service providers to resolve the issue and prevent recurrence.