Privacy Policy

(As of 17.10.2025)

We take the protection of personal data very seriously and comply with the relevant legal regulations. This statement informs you about which types of personal data are collected on this website, for what purpose, and to what extent these data may be made available to third parties.

1. Responsible Entity

Vitalii Bubluk
Kamphofer Damm 7
28197 Bremen, Germany
E-Mail: info@fotoks.net

This person is the responsible entity in accordance with the GDPR.

2. General Information on Data Processing and Legal Bases

2.1. This privacy policy applies to the website **fotoks.net** and all associated online services, functions, and content. 2.2. Personal data within the meaning of the GDPR are all information relating to an identified or identifiable person (Art. 4 GDPR). 2.3. The following data are processed in the context of the online offer:

  • Master data: name, address, contact details of customers.
  • Contract data: booked services, payment information, invoices.
  • Usage data: visited pages, interests in services or products.
  • Content data: entries in contact forms, messages, comments.

2.4. Users include customers, prospective customers, business partners, and other visitors. 2.5. The processing of personal data occurs only if a legal permission exists, in particular:

  • for the fulfillment of a contract (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
  • to comply with legal obligations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. c GDPR)
  • on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
  • based on the explicit consent of users (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

3. Security Measures

3.1. We take technical, organizational, and contractual measures to protect the data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. 3.2. Data transmission is encrypted via SSL/TLS.

4. Disclosure to Third Parties

4.1. Data is only disclosed if legally permitted or necessary for contract fulfillment. 4.2. External service providers (e.g., payment providers, hosting, CRM) receive only the data necessary to perform their tasks. 4.3. If third-party providers outside the EU are used, data transfer occurs only if an adequate level of data protection is ensured or after explicit consent.

5. Contractual Services and User Accounts

5.1. For photography or rental services, name, contact data, service details, and payment information are processed. 5.2. Users can create an account to view bookings or payments. 5.3. After account termination, all personal data are deleted unless a legal retention obligation exists. 5.4. IP addresses and login times are stored to prevent misuse.

6. Online Payments

6.1. Our online service allows payments via secure payment providers (e.g., credit card, PayPal). 6.2. Payment data is used exclusively for processing the booking and is not stored permanently.

7. Contact

7.1. Data from contact forms or emails are processed to handle inquiries. 7.2. Storage occurs in the CRM or comparable systems. 7.3. Contact requests are deleted after 12 months unless a further legal obligation exists.

8. Comments and Posts

8.1. IP addresses of comments are stored for 7 days. 8.2. This serves security and traceability of illegal content.

9. Access Data and Log Files

9.1. Server log files record, among other things, visited pages, IP addresses, date, time, browser type, referrer. 9.2. Storage occurs up to 7 days; longer storage only for evidentiary purposes.

10. Cookies

10.1. Session cookies are set for the use of the online service (login status, shopping cart). 10.2. Reach measurement and advertising purposes are carried out only with consent. 10.3. Users can disable cookies in browser settings; this may restrict functionality. 10.4. Objection to advertising cookies via:

11. Google Analytics

11.1. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization to analyze website usage. 11.2. Users can prevent data collection via browser plugin: GA Opt-out 11.3. Remarketing via Google occurs only with consent.

12. User Rights

12.1. Access, rectification, deletion, restriction, data portability, and objection in accordance with GDPR. 12.2. Objections can be made at any time via e-mail: info@fotoks.net .

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adjust the privacy policy in case of changes to the services or legal requirements.