Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect, on what legal basis, for what purposes I use it, and how I protect it.
1. Data I collect
Your name, e-mail address, and phone number, which you provide when booking through Google Calendar or other forms on the website.
2. Legal basis for processing
I process your data on the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract — to book a consultation and organize the meeting;
Your consent — to send newsletters, useful materials, updates, and offers.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting me via e-mail or by using the unsubscribe option.
3. Purpose of use
Your data is used exclusively for:
booking consultations and sending reminders,
contacting you regarding cooperation,
sending newsletters, materials, and offers (with your consent).
4. Data storage
Data is stored in Google services (Google Calendar, Gmail).
Only I have access to your data.
5. Data sharing
I do not share your personal data with third parties, except where required by law.
6. Data retention
Consultation booking data is kept until the end of cooperation and no longer than 12 months thereafter.
Newsletter data is kept until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.
In any case, your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the stated purposes.
7. Your rights
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
request access to your data,
rectify or delete your data,
restrict processing,
withdraw your consent,
request portability of your data,
lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority — Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Netherlands).
8. Data breach notifications
In case of a personal data breach or security incident, I am obliged to notify you and the supervisory authority within the time limits established by law.
9. Cookies
My website may use cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve the user experience.
Cookies may be used for technical purposes (e.g. remembering your preferences) or for analytics (e.g. Google Analytics).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Questions about this Policy
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact me at the e-mail address provided below.
I aim to respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and inform you of any actions taken.
11. Contact
Data controller:
Ekaterina Volkova
📧 volkova.vanta.spb@gmail.com
Effective date: September 2025