Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 13, 2026
1. Introduction
IKAgency, operated by Ihor Kirpichnikov (“IKAgency,” “I,” “me,” or “my”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your information.2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is: Ihor Kirpichnikov Website: www.ikagency.com Contact: Contact form3. What Data I Collect
I collect and process the following categories of personal data:Information you provide directly:
- Contact information: Name, email address, website URL (via forms on the Website)
- Product images: Images you upload for processing
- Communication data: Messages and inquiries submitted through contact forms or email
- Order information: Service tier selected, project details, and delivery preferences
Information collected automatically:
- Website analytics: Pages visited, time on site, referral source (via Google Analytics or similar tools)
- Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality and optional analytics cookies (see Section 8)
Information collected by third parties:
- Payment data: All payment information (credit card numbers, billing addresses) is collected and processed directly by Paddle.com, our Merchant of Record. I do not store or have access to your full payment details.
4. How I Use Your Data
I use your personal data for the following purposes:- Service delivery: Processing your product images, delivering finished files, and communicating about your order
- Communication: Responding to inquiries, sending order updates, and delivering your free preview samples
- Email marketing: Sending promotional emails if you have opted in via a form on the Website (managed through MailerLite)
- Business improvement: Understanding how the Website is used to improve services and user experience
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, I process your data under the following legal bases:- Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill orders and deliver services you purchased
- Legitimate interest: Business communications, website analytics, and service improvement
- Consent: Email marketing communications (you can withdraw consent at any time)
6. Third-Party Services
I use the following third-party services that may process your data:- Paddle.com — Payment processing and Merchant of Record (Paddle Privacy Policy)
- MailerLite — Email marketing and form submissions (MailerLite Privacy Policy)
- Google Drive — Secure storage of processed image files
- Google Analytics — Website usage analytics
- Google Gemini API — AI image processing (images are processed and not stored by Google beyond the processing session)
7. Data Retention
- Client images and deliverables: Stored in Google Drive for up to 90 days after delivery, then deleted unless you request otherwise
- Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as needed for business communication, up to 2 years
- Email marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Payment records: Retained by Paddle in accordance with their data retention policy and applicable tax laws
8. Cookies
The Website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality. Analytics cookies may also be used to understand website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. The Website does not use advertising or tracking cookies.9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:- Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request that I limit processing of your data
- Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for email marketing at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email