Privacy Policy

(in accordance with Russian Federal Law 152-FZ and GDPR)

Last updated: January 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") defines the procedure for processing and protecting personal data of users of the vpicture.ru website, including all its subdomains and language versions, in accordance with Russian Federal Law No. 152-FZ "On Personal Data" and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Scope of Application

1.1. This Policy applies to all pages of the vpicture.ru website, as well as to all its subdomains and language versions, including but not limited to: en.vpicture.ru and es.vpicture.ru.

1.2. The specified subdomains are language versions of the website and do not constitute separate websites or separate personal data operators.

1.3. By using the website, the user confirms that they have read this Policy.

2. Personal Data Operator

The personal data operator is the owner of the vpicture.ru website (hereinafter referred to as the "Operator").

Contact details of the Operator for inquiries regarding personal data processing are indicated in the relevant section of the website or in the Cookie Policy.

3. What Data is Processed

The Operator may process the following categories of data obtained automatically when using the website:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • device type and operating system;
  • interface language;
  • date, time, and referral source;
  • information about user actions on the website;
  • Cookie identifiers and session ID.

The Operator does not collect data that directly identifies the user's identity (full name, passport data, residential address, etc.), unless otherwise expressly stated on the website.

4. Use of Cookies

The website uses Cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the Cookie Policy, which is an integral part of this Policy.

Cookies are used for:

  • user identification within one or more sessions without establishing identity;
  • ensuring correct and secure operation of the website;
  • saving user settings;
  • collecting anonymized traffic and user behavior statistics.

Cookies may be accessed and used on all subdomains of the vpicture.ru website.

5. Purposes of Personal Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • identification of users and sessions;
  • ensuring the functioning and security of the website;
  • analysis of user activity;
  • improving the quality and content of the website;
  • compliance with legal requirements.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data processing is carried out on the following legal grounds:

  • user consent;
  • legitimate interest of the Operator in ensuring website operation;
  • fulfillment of obligations established by Russian Federation legislation and GDPR.

Analytics Cookies are used only after obtaining user consent.

7. Analytics Services

The website uses third-party web analytics services:

  • Google Analytics — web analytics service provided by Google LLC;
  • Yandex.Metrica — web analytics service provided by Yandex LLC.

These services use Cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymized statistical information about user actions on the website.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfer

When using the Google Analytics service, cross-border data transfer to foreign countries may occur.

Such transfer is carried out with legal grounds and in compliance with the requirements of Article 12 of 152-FZ and Chapter V of GDPR, including the application of appropriate personal data protection measures.

Data processed using the Yandex.Metrica service is processed in accordance with the requirements of Russian Federation legislation.

9. Data Storage Periods

Personal data is stored:

  • for the period necessary to achieve the processing purposes;
  • or until consent is withdrawn by the user;
  • or for the periods established by legislation.

Cookie data may be stored from one session to 24 months depending on their type.

10. User Rights

The user has the right to:

  • receive information about the processing of their personal data;
  • request clarification, blocking, or deletion of data;
  • restrict data processing;
  • withdraw consent to personal data processing;
  • file a complaint with the competent authority for protection of personal data subjects' rights.

Users located in the European Union exercise their rights in accordance with GDPR using the same Operator contact details.

11. Withdrawal of Consent

The user may withdraw consent at any time:

  • through Cookie settings on the website;
  • through browser settings;
  • by sending a request to the Operator using the contact details provided on the website.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of data processing prior to its withdrawal.

12. Personal Data Protection

The Operator takes necessary organizational and technical measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, disclosure, or other unlawful actions.

13. Age Restrictions

The vpicture.ru website is not intended for use by persons under 18 years of age.

The Operator does not purposefully process personal data of minors.

14. Language Versions

The Policy may be available in different languages.

In case of discrepancies between language versions, the Russian version shall prevail.

15. Policy Changes

The Operator reserves the right to make changes to this Policy at any time.

The current version of the Policy is posted on the vpicture.ru website and takes effect upon publication.