Introduction
1.1 PhotoGurus.in (“Company”, “we”, “us” and “our”) respects the privacy of its users accessing its website at www.photogurus.in (“Website”). For the purposes of this privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”), and wherever the context so requires, “you”, “your”, “yourself”, and “user” shall mean any natural or legal person who accesses or uses the Website. In the event that a natural person is representing a business entity, reference to such terms shall also include a reference to the business entity.
1.2 The Company has adopted this Privacy Policy, in compliance with the provisions of applicable laws, to inform you of the information we collect from you through the Website, how we collect it, how we may use it, and the steps we take to protect it.
1.3 The Company has provided this Privacy Policy to familiarize you with:
a) The type of data or information that you share with or provide to the Company and that we collect from you;
b) The purpose for collecting such data or information from you;
c) The Company’s information security practices and policies;
d) The Company’s policy on sharing or transferring your data or information with third parties.
1.4 The capitalized words and expressions used in this Privacy Policy and not defined herein but defined in the Information Technology Act 2000 (“IT Act”) and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”) will have the meanings assigned to them thereunder.
1.5 Please note that usage of the term Personal Information includes Sensitive Personal Data or Information (“SPDI”), wherever appropriate and/or mandated under the IT Act and the SPDI Rules.
Collection of Information
2.1 The “Information” provided by you to the Company or collected from you by the Company may consist of “Personal Information” and “Non-Personal Information”.
2.2 Personal Information for the purposes of this Privacy Policy shall include, but not be limited to:
a) Your user name and password;
b) Your name;
c) Your address;
d) Your telephone number;
e) Your email address or other contact information;
f) Your date of birth;
g) Your gender;
h) Information regarding your transactions on the Website (including sales or purchase history);
i) Your financial information such as bank account details, credit card or debit card details, or other payment instrument details;
j) Internet protocol address;
k) Any other information that you provide during your registration process or use of the Website;
l) Identification code of your communication device used to access the Website.
2.3 Such Personal Information may be collected in various ways, including during the course of you availing certain services offered on the Website. Examples include but are not limited to making an online purchase, participating in surveys or contests, contacting customer service, or posting reviews on products or services.
2.4 We may also receive Personal Information about you from third parties, such as social media services, commercially available sources, and business partners. If you access the Website through a social media service or connect the Website to a social media service, we may collect information including your username, profile picture, email address, and any information you have made public through that service.
2.5 You represent that the Personal Information you provide to us is correct, current, and updated, and that you have all rights, permissions, and consents to provide such information.
Non-Personal Information
2.6 The Company may also collect information other than Personal Information, which cannot be used to identify you personally. This may include:
a) Your geographic location;
b) Details of your telecom or internet service provider;
c) The type of browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari);
d) The operating system of your device;
e) The date and time of your access, the Website you last visited before coming to our Website, and the duration of your visit;
f) Other data collected through cookies.
Purpose and Usage of Personal Information
3.1 We do not disclose, transfer, trade, rent, or sell your Personal Information, except as specified herein or if you provide consent for such actions.
3.2 Information provided by you is used for the following purposes:
a) To facilitate your use of the Website;
b) To respond to your inquiries or address requests for information;
c) To send you information about services/products offered by PhotoGurus.in;
d) To notify you about important updates or changes to the Website, terms of service, or policies;
e) To personalize your experience on our Website;
f) To process your purchases and provide related customer service;
g) To administer product downloads and services;
h) To analyze data and improve the Website, services, and advertising;
i) To comply with legal requirements.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
3.3 Cookies are small files that our Website stores on your computer to recognize you upon future visits. We may use cookies to track Website traffic, collect user preferences, and enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or block cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking cookies may limit your ability to use certain Website features.
Disclosure of Information
4.1 We may use third-party services to display ads on our Website. These parties may use non-personally identifiable information to serve ads relevant to you. However, we do not share Personal Information with advertisers.
4.2 The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
4.3 We may disclose your Personal Information when required by law or under legal obligations, or to protect our rights and defend against legal claims.
4.4 We may disclose your Personal Information to law enforcement agencies, governmental authorities, or other parties in the good faith belief that it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, its users, or the public.
User Rights and Discretion
6.1 You have the right to withdraw consent for the collection or processing of your Personal Information at any time by contacting us at privacy@photogurus.in. However, withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide certain services to you.
6.2 You can review, modify, or update your Personal Information by logging into your account. We may retain older versions of the information for record-keeping.
6.3 Certain data may be required to be retained for legal or regulatory reasons and may not be deleted upon request.
6.4 You may opt-out of receiving direct marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link provided in email communications.
Important Disclaimer
6.5 Although we implement security measures to protect your Personal Information, we advise caution when sharing your information with third parties claiming to represent us. We are not responsible for any unauthorized claims or actions arising from negligence on your part.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
6.6 This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of the page. Your continued use of the Website after such changes will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
Grievance Redressal
6.7 If you have any concerns or grievances regarding your privacy or wish to stop receiving communications from PhotoGurus.in, please contact us at:
Name: [SantoshKumar S]
Email: info@photogurus.in