At Vittal Digital Studio, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in connection with our photography, videography, and related services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: Includes your name, phone number, email address, postal address, and any other contact details required to fulfill our services.
- Event Details: Includes information about your event, such as date, location, and specific service requests.
- Media Content: Photos, videos, and any related materials taken during the course of our services.
- Payment Information: Payment details may be collected but are processed securely and not stored by us directly. We use trusted third-party payment processors.
- Website Data: Data collected from our website, including cookies, IP addresses, browser types, and browsing activity, to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Service Fulfillment: To provide our photography and videography services and fulfill our contractual obligations.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and communicate regarding service delivery and event planning.
- Marketing and Promotions: To inform you of new services, offers, and promotions that may interest you, if you have opted in to receive marketing communications.
- Improvement of Services: To analyze usage and improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.
- Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following situations:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers may have access to personal information solely to assist us in service delivery, such as album printing or payment processing, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, your information may be transferred, and you will be notified of any such change.
4. Data Security
We employ appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite our best efforts, no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
- Marketing Preferences: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in any promotional email or by contacting us directly.
- Cookies and Tracking: You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though this may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware of any such data being collected without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
7. Retention of Data
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Media content, such as photos and videos, will be stored for a mutually agreed period for editing and delivery purposes.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Vittal Digital Studio may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and indicate the date of the latest revision.