Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Photosphere Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy governs your use of our website, photospherestudio.in (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This document outlines what data we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your data. By accessing our Website or using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to all our users. This includes:
- Personal Information: When you fill out forms, subscribe to our newsletter, or book a session, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Payment Information: If you make a payment through our Website, your transaction is processed via Razorpay. We do not store your credit/debit card details or banking information on our servers. The processing of this data is governed by Razorpay’s privacy policy.
- Visual Data: As a photography studio, we capture and process visual images (“Photographs”) during our service delivery.
- Technical & Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
3. Usage of Client Photographs
At Photosphere Studio, we take pride in the work we create together.
- Portfolio Display: We reserve the right to display selected photographs from our sessions on our Website, social media channels, and marketing materials for portfolio and promotional purposes.
- Non-Disclosure (NDA): We respect your privacy. If you prefer that your images not be displayed publicly, or if your project requires strict confidentiality, please request a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or explicitly inform us in writing prior to the shoot. In such cases, your images will remain private and will not be used for promotional purposes.
4. Cookies and Third-Party Tracking
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.
- Analytics & Marketing: We use third-party tools, including Google Analytics and Facebook (Meta) Pixel, to understand how visitors engage with our site and to provide relevant advertising. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
- Cookie Control: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Website.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To schedule, provide, and deliver our photography services.
- To process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices.
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, bookings, or customer service requests.
- To improve our Website functionality and user experience based on analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations under Indian law.
6. Information Sharing
We value your trust and do not sell or trade your personal information. We only share data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors (such as Razorpay for payments or IT support services) who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request the deletion of your personal data from our systems (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Photosphere Studio Email: contact@souravdeb.com Address: 1/31 Sahid Nagar, Dhakuria, Kolkata – 700031, West Bengal, India.
