Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters: At Poras Chaudhary Studio, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”) or make a purchase. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: When you place an order or fill out a contact form, we may ask for certain personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, shipping/billing address, and phone number. This information is used to process transactions and communicate with you about your order or inquiry. We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us. For example, to fulfill an order, we will collect your payment details (handled securely by our payment processor) and contact information to send your artwork. If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email for that purpose only (with your consent).

Non-Personal Information: Like most websites, we also gather some non-personal information automatically. This includes data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the dates/times of access. We use this information to understand how users navigate our Site and to improve the user experience. These details do not directly identify you, but they help us analyze trends and administer the site. For instance, knowing which pages are most popular or how users find us (via search engines, etc.) can guide our content and marketing.

Cookies: Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help the website remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits. For example, cookies can keep track of items in your shopping cart or remember your login status. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them). You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, please note that some parts of our Site (such as the shopping cart or account login) may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

Order Processing: We primarily use your personal information to process and fulfill orders for prints or services you purchase. This includes sending order confirmations, shipping notifications, and addressing any customer service issues. Your email address is used to send you updates about your order and to communicate with you if there are any issues (for example, if an image size you ordered requires clarification). Your shipping address is used to deliver the product, and the billing information (which is handled through secure payment gateways) is used to process payment.

Communication: If you have contacted us with a question or request, we will use your provided contact information to respond. Additionally, if you opt in to our newsletter or mailing list, we will use your email to send occasional updates about new releases, exhibitions, or special offers. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contacting us directly.

Site Improvement and Analytics: Non-personal information (and cookies) help us improve our website layout, design, and content. We may use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) that employ cookies or similar technologies to collect and analyze information about site usage and performance. This information is used in aggregate form – for example, to assess which gallery collections are most viewed or what countries our visitors are from. It helps us tailor our offerings and ensure the site runs smoothly on different devices and browsers.

Advertising and Retargeting: We currently do not host third-party ads on our site, but we may use Google Ads or social media remarketing in the future to show you advertisements for our art on other platforms after you’ve visited our site. Such remarketing efforts, if used, would employ cookies (for instance, the Google Ads cookie) to remember that you visited our site and then show you relevant ads on other websites. Any such campaigns would adhere to privacy norms, and data collected would be used solely in accordance with this policy and the policies of the platforms involved. You have the choice to opt out of interest-based advertising through your browser or ad settings.

3. How We Protect and Store Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Our website uses secure HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmissions, which means any personal information you share (such as during checkout or account signup) is encrypted during transmission. We also restrict access to personal data on our side: only those who need the information (for example, to process your order or provide customer support) have access to it. We utilize reputable third-party payment processors that are PCI-DSS compliant, so your payment details are handled with industry-standard security. Please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information.

Personal information collected through the site is stored on secure servers or cloud services that have their own stringent security protocols. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (for instance, to complete your order or as required by law for financial record-keeping). We regularly update our software and practices to address potential security vulnerabilities. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.

4. Sharing of Information

We value your privacy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We share personal data only in limited circumstances, such as:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf. Examples include courier/shipping companies (to deliver your order, we provide your name and address), payment processors (to handle credit card transactions securely), printing partners or labs (if ever we collaborate to produce a print closer to your location to reduce shipping time, in which case they receive only the information needed to fulfill that print order), or an email newsletter service (to send out updates if you subscribed). These parties are provided only the data necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes we dictate.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (for example, a court or a government agency). This might include situations such as complying with a subpoena, enforcing our Terms and Conditions, or protecting the rights, property, or safety of our business, our customers, or others. We always review such requests carefully and only provide what is legally mandated.

• Business Transfers: In the unlikely event that Poras Chaudhary Studio is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information might be one of the assets transferred. Should this happen, we will ensure that the new owner is bound by the same privacy commitments or will notify you to obtain any necessary consents.

Aside from the above, your usage of the site (browsing behavior, etc.) may be aggregated with other users’ data and shared in an anonymized way. For instance, we might publicize general stats like “We have collectors from 30+ countries” or “X number of visitors viewed our latest gallery this month,” but this data will not personally identify anyone. Any testimonials or reviews you provide will only be shared with your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us – for example, a link to a magazine article about Poras’s work or a social media sharing button. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party’s site. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we have no control over their content, privacy practices, or how they manage your data. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit. We do not share your personal information with these third parties unless it’s necessary for a service you’ve requested (as noted in the sharing section above). For instance, if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will be directed to PayPal’s site and their privacy policy will govern the information you provide there.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections of any inaccuracies. If you have an account on our site, you can log in to review and update certain information (such as your contact details). Otherwise, you can contact us at any time to inquire about your data. We may ask for verification to ensure the security of such requests. We will respond to data access requests within a reasonable timeframe as required by law.

Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data. Keep in mind that we may need to retain certain information for legal or administrative purposes (for example, records of transactions for tax purposes). However, if you wish to close your account or withdraw your consent for us to hold your information, please let us know. We will accommodate requests to the extent possible, and will confirm with you once the process is completed.

Marketing Communications: If you have subscribed to our newsletter but no longer wish to receive it, you can opt out at any time. Simply click the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or contact us requesting removal. Thereafter, we will not send you promotional communications, though we may still contact you for transactional purposes (such as an update about an ongoing order).

Do Not Track Signals: Our Site currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals that some web browsers may send. At this time, there is no consistent industry standard for handling DNT. However, you can generally control cookies and tracking through your browser settings, as mentioned earlier, which can enhance your privacy.

GDPR and International Users: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or similar regulations. This can include the right to object to or restrict processing of your data, and the right to data portability. Poras Chaudhary Photography’s processing of personal information is based on your consent (when you provide information or opt in to communications) and on the necessity to fulfill contracts (e.g., to deliver the products you purchase). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us with your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your minor child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.

8. Updates to This 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. If we make significant changes, we will notify users by posting a notice on our Site or by other means (such as email, if you have provided one) to inform you prior to the change becoming effective. The “last updated” date at the bottom of this policy will indicate when the latest modifications were made. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Poras Chaudhary Photography
Email: poras.chaudhary@gmail.com
Phone: +91 989-666-8162 (available for calls/WhatsApp for urgent inquiries)

We will be happy to assist and address any issues regarding your privacy and the security of your information. Your trust is extremely important to us, and we are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of our collectors’ data. Thank you for visiting and for your confidence in Poras Chaudhary Photography.

Last updated: July 2025.