Privacy Policy — Smile Pic Photography

1. Introduction

Smile Pic Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage our services, or communicate with us.

2. Scope & Legal Basis

This policy applies to personal data collected across our services. Legal bases include:

Consent — when you opt in to communications or cookies.
Contract performance — to fulfil your booking or service agreement.
Legal obligations — tax, accounting, regulatory compliance.
Legitimate interests — improving services and operations.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the information required to deliver photography/videography services:

Contact details (name, phone, email, address).
Event information (date, location, number of guests, nature of event).
Photos and videos captured during service.
Payment information processed securely by third parties.
Technical data (IP, device, browser, analytics cookies).
Communication history (emails, WhatsApp messages you send).

4. How We Use Your Data

To book and deliver photography & videography services.
To edit, store, and deliver final media in high resolution.
To send confirmations, invoices, and support messages.
To maintain security, improve services, and run analytics.
To send promotional material (only if you opt in).

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and (with consent) marketing. You may manage preferences in the cookie banner or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

6. Who We Share Data With

We may share your data with:

Payment providers, hosting partners, and delivery services.
Printing vendors (albums, frames, photobooks).
Legal authorities when required.

7. International Transfers

Some data may be processed outside India. When this occurs, we use contracts and safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

8. Data Retention

Typical retention periods:

Invoices & booking records: 7 years.
Project images (softcopy): minimum 2 years; longer if clients request extended storage.
Marketing consent data: until withdrawal.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access, correct, or delete your data.
Object to processing or withdraw consent.
Request a copy (data portability).

10. Children

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe data was collected in error, contact us for removal.

11. Security

We implement encryption, restricted access, and security monitoring. No system is fully secure; in case of a breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.

12. Changes to This Policy

Updates may be made periodically. The effective date reflects the latest revision. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

13. Contact

Smile Pic Photography
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 63829 54626
Email: smilepicphotography03@gmail.com

This policy is intended to be comprehensive. Where local laws provide additional protections (such as GDPR), those rights also apply.