Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Savar Sethi Studio ("SSethi Studio," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.

This Policy is issued in compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDPA").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect the following categories of personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

• Contact Information: Your email address when you subscribe to our "Notify Me" mailing list or contact us via email.
• Communication Data: Any information you share with us through emails, project inquiries, or other correspondence.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we do not currently use cookies, analytics trackers, or similar technologies. However, our web server may automatically log standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and referring URL. This data is used only for operational purposes and is not associated with any personal identifier.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our Services;
• To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only if you have explicitly opted in);
• To improve our website and Services;
• To comply with legal obligations under Indian law.

We will not use your personal information for purposes incompatible with those listed above without first obtaining your consent.

4. AI & Data Processing

SSethi Studio may use AI Tools in its creative workflow (as described in our Terms of Service). This section explains how your personal data may be involved in AI-related processing.

4.1 Newsletter & Contact Data

Email addresses collected through our "Notify Me" form or direct contact are stored securely and are not automatically fed into any AI training systems. We do not use personal data collected through this website to train, fine-tune, or improve third-party AI models.

4.2 Client Project Data

If you engage our Services, project-related content and communications may be processed through AI Tools as part of our production workflow (e.g., AI-assisted rendering or asset generation). Such data is handled in accordance with our agreement with you and the AI disclosure provisions in our Terms of Service.

4.3 Automated Decision-Making

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., email delivery services), provided they agree to keep your information confidential;
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority under the IT Act, 2000 or DPDPA, 2023;
• Consent: With your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention & Security

6.1 Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Indian law. Email subscribers may request deletion at any time.

6.2 Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and organisational security measures in compliance with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2011 to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or destruction.

7. Your Rights (DPDPA 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you;
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements;
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Lodge a complaint regarding our handling of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timelines prescribed under the DPDPA.

8. Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and the DPDPA, 2023, the following is the contact information of our Grievance Officer:

Savar Sethi
A-10/304, La Habitat, Zydus Hospital Road,
Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059, India
Email: [email protected]

The Grievance Officer shall acknowledge any complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days from the date of receipt, in accordance with applicable law.

9. Cookies

Our website does not currently use cookies or similar tracking technologies. Should we implement cookies in the future, we will update this Policy and seek your consent where required by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be notified to you via email if we have your contact information.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Savar Sethi Studio
A-10/304, La Habitat, Zydus Hospital Road,
Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059, India
Email: [email protected]