Privacy Policy

Ethical data handling & user sovereignty

Effective DateMarch 1, 2025

Introduction

At Khushi Chauhan Designer Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and make purchases. By using our website khushichauhandesignerstudio.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, place an order, or sign up for our newsletter, we collect personal information such as:

  • Name : Khushi Chauhan
  • Email address : khushichauhan1991@icloud.com
  • Phone number : +91 9810088228
  • Billing and shipping addresses : Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  • Payment information (credit/debit card details, etc.) : 1234 5678 9012 3456

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Order processing: To fulfill your orders and provide customer support.
  • Payment processing: To process payments and prevent fraud.
  • Shipping: To deliver products to your shipping address.
  • Account management: To create and maintain your account on our website.
  • Communication: To send order confirmations, updates, and promotional emails if you opt in to receive them.
  • Improvement of services: To analyze and improve our website, products, and customer service.

3. How We Protect Your Information

  • Encryption: All sensitive payment information is transmitted via secure socket layer (SSL) technology and is encrypted into our payment gateway provider's database.
  • Access control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and we ensure that they are trained on the importance of privacy and data protection.
  • Data retention: We store personal information only as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third‑party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, shipping orders, and providing customer service. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and are not allowed to use it for any other purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a court order or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us recognize you when you return to our site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart).
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our website to improve functionality and performance.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized ads and measure their effectiveness.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

6. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third‑party sites.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain limitations.
  • Opt‑out of Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any of our marketing emails or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at khushichauhan1991@icloud.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to remove that information as quickly as possible.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of India, please note that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in India, where our servers are located. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your data to a country with different data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.