Privacy Policy

Design Studio is all about crafting a memorable experience. And this also includes the safety and concern about your privacy. In order to provide you with the best possible services, we might have to request a few personal details from you at times. To know how we collect, use or protect your data, you are requested to read this thoroughly.

This Privacy Policy outlines the policies and procedures of Design Studio (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) regarding the collection, use and disclosure of the information provided by visitors and users of the website (together referred to as the “Users”). The User’s information will be used as provided under this Privacy Policy. By using the website and/or its services, you agree to the terms laid out in this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation: In this Privacy Policy, references to “You”, “Your”, “User” refer to the end user accessing the website or the services and “We”, “Us” and “Our” refer to the Company, its affiliates and partners.

Why this Privacy Policy?

This privacy policy is published in compliance of:

• Section 43A Of The Information Technology Act, 2000
• Regulation 4 Of The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices And Procedures And Sensitive Personal Information) Rules, 2011 (The “SPI Rules”) And
• Regulation 3(1) Of The Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

What is Personal Information?

The SPI Rules defines “personal information” as any information that relates to a person, which, directly or indirectly, in combination with other available information, is capable of identifying a person. Information that is freely available in the public domain or accessible under the Right to Information Act, 2005 or any other law will not be regarded as sensitive personal data or information.

The SPI rules further define “sensitive personal data or information” of a person as information relating to:

• Passwords
• Financial Information Such As Bank Accounts, Credit And Debit Card Details Or Other Payment Instrument Details
• Physical, Physiological And Mental Health Condition
• Sexual Orientation
• Medical Records And History
• Biometric Information
• Information Received By Body Corporate Under Lawful Contract Or Otherwise
• Visitor Details As Provided At The Time Of Registration Or Thereafter And
• Call Data Records

What Information is Collected?

Any  information that the User is willing to provide for better services can be collected via the details provided by the User. This also includes data collected through the usage of the services. Details provided by the User can include personal information like name, address (residential or email), contact number, and other such data which is required for the efficient use of the services provided by the Company. In general, the user can browse the website without revealing any personal information. However, the anonymity of a User depends on the amount of information provided by them. Where possible, we indicate which fields are required and which fields are optional. The User always has the option of not providing information by choosing not to use a particular service or feature. The information collected also includes basic information about the device from which the services are being used. This includes the hardware model, operating system, unique identification number associated with the device and the like.

Usage of the Collected Information

The aim of collecting the said information is to identify the needs of the User, and thus provide better bespoke services. User discretion is asked before using such information for any other purposes than those set out in this Policy. The information which will be shared by the User themselves through us will not be considered as making private information public.

Sharing of Personal Information

Disclosure may be necessary to provide Users access to our services, to comply with our legal obligations, to enforce our User agreement, to prevent, detect, mitigate, and investigate fraudulent or illegal activities related to our services. Such personal information, when shared with third parties, shall be subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process.

Securing Information

In order to secure the information provided to us by our Users, we review the processing and storage practices along with the information collected to guard against unauthorised access into the data collected in our systems. Furthermore, user information is protected by subjecting our employees and agents who process such information to strict confidentiality agreements, where if they fail to comply with it, such non compliance shall lead to heavy penalties or legal proceedings, depending upon the gravity of the situation.

Choice of Opting Out

We provide all our users with the opportunity to opt-out of sharing information that may be sensitive to them. However, this may result in opting out of certain services that may be dependent on this information.

Consent

By using the website and by providing personal information, the User consents to the collection and use of the information disclosed by them in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including their consent for sharing their information as per this privacy policy. Our website offers publicly accessible blogs or community forums. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them.

This document is an electronic record in terms of existing and applicable Information Technology laws and the amended provisions thereto pertaining to electronic records in various allied statutes as amended pursuant to the Information Technology laws. This electronic record has been generated by a computer system and does not require any authentication. From time to time, the Company may change this internet privacy policy. The effective date of this policy, as stated below, indicates the last time this policy was revised or materially changed. Checking the effective date below allows you to determine whether there have been changes since the last time you reviewed the policy. Effective date of this policy: This policy was last updated on 4th November 2022.