Privacy Policy

Armaan Pandey Photography, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website armaanpandey.com and use our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit the contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Inquire about print purchases (name, email, shipping details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral source
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (cookie consent preference)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand site usage (only if consented)
• Performance Cookies: Vercel Speed Insights for performance monitoring

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To process print orders and fulfill transactions
• To send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
• To monitor website performance and fix technical issues
• To track affiliate referrals and commissions
• To comply with legal obligations
• To prevent fraud and enhance website security

2.1 Affiliate Disclosure

This website contains affiliate links to photography equipment, services, and other products. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships help support our website and allow us to continue creating content. We only recommend products and services we genuinely use and believe in.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following third-party services that may collect your information:

4. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

• Contact Form Submissions: Retained until the inquiry is resolved, plus 1 year for records
• Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months (default setting)
• Print Orders: Transaction records kept for 7 years (tax/legal compliance)
• Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

5.1 General Rights

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

5.2 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

5.3 EU Residents (GDPR)

EU residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including all rights listed in Section 5.1 above.

5.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@armaanpandey.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Cookie Management & Opt-Out

6.1 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure HTTPS protocol for the entire website
• HTTP security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options)
• Server-side form validation and sanitization
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@armaanpandey.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For material changes, we will provide notice via email (if we have your email address) or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: