Privacy Policy
At Afterlight (“we,” “us,” “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, afterlight.in (the “Site”) or engage with our creative and styling services.
This policy is published in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and incorporates applicable principles under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for international users.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
As a service-only studio, we collect personal and business information solely for the purpose of providing our services.
Information you may voluntarily provide includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company/brand name
- Project details or briefs
- Billing details (invoices and records; payments processed via third-party gateways)
We do not store credit or debit card details.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
2. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION
We collect and use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and project requests
- Communicate about ongoing or potential projects
- Issue proposals, contracts, and invoices
- Provide customer support
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.
3. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)
For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Your consent
- The necessity to perform a contract or take steps before entering a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests, where these do not override your rights
4. CONSENT & WITHDRAWAL
By contacting us or using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at hello@afterlight.in, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
5. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only:
- To comply with applicable laws or legal processes
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Afterlight
- With trusted third-party service providers (such as website hosting, accounting, or email communication tools), strictly for operational purposes
All third parties are required to maintain confidentiality and data security.
6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If you are located outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that reasonable safeguards are in place.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable security practices and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required under applicable laws (including tax and accounting regulations).
9. COOKIES
Our Site may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website performance and improve user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
10. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@afterlight.in
11. AGE LIMITATION
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately.