This Privacy Policy Effective Date: 20 October 2021
Oikar Studio (“we”, “our”, “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://oikarstudio.com or interact with us through our services.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Legal Basis for Processing Information
We collect and process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Your explicit consent
- Our legitimate business interest
- To respond to enquiries or provide requested services
- To fulfill contractual or pre-contractual obligations
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information (Provided by You)
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Project details, messages, or requirements shared via forms, WhatsApp, or email
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and interaction data
- Referring URLs
3. How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
- Website contact and enquiry forms
- WhatsApp chat or click-to-WhatsApp features
- Email communication
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Analytics and advertising tools
4. Explicit Consent
By submitting your personal information on our website or contacting us through WhatsApp or email, you explicitly consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
5. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Respond to enquiries and consultation requests
- Provide mural painting, wall art, relief mural, and related services
- Share quotations, proposals, and project updates
- Improve website performance, content, and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Run advertising and remarketing campaigns (where applicable)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Oikar Studio uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze performance.
Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and remarketing (Meta Ads)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
7. Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services strictly for operational purposes, including:
- Google Analytics
- Meta Platforms (Facebook & Instagram)
- Website hosting, security, and performance tools
All third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for intended purposes.
8. International Users
Although Oikar Studio operates from India, our website may be accessed globally.
By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be processed and stored in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
10. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, mitigate, and notify affected users where legally required.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill service and communication purposes
- Comply with legal, accounting, or business requirements
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
12. Marketing Communication & Opt-Out
If you receive marketing or promotional messages from us:
- You may opt out at any time
- Contact us directly or use unsubscribe options where available
We respect your communication preferences.
13. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
14. Do Not Track Signals
Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals sent by browsers.
15. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or privacy practices.
16. Children’s Privacy
Oikar Studio does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly removed.
17. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
18. Grievance & Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or data handling, please contact:
Oikar Studio
📍Location: 40/2 Old Nimta Road, Belgharia, Kolkata, India
Email: hello@oikarstudio.com
Grievance Officer: Oikar Studio Team
⏱️ Response Time: Within 24 Hours