Privacy Policy

Welcome to Spotshot Private Limited (“Spotshot,” “we,” “us,” and/or “our”). This Privacy Policy has been created to provide information about our company and the services we offer to our customers and users (“you,” “your”) through our websites (each a “Site”), including our booking platform and online services that allow photographers to exhibit, organize, print, sell, exchange, and share digital images, videos, and related products, enabling end users to search and purchase those products (collectively referred to as the “Services”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and retention of information, including personally identifiable data (“Personal Data”) collected from visitors to the Site and users of the Services.

We comply with Indian laws regarding data protection and privacy, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder.

Information We Collect:

When you interact with us through the Services, we may collect Personal Data and other information from you as described below:

Personal Data Provided by You:

Spotshot Private Limited ("Spotshot") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your Personal Data in accordance with applicable Indian laws. This clause outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Information Collected

When you interact with our services, including our website (running on Firebase), webapp (running on CloudRun), admin panel (running on CloudRun), or backend (running on CloudRun), we may collect the following Personal Data:

  • Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and password.
  • Contact Information: When you contact our customer support or sales team, we may collect your name, email address, and the nature of your inquiry.
  • Purchase Information: If you make a purchase through our platform, we may collect your billing address, shipping address, payment information, and purchase history.
  • Usage Data: As you use our services, we may collect information about your interactions, such as your IP address, device type, browser type, and the pages you visit.
  • Business Information: If you are a local brick-and-mortar business using our platform, we may collect additional information such as your business name, address, industry, and contact information.
  • Customer Information: If you are a patron of a local business using our platform, we may collect information such as your name, email address, and purchase history.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services: We use your information to deliver the services you request, personalize your experience, and continuously improve our offerings for both businesses and patrons.
  • To facilitate business-to-business-to-consumer transactions: We use the information of local businesses and their patrons to enable seamless transactions and promote local commerce.
  • To communicate with you: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, provide customer support, and send you important updates or notifications.
  • For marketing and promotional purposes: With your consent, we may use your information to send you marketing communications about our products, services, or special offers.
  • To comply with legal requirements: We may collect and use your Personal Data to comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments, or anti-money laundering laws.

Data Security

Spotshot is committed to protecting your Personal Data. We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption techniques to protect your sensitive information, such as payment details.
  • Access controls: We restrict access to your Personal Data to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for security vulnerabilities and take prompt action to address any issues.

Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. We may also retain your data for a reasonable period after you cease using our services to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

Your Rights

Under Indian law, you have certain rights regarding your Personal Data, including:

  • Access: You have the right to request access to your Personal Data and information about how it is being used.
  • Rectification: If your Personal Data is inaccurate, you have the right to request that it be corrected.
  • Erasure: In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request the erasure of your Personal Data.
  • Restriction of processing: You may have the right to request a restriction on the processing of your Personal Data.
  • Data portability: In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request that your Personal Data be transferred to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at legal@spotshot.me or call at +91 9717338870

Right to Access:

You have the right to access your personal information held by us. You can obtain a copy of your personal information or request changes or deletion of your personal information by emailing us at legal@spotshot.me or call at +91 9717338870. For your protection, you may be required to provide proof of identity before obtaining a copy of your personal information.

By voluntarily providing us with Personal Data, you consent to our use of it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data through the Services, you acknowledge that such data may be transferred from your current location to our offices and servers located in India or authorized third parties.

Personal Data We Receive as a Processor:

We may receive Personal Data about you from photographers who upload that data for use with certain features of our Services (“Processor Data”). Management of Processor Data is solely in control of the applicable photographer. Our only use of Processor Data is to store it and make it available to photographers as part of the Services provided. We require photographers to obtain your consent for us to use Processor Data as described above.

Spotshot may receive Personal Data about you from photographers who upload that data for use with certain features of our Services ("Processor Data"). This includes:

  • On-Spot Photos: When you interact with photographers on-site and choose to have your photo taken, the photographer may collect your personal information, such as your name and contact details, to deliver the photos to you.
  • Spotshot for Business Photos: If you are a customer of a business using Spotshot for Business, the business may share your personal information with us to facilitate the photography services.

Onspot and Spotshot for Business are the two main business verticals inside Spotshot Private limited. Onspot is aimed primarily at tourists and tourism sites whereas Spotshot for Business focuses on micro-events at business locations e.g: Birthdays, anniversaries etc.

Management of Processor Data

The management of Processor Data is solely in control of the applicable photographer. Spotshot's only use of Processor Data is to store it and make it available to photographers as part of the Services provided. We require photographers to obtain your consent for us to use Processor Data as described above.

Spotshot's Commitment to Data Privacy

Spotshot is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and in accordance with applicable laws. We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your data, including:

  • Data encryption: We use encryption to protect your personal information during transmission and storage.
  • Access controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular monitoring: We regularly monitor our systems for security vulnerabilities and take prompt action to address any issues.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal information. You may also have other rights under applicable data protection laws. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at legal@spotshot.me or call at +91 9717338870

Other Information:

Non-Identifiable Data:

When you interact with us through the Services, we receive certain information that does not identify you personally. This information is collected passively using various technologies and cannot be used to personally identify you. It may be used for administrative purposes such as tracking site and app usage statistics.

Cookies:

We and our service providers may use cookies—small pieces of information sent from our servers to your browser—to enhance functionality and analyze usage of the Services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Disclosures and Exceptions:

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure any recipient adheres to this Privacy Policy.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if legally compelled or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights of Spotshot, our users, or the public.
  • Third-Party Services: We may share limited information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platforms. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the intended purpose.

Children's Privacy:

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at legal@spotshot.me or call at +91 9717338870

Links to Other Websites:

This Privacy Policy applies solely to Spotshot services. Links to other websites do not imply endorsement or review by Spotshot. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Policy:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised Policy on our website. Please review this policy regularly for updates.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at legal@spotshot.me or call at +91 9717338870

Effective Date:

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 1st, 2024. By using Spotshot services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.