1. Introduction
MahaRana Studios ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Form Data: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Communication Data: When you communicate with us via email or contact forms, we retain your messages and correspondence.
- Account Information: If applicable, we collect registration details such as username, password, and profile information.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Log Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time and date of visits, and time spent on pages.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to store user preferences (e.g., theme selection) and provide a better user experience.
- Analytics: Google Analytics may collect information about your browsing behavior on our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- To improve and optimize our website and services
- To analyze website usage patterns and trends
- To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions
- To personalize your experience on our Site
4. Data Storage & Firebase
Firebase/Firestore: We use Google Firebase to store contact form submissions. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Firebase complies with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Your information is stored securely in Google's data centers.
Retention Period: We retain contact form data for up to 2 years to provide support and improve our services. You may request deletion at any time.
5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers: Google (Firebase, Analytics), email providers, and hosting services that assist in operating our website.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
6. Your Data Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Union or UK, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@maharanastudios.in
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Local Storage: We use localStorage to store your theme preference (dark/light mode). This information is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Disabling Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of our Site.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Firestore database encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Honeypot form fields to prevent spam submissions
- Email validation to ensure data accuracy
While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication where applicable.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and stored in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: