GK Vale & Co. (“GK Vale”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website gkvale.com. This website serves individual customers seeking in-studio photography sessions, passport and visa photos, and photo printing and framing products across India.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with our website, including customers who book studio sessions, order photo products, or contact us through any form on this site.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using our website or submitting your information through any form or communication channel on this site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through the contact form on our website. This includes:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Service of interest — In-Studio Photography, Passport & Visa Photos, Printing & Framing, or Other
• Any additional details provided in your message

We may also collect non-personal technical data such as browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited through cookies and analytics tools to improve our website experience.

How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information through the following channels:

• The contact form on gkvale.com
• Cookies and website analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

By clicking ‘Send Message’ or otherwise submitting your details on gkvale.com, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily sharing your personal information with GK Vale and consent to its use as described in this policy.

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry about in-studio photography, passport and visa photos, or printing and framing services
• To contact you to schedule a session, confirm a booking, or follow up on your request
• To send relevant information about our services and offerings (only if you have opted in by submitting our contact form)
• To improve our website and service offerings based on usage data
• To run targeted advertising campaigns on platforms such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and Google

We do not use your information for any purpose beyond the above without your explicit consent.

Consent

By submitting the contact form on gkvale.com, you are providing your free, informed, and explicit consent to GK Vale to collect, store, and use your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Upon withdrawal of consent, we will cease using your information for outreach purposes, though we may retain it as required by applicable law.

Confidentiality of Your Information

All personal information submitted to GK Vale through gkvale.com is treated as strictly confidential. We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your information with any third party for their independent marketing or business purposes.

Your information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

• With our internal store and studio teams who need access to respond to your enquiry or session booking
• With trusted service providers (such as CRM tools or email platforms) who assist in our operations and are contractually bound to confidentiality
• With advertising platforms such as Meta and Google solely for the purpose of running campaigns, under their respective data processing agreements
• When required by law or court order

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies including:

• Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our website
• Meta Pixel — to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram

These tools may collect anonymised data about your browsing behaviour on our site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

Third-Party Advertising Platforms

We run advertising campaigns on Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and Google. As part of running these campaigns, data such as website activity may be shared with these platforms in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review:

• Meta’s Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

GK Vale does not control how these platforms use data collected through their own systems and is not responsible for their privacy practices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact enquiry data is typically retained for a period of 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or call +91 97413 59200.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Some of our services — including baby photography and newborn portrait sessions — are booked by parents or guardians on behalf of minors. In these cases, we collect information from the parent or guardian only, not from the child. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from individuals under the age of 18.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

GK Vale & Co.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 97413 59200
Website: gkvale.com
Available: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 7:30 PM