Welcome to samanthajagan.com, the official website of Samantha Jagan (“we”, “our”, “us”). We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This comprehensive privacy policy (the “Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any data that can be used to identify, contact, or locate a single person, as defined by applicable privacy laws. By using our website, you agree to our use of your personal information as described in this Policy, which may be updated from time to time at our discretion. You also consent to our collection, processing, storage, transfer, and sharing of your personal information with third parties as required by law or otherwise.

Information We Collect

We collect information through various interactive features on our website. When you register, subscribe to our newsletter, complete a survey, or fill out a form, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. We use contact forms and submission forms to gather insights for better service delivery. Our goal is to utilize this information to enhance your experience on our platform and to create an engaging, user-friendly environment.

Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to provide a personalized user experience, improve our website, enhance customer service, administer site features such as contests and surveys, and process transactions efficiently. We may also use your email to send periodic correspondences about your orders or other relevant products and services.

Protection of Visitor Information

We prioritize your security and privacy. We implement various measures to ensure the safety of your personal information. Our website is regularly scanned for security breaches and known vulnerabilities. We use malware scanning and store your personal information in secure networks accessible only by individuals with special access rights. Sensitive/credit information is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Our data protection measures comply with applicable laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Fair Dealing

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with intellectual property laws. Many photos and videos uploaded on our website showcase the work Samantha Jagan has done as a makeup artist for brides, celebrities, and others. While we do not own the copyright to many of these photos and videos, we use them to highlight Samantha Jagan’s work. Logos of brands Samantha has worked with are may used without authorization. If you believe any content on our website infringes your rights, please notify us at samanthajagan@gmail.com, and we will address the concern promptly.

Choice/Opt-Out

We allow users to opt out of receiving communications from us and our partners. Users who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials can opt out by replying to unsubscribe in the email’s subject line or by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of each email.

Cookies and Web Beacons

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors and visits to our website. Cookies help us remember and process the items in your shopping cart, understand your preferences, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction to offer better site experiences in the future. You can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties, except trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they keep this information confidential. We may also release your information to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property, or safety.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For individuals submitting inquiries or forms, we retain their data for 180 days. If no further interaction occurs during this period, the associated data is deleted.

Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) resident, you have specific rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information. If required, we may disclose data to governmental agencies, regulators, social organizations, human resources benefits providers, external advisors, courts, and government authorities as per legal obligations.

Limitation of Liability

While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission of personal data is at your own risk. However, once we receive your data, we use strict procedures and security features to prevent unauthorized access. In case of a dispute, the sole jurisdiction will lie with the courts in Chennai, India, or the parties may opt for alternate dispute resolutions. The maximum payable amount in case of a dispute will be 100 USD.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we take steps to remove that information and terminate the child’s account.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline. We comply with all applicable privacy and data protection laws to maintain the trust of our customers.

Consent
By using our site, you consent to our website’s privacy policy. We may amend our privacy policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page.

Blogs and Personal Views
The blog section covers a wide range of topics. The views expressed are our own and do not represent the views of any company or individual we may be associated with. They are not intended as professional advice but as personal perspectives.

Media Use
Media professionals may use images and content on our website under the doctrine of fair dealing, provided proper attribution is given. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Prohibition Against Unauthorized Access and Hacking
Unauthorized access, hacking, or any form of cyber-attack aimed at compromising our website’s security or the privacy of our users is strictly prohibited. We continuously monitor our systems for potential threats and vulnerabilities. If you discover a potential security vulnerability, please contact us at samanthajagan@gmail.com.

Contact Us
For inquiries, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, contact us at samanthajagan@gmail.com. We are committed to addressing your questions promptly and professionally.

By navigating our website and using our services, you affirm your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with these terms, please do not use our site or services. Your continued use of the website following any updates to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.