Privacy Policy

At S Studio Pics (sstudiopics.com), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and store information, and it demonstrates our adherence to global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

We at S Studio Pics are deeply committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. We implement a privacy-first approach to ensure that the information we collect is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Whether you are browsing sstudiopics.com, creating an account, or placing an order, you can trust that your personal information is managed with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of sstudiopics.com and to all personal data collected through this website and our related services. S Studio Pics acts as the data controller for the information you provide while using our website and services. If you have any questions about our use of your personal data, you are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with sstudiopics.com, including IP address, browser type, time zone settings, page interactions, and session metadata.

b. Account Data
When you create an account or place an order, we collect your name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.

c. Profile Data
We may gather data that helps us understand your preferences, purchase history, behavior on the site, and any saved interests or favorites.

d. Communication Data
If you contact us through support forms or by email, we retain information from those communications, including written correspondence and contact records.

e. Technical Data
We collect data about your device, operating system, browser configurations, mobile platform, and technical diagnostics to optimize your user experience.

f. Transaction Data
This includes payment details, billing data, shipping confirmations, and order history required to execute and confirm your purchases securely.

g. Preference Data
We collect marketing preferences, selected product categories, and communication consents to tailor marketing messages in conformity with your choices.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

– Consent: For marketing emails, cookies, and other non-essential processing.
– Contractual Obligation: When we need to process data to perform a contract with you.
– Legitimate Interests: To improve services, prevent fraud, and ensure security.
– Legal Obligation: In compliance with applicable regulatory or legal requirements.

5. Your Rights

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You can request that we update or correct your information.
– Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, where legally permissible.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we limit the processing of your information in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Upon request, we can provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.
– Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Non-Discrimination: Under CCPA, users will not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

– Data encryption in transit and at rest.
– Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication.
– Regular data backups and integrity checks.
– Employee training on data protection and secure handling procedures.
– Secure payment gateways and compliance with PCI-DSS standards.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in or transferred to countries outside your jurisdiction if we utilize third-party service providers located abroad. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses and assessments in line with GDPR and other applicable regulations.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

Retention periods for each category are as follows:

– Usage Data: Up to 12 months.
– Account and Profile Data: For the duration of your account’s existence and up to 6 years after termination.
– Communication Data: Retained for 3 years from the last point of contact.
– Technical and Device Data: Retained for up to 12 months.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years to fulfill tax and accounting obligations.
– Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent or delete your account.

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather non-identifying website activity:

– Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and checkout.
– Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and adjust site behavior accordingly.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect statistical data about usage patterns to help us improve sstudiopics.com.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance to ensure optimal performance.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

Upon your first visit to our website, you are presented with a cookie consent interface, allowing you to easily select which categories of cookies to accept or reject. You may revoke or amend your consent at any time via our Cookie Settings. We comply with the GDPR’s requirements for prior consent and provide opt-out mechanisms to ensure compliance with the CCPA.

11. Protection of Children’s Privacy

S Studio Pics does not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information without consent may contact us at [email protected].

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Users will be notified of material changes via email, website notifications, or other appropriate mechanisms. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sstudiopics.com

We are fully committed to complying with all applicable privacy regulations and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any privacy-related questions or requests.