Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy tailored for your Don’t Copy, Be Copied (DCBC) studio site. It fits your business scope — creative services, portfolio display, client inquiries, and limited data collection — and complies with Indian privacy standards (IT Act 2000 + SPDI Rules) while Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st November
Website: (https://dontcopybecopied.com)
Studio: Don’t Copy, Be Copied – DCBC (“we”, “us”, “our”)

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how DCBC collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of visitors (“you”, “your”) who access our website or engage our services. By using our website or submitting information, you consent to the practices described here.

We respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal data remains secure and is only used for legitimate business purposes.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways — directly from you, automatically through your visit, and from third-party integrations.

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us or request a quote, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or brand name
Project details or brief
Billing information (if you engage us for paid work)

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and browser type
Device and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Cookies or tracking pixels (for analytics and functionality)

C. From Third Parties

We may receive limited analytics or engagement data from tools like:

Google Analytics
Meta Pixel (Facebook)
LinkedIn Insights Tag
These help us understand traffic, improve site performance, and optimize marketing.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries, proposals, or service requests
To manage and execute project-related communication
To process payments and invoices
To improve our website experience and marketing effectiveness
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve browsing.
We use cookies for:

Basic functionality (remembering your preferences)
Analytics (understanding visitor behavior)
Advertising optimization (showing relevant ads, if enabled)

You can disable cookies anytime in your browser settings, but some site functions may not work properly.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

For inquiries — typically up to 12 months
For project-related records — up to 7 years, for tax and audit compliance
For analytics — anonymized data may be stored longer for aggregate insights

After this period, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
However, no system is completely secure. You understand that data transmission over the internet carries inherent risks, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following situations:

With trusted service providers who assist in hosting, email delivery, or payment processing (bound by confidentiality agreements).
When required by law (e.g., to comply with legal investigations or government requests).
With your consent (e.g., when you approve a testimonial, case study, or project showcase).

We do not trade, lease, or sell your personal data.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access and review your personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data
Withdraw consent for certain uses
Object to marketing communications
Request data portability (for EU clients)

You can exercise these rights by emailing us at dontcopybecopied@gmail.com.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media profiles, portfolio links). We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Review their policies before sharing any information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we’ve unintentionally received such data, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date updated above.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, contact:

Don’t Copy, Be Copied – DCBC
Email: dontcopybecopied@gmail.com
Phone: +91-8882-619304