Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Gujarati Trends ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at gujaratitrend.com.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and optionally your city, country, and professional category.
Profile data: Professionals may provide a bio, service descriptions, pricing, portfolio images, and videos.
Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited, searches performed, and features used.
Communications: If you contact us, we retain the content of your messages to provide support.
Payment data: Booking payments are processed by third-party providers. We do not store card numbers or sensitive financial details.

2. How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the platform and its features.
To connect event organizers with cultural professionals.
To send transactional emails (booking confirmations, account updates).
To send platform updates and newsletters, where you have opted in.
To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and abuse.
To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Public profiles: Professional profile information (name, bio, services, city) is publicly visible on the platform to help organizers find you.
Service providers: We share data with trusted vendors (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal compliance: We may disclose data when required by law or to protect the safety and rights of users.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how the platform is used. See our Cookie Policy for details.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at privacy@gujaratitrend.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. EU and UK residents have rights under GDPR. Indian residents have rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
To exercise your rights, email privacy@gujaratitrend.com.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure data storage, and regular security reviews. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password.

8. Children's Privacy

Gujarati Trends is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

For questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@gujaratitrend.com or write to: Gujarati Trends, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.