Privacy Policy

It’s a page on a website that tells visitors what personal information is collected about them and how it’s used, stored, and protected.

Who We Are — Shaadi Filmer is a Lucknow-based luxury wedding photography and wedding cinematography studio, founded in 1979 and currently led by the third generation of the Sehta family, having captured 5,000+ weddings pan-India and abroad.
Scope of This Policy — This policy applies to all visitors of our website, social media pages, and clients who book our wedding photography, cinematic films, pre-wedding shoots, destination wedding coverage, same-day edits, or drone videography services.
Information We Collect — We collect personal details such as your name, phone number, email address, wedding date, venue location, and event details when you fill out our contact or inquiry form.
Payment Information — For bookings and advance payments, we may collect billing details through secure third-party payment gateways; we do not store your full card or banking credentials on our servers.
Photos and Video Data — As a wedding photography and cinematography studio, we collect, process, and store photographs, raw footage, and edited wedding films captured during your event for delivery and archival purposes.
How We Use Your Information — Your data is used to respond to inquiries, confirm bookings, coordinate shoot schedules, deliver final photos/films, and provide customer support before and after your wedding.
Portfolio & Marketing Usage Consent — With your explicit consent (via our service agreement), select wedding photographs and film clips may be used in our portfolio, website, Instagram reels, YouTube channel, and other marketing materials to showcase our cinematic wedding storytelling.
Right to Opt Out of Portfolio Use — Clients may request in writing that their wedding photos or videos not be used publicly, and we will honor this request for all future publishing.
Cookies & Website Analytics — Our website uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior, improve site performance, and measure the effectiveness of our SEO and content marketing efforts.
Third-Party Service Providers — We may share limited data with trusted third parties such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, and email/CRM tools strictly for operational purposes related to your booking.
No Sale of Personal Data — Shaadi Filmer does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
Data Security Measures — We implement industry-standard security practices, including encrypted storage and restricted access, to protect your personal information and wedding media files from unauthorized access.
Data Retention Period — Client photographs and wedding films are retained in our archives for a reasonable period (as specified in your service agreement) to allow re-orders, album reprints, or anniversary edits.
Client Rights (Access & Correction) — You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by Shaadi Filmer, subject to applicable Indian data protection laws.
Right to Withdraw Consent — You may withdraw consent for marketing communications or portfolio usage at any time by contacting our team directly.
Communication Preferences — By sharing your contact details, you consent to receive booking confirmations, shoot reminders, and promotional updates via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or phone call, which you may opt out of anytime.
Destination Wedding Clients — For destination weddings outside Lucknow or India, your data may be processed in accordance with local travel, venue, and vendor coordination requirements, always under the same privacy standards.
International Clients (NRI Weddings) — For NRI and international clients, we comply with applicable cross-border data handling practices while coordinating shoots, contracts, and payments.
Minors’ Information — Our services may capture images of minors (e.g., children at weddings) solely as part of family/event documentation, with data handled under parental/guardian consent obtained through the client booking the event.
Third-Party Links — Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, WhatsApp); we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Vendor & Venue Coordination Data — Limited event details (date, venue, timing) may be shared with coordinating vendors (venues, planners, decorators) strictly to ensure smooth execution of your wedding shoot.
Cloud Storage & Backup — Wedding photographs and films are backed up on secure cloud and offline storage systems to prevent data loss and ensure long-term accessibility for clients.
AI & Editing Tools Disclosure — We may use professional editing software and AI-assisted tools for color grading, same-day edit acceleration, and video enhancement; no personal data is shared with AI tools beyond what is required for editing.
Testimonials & Reviews — Client testimonials shared on Google, Instagram, or our website are published only with the client’s consent and may include first names or initials as agreed.
Data Breach Notification — In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information, Shaadi Filmer will notify affected clients promptly as required under applicable law.
Children’s Website Usage — Our website is intended for individuals aged 18 and above (couples, families, and event planners); we do not knowingly collect data directly from minors online.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction — This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, with disputes subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Policy Updates — Shaadi Filmer reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our service offerings; updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Terms of Service Acknowledgment — By booking Shaadi Filmer for wedding photography, cinematography, pre-wedding shoots, or drone coverage, clients acknowledge and accept both this Privacy Policy and our separate Terms & Conditions/Service Agreement.
Contact Us for Privacy Queries — For any questions, data access requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact Shaadi Filmer Studio, Lucknow, via our official website contact form, email, or phone number listed on our Contact Us page.