This Privacy Notice explains how The Storiculture Company (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act").
1. What data do we collect?
We collect personal data directly from you through various channels, including:
- Voluntary submissions and participation: This includes information you provide through open calls, expressions of interest, and registrations for our events and programs. Such data may include your name, contact details, professional background, and any additional information you choose to share.
- Attendance at live events: Photographs, video recordings, and any information you share with us during the event.
Additionally, we may collect information through third-party platforms, service providers, or partners who support our operations.
2. How do we use your personal data?
We use your personal data to:
- Process and evaluate your applications for participation in our programs or open calls.
- Communicate with you regarding current and future events, projects, and services.
- Share information and updates through newsletters and emails.
- Manage your participation in our events, including logistical arrangements.
- Maintain records of participation and engagement.
- Improve our services and understand audience preferences.
- Comply with legal obligations or regulatory requirements.
3. Do we share your personal data with third parties?
We may share your personal data with:- Service providers: Third-party vendors who provide CRM software, cloud storage, and communication tools.
- Collaborative partners: Organizations or individuals with whom we collaborate to deliver programs and events, only to the extent necessary for the partnership.
- Legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
We ensure that all third parties comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
4. How do we protect your personal data?
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel and partners on a need-to-know basis.
5. What are your rights regarding your personal data?
Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:
- Access: You may access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify: If you believe that any personal data we are holding about you is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we correct or supplement such data.
- Erase: You may request erasure of some or all of your personal data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- File Complaints: You may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe your data has been misused.
To exersice any of your rights, please contact us at team@storiculture.co
6. How long do we retain your personal data?
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice, comply with legal obligations, or as required by our contractual agreements.
7. How can you contact us?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:
Storiculture Network Pvt.Ltd.
team@storiculture.co
161/ald, Quitla, Aldona, Bardez,
Goa-403508.
8. Updates to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated notice will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be revised accordingly.