Privacy Policy

At CalligraphyMaker (operated by ArtoMania Studio Pvt Ltd), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using CalligraphyMaker, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly, including:

• Name and email address (when creating an account)
• Contact information (when reaching out to support)
• Payment information (processed securely through Razorpay)
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Generated calligraphy content and preferences
• Language selections and style choices
• Browser type and version
• IP address and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our comprehensive Cookie Policy section below.

CalligraphyMaker uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. This section explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies used on our website:

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit, you can choose to accept all, essential only, or customize your preferences
• Cookie Preferences Page: Visit /cookie-preferencesanytime to update your choices
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out Tools: Use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage tracking

Cookie Consent Management

Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (only with your consent)
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Razorpay: For payment processing (essential for transactions)
  Privacy Policy: https://razorpay.com/privacy/

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies:

• Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled - website won't function properly
• Functional cookies: You'll lose personalization features and preferences
• Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve the website based on usage data

We use collected information for various purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To process your transactions and manage subscriptions
• To improve and personalize user experience
• To communicate with you about updates, offers, and support
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To manage your cookie preferences and consent choices
• To comply with legal obligations

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing through trusted partners

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CalligraphyMaker, our users, or others
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

General retention periods:

• Account information: Until account deletion
• Transaction records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
• Generated content: 30 days after creation (for free users)
• Support communications: 2 years

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing
• Cookie Management: Control your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Preferences page

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@calligraphymaker.com

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

For major changes, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Privacy Policy changes).