This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how FotoCrats Technologies Private Limited (“FotoCrats,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with https://www.fotocrats.com (the “Site”) or use any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
- Definitions
Personal Data
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, email address)
User or you
Any individual or entity accessing or using the Services, whether as a Creative Professional or an Employer
Creative Professional
A User who registers to create a profile, showcase work, and apply for job opportunities.
Employer
A User who registers to post job listings and engage with Creative Professionals.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Small data files and similar technologies used to recognize you and track usage of the Services.
- Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of Personal Data when you interact with the Services:
Registration Data
Name, date of birth, email address, phone number, password
Professional Profile Data
Resume/CV details, portfolio links (e.g., Behance), skills and experience, education, remuneration history
Usage and Interaction Data
Job searches, applications, messages, preferences, in-App activity logs
Device & Technical Data
IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, geolocation (where permitted)
Communications Data
Records of your communications with us (e.g., support inquiries, feedback)
Social Login Data
If you sign in via a social network, we receive basic profile information you permit (e.g., name, email)
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We set cookies to remember preferences, facilitate login, analyze usage, and serve targeted ads
- How We Use Your Personal Data
We use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, operate, maintain and improve the Services (e.g., matching you with relevant job listings, hosting portfolios).
- Account Management: To authenticate and authorize your access, send notifications, and respond to support requests.
- Personalization & Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, optimize the user experience, and recommend jobs or talent.
- Marketing & Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials and retargeting emails (you may opt out at any time).
- Security & Compliance: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms & Conditions, and comply with legal obligations.
- Business Operations: For internal record-keeping, audits, data analysis, and legal purposes.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Where required by applicable law, we rely on the following legal grounds to process your Personal Data:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for processing certain Personal Data.
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform the Services you request.
- Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., security, analytics), provided your rights do not override those interests.
- Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell your Personal Data. We may share it with:
- Affiliates & Subsidiaries: For internal administrative purposes and service delivery.
- Employers & Recruiters: When you apply for jobs or consent to resume forwarding.
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist with hosting, payment processing, analytics, email delivery, and marketing (under strict confidentiality agreements).
- Legal & Regulatory Authorities:If required by law, to defend legal claims, or to investigate fraud or threats to safety.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- Remember login sessions and preferences.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
- Deliver targeted advertising.
- You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect functionality. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy section.
- Data Retention
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Once no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
- Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your Personal Data.
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request the deletion or restriction of processing of your data.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any rights, please contact us as described in Section 15. We may require verification of your identity before actioning requests.
- Security Measures
We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. While we strive to use commercially reasonable security measures, no system is entirely secure.
- Third Party Links and Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
- Children's Privacy
The Services are not intended for persons under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
- International Data Transfers
Personal Data may be processed in India and in other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Services, you consent to such cross-border transfers under appropriate safeguards.
- Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material updates will be posted with a prominent notice and updated Effective Date. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
