This Privacy Policy explains how Akash Astrophotography, owned and operated by Akash Aggarwal, collects, uses, and protects information you provide when using this website (akashastrophography.com) or booking our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

✦ Full name
✦ Email address
✦ Phone number (WhatsApp)
✦ Location / area you are travelling from
✦ Session preferences and notes
✦ For gift orders: recipient name, special dates, personal messages

Information collected automatically: Basic website analytics (page views, device type) may be collected through standard web hosting tools. We do not use invasive tracking.

2. How We Use Your Information

✦ To confirm and manage your session or gift order booking
✦ To communicate with you via WhatsApp or email about your booking
✦ To send a UPI payment link to confirm your slot
✦ To prepare personalised gift products (e.g. night sky posters, moon phase posters)
✦ To respond to enquiries you send us
✦ To improve our services and website

3. WhatsApp Communication

When you submit a booking or order form, you are redirected to WhatsApp to send us your details. By doing so, you consent to communicating with us via WhatsApp. Your phone number and chat messages are subject to WhatsApp's own privacy policy (Meta Platforms). We use WhatsApp solely for booking confirmations, payment coordination, and order updates — we do not send unsolicited promotional messages.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Your data may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:

✦ With payment processors (UPI/bank apps) solely to process your advance payment
✦ If required by law or a valid legal process in India

5. Data Retention

We retain your booking and contact information for as long as necessary to fulfil your session or order, and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. Gift order details (including special dates and messages) are retained only as long as needed to complete your order. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at akashastrophotography@gmail.com.

6. Cookies

This website may use minimal cookies for basic functionality (such as remembering your session preferences). We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. If you disable cookies in your browser, the website will still function normally.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are open to all ages, but the booking process requires that it be completed by a person aged 18 or above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

✦ Access the personal information we hold about you
✦ Request correction of inaccurate data
✦ Request deletion of your data
✦ Withdraw consent for us to contact you

To exercise any of these rights, email us at akashastrophotography@gmail.com.

9. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive financial information beyond what is necessary for UPI payments.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Akash Astrophotography

Owner: Akash Aggarwal

Delhi, India

Email: akashastrophotography@gmail.com

Website: akashastrophography.com