Privacy Policy & Legal Terms

1. Scope & Legal Roles

This Policy sets out the data protection and usage terms for Koki Makeover Artistry[cite: 5, 6]. It applies to all clients, website visitors, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and foreign destination wedding clients booking or inquiring about our services[cite: 5, 6].

2. Information Collected & Purpose

Under Section 6 of India's DPDP Act, 2023, and international data minimization principles, we only collect information essential for scheduling and styling preparation[cite: 6]:

• Contact Identity: Full Name, Phone/WhatsApp Number, and Email Address[cite: 5, 6].
• Event Details: Proposed occasion date, venue/destination city, and services requested[cite: 5, 6].
• Styling Sensitivities: Voluntary client disclosures regarding skin allergies or drapery counts[cite: 5, 6].

We do not collect online payments, store financial card details, or execute automated behavioral tracking on this website[cite: 6].

3. International Clients & Cross-Border Transfers

For overseas clients booking destination weddings or Indian bridal services from abroad (including the UK, EU, US, UAE, Singapore, and Australia)[cite: 5]:

• Cross-Border Data Processing: Personal data submitted from overseas is transferred to and processed securely in India to schedule artist availability and confirm service dates[cite: 6].
• Compliance Standards: Overseas data flows adhere to Section 16 of India's DPDP Act, 2023, and standard international data privacy principles (including GDPR transparency for EU/UK residents)[cite: 6].
• Zero Commercial Sharing: International contact records are never shared with or sold to third-party data aggregators or offshore marketing brokers[cite: 6].

4. Direct WhatsApp Communications

Submitting our booking form creates an encoded consultation inquiry and opens WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc.)[cite: 5]. The client retains full affirmative control to send or discard the message directly from their own account. Communications on WhatsApp remain protected under standard end-to-end transport encryption.

5. Your Statutory Privacy Rights

Regardless of residency or nationality, all individuals interacting with our platform possess the right to:

1. Access & Review: Request verification of personal contact records held by our studio[cite: 6].
2. Rectification: Request instant correction of outdated or inaccurate information[cite: 6].
3. Erasure / Deletion: Request immediate removal of inquiry records from our active communication channels[cite: 6].
4. Media Removal: Past clients may request the removal or blurring of their likeness from our public Artistry Diary showcase at any time[cite: 5, 6].

6. Intellectual Property & Prohibited Content Misuse

All transformational styling imagery, bridal lookbooks, text, layout designs, and custom brand graphics featured on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of Koki Makeover Artistry, developed in collaboration with Arcorp Technologies[cite: 6].

Strictly Prohibited Actions:

• Commercial Misuse & False Attribution: You may not copy, download, republish, alter, or display any client transformation photograph, video, or review to promote other salons, makeup artists, or third-party commercial services[cite: 6].
• Automated Scraping & Data Harvesting: The use of automated bots, web scrapers, spiders, or scripts to systematically harvest images, contact phone numbers, or metadata is expressly forbidden.
• Brand Impersonation: Replicating, mirroring, framing, or creating derivative portals mimicking the look, feel, or identity of Koki Makeover or Arcorp Technologies without written consent is strictly prohibited[cite: 6].
• Malicious Interference: Attempting to disrupt, decompile source scripts, conduct denial-of-service attempts, or bypass security layers on this portal will result in immediate termination of access and legal escalation[cite: 6].

Legal Action for Infringement: Any unauthorized commercial exploitation or copyright violation will be met with formal legal notices, statutory copyright infringement enforcement, and claims for statutory damages under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 and Information Technology Act, 2000.

7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms, Privacy Policies, and contractual engagements are governed exclusively by the laws of the Republic of India. In the event of any legal dispute arising from online inquiries or styling services, the competent courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India shall hold exclusive territorial jurisdiction[cite: 6].

8. Grievance Redressal & Contact

For appointment verification, data removal requests, or legal notices, contact our designated Grievance Officer[cite: 6]: