Your Privacy Matters

1. Introduction

GS Production House ("We", "Us", or "Our") operates the Meerut Runway Fashion Week (MRFW) website and event. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at support@gsproduction.co.in.

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which GS Production House collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the MRFW website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by GS Production House.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when you participate in activities on the website (such as posting messages in our online forums or entering competitions, contests, or giveaways) or otherwise when you contact us.

A. Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate:

• Full Name and Legal Identity.
• Contact information (Email address, Phone number, WhatsApp number).
• Demographic information (Age, Gender, Date of Birth).
• Physical attributes (Height, Weight, Vital Statistics) relevant for modeling auditions.
• Mailing Address and City of Residence.
• Social Media Handles (Instagram, Facebook profiles).

B. Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer, and technical information about Users' means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized, IP addresses, and other similar information.

C. Payment Information

We collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases (such as Event Registration Fees). All payment data is stored by our payment processor (e.g., Razorpay, Paytm, UPI Gateways). You should review their privacy policies and contact the payment processor directly to respond to your questions. We do not store your credit card details or CVV numbers on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

GS Production House collects and uses Users' personal information for the following specific purposes. By using our site, you explicitly grant us permission to:

• To Improve Customer Service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests, audition queries, and support needs more efficiently.
• To Personalize User Experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• To Process Payments: We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
• Marketing & Promotions (Important): We may use the email address and phone number to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc.
• Sharing with Partners & Sponsors: GS Production House reserves the right to share User data (Name, Phone, Email, Instagram Handle) with our official Event Sponsors, Fashion Designers, and Brand Partners for marketing collaborations, casting calls, and promotional offers.

4. Web Browser Cookies & Tracking

Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. We use tracking pixels (such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) to retarget Users with advertisements on social media platforms.

You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

However, please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee that the information you submit will not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by a breach of any of our physical, technical, or managerial safeguards.

6. Media, Photography & Video Rights

Any photographs, videos, or audio recordings submitted by you during the registration process, or captured by our team during the MRFW event, auditions, or grooming sessions, become the sole property of GS Production House.

We reserve the right to display, publish, edit, and distribute this media on our website, social media channels, print media, and third-party partner platforms indefinitely. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or to claim royalties for the use of your likeness.

7. Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others, EXCEPT as described in this policy (i.e., with Sponsors and Partners). We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes.

8. Data Retention

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements).

For marketing purposes, we may retain your contact information indefinitely unless you explicitly request deletion by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

GS Production House has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

10. Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.