Privacy Policy

At Awadh Art Festival (AAF), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register
for our events, purchase artworks or services, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect
When you interact with AAF, we may collect information such as:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Professional or business details
• Billing and shipping information
• Artwork details and images submitted by artists
• Information shared through forms, registrations, subscriptions, or inquiries
When you browse our website, we may also automatically collect limited technical information such as:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Website usage statistics
This information helps us improve our services and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
• Artist registrations and participation management
• Event communication and updates
• Sending newsletters and announcements
• Processing purchases and payments
• Delivering artworks, catalogues, invitations or VIP passes
• Customer support and responding to inquiries
• Improving our exhibitions, website and services
We only use your information for legitimate festival-related purposes.

3. Payments & Security
Payments made through our website or event platforms are processed through secure third-party payment gateways
such as instamojo.
AAF does not store your debit/credit card details on our servers. Payment information is encrypted and processed
securely in accordance with industry security standards.
We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to protect your personal information from
unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

4. Email Communication
If you subscribe to our mailing list or register with us, we may send you:
• Festival announcements
• Artist opportunities
• Exhibition updates
• Invitations
• Newsletters and promotional communication
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by
contacting us directly.

5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your information may be shared only when necessary with:
• Payment gateway providers
• Event management or technical service partners
• Delivery and logistics partners
• Legal or government authorities when required by law
All third-party service providers are expected to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve browsing experience, maintain sessions, and
understand website traffic patterns.
Cookies do not personally identify users.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. Once you leave our website, we are not
responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
We encourage users to read the privacy policies of third-party websites separately.

8. Your Rights
You may contact us anytime to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct or update your details
• Withdraw consent
• Request deletion of your information
• Stop receiving promotional communications
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your requests promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy
AAF reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective
immediately upon posting on the website.
We encourage users to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Arka Pradhan of Awadh Art Festival
+91 9833839951 / 8450846119
Email: awadhartfestival@gmail.com / arkapradhan@gmail.com