Privacy Policy

2Information We Collect

• Submitted Information: Information you provide directly, including identity details, contact details, profile information, Company Name / Website, Subject / Query, Message content communications through the Website (such as chat rooms, forums), and other demographic or personal data you voluntarily submit.
• Aggregate Information: Automatically collected technical data including device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, usage patterns, cookies data, and location data.

3How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for purposes including:

• Personalize and enhance your overall user experience.
• Send important updates, promotional campaigns, contests, surveys, and service-related communications.
• Conduct market research, user insights, and customer behavior analysis to improve our products and services.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud, security threats, and other unlawful activities.
• Maintain the security, performance, and smooth functioning of the Website and its services.

We do not use your personal data for any purpose incompatible with the purpose for which it was originally collected, without seeking your fresh consent where required.

4Legal Basis for Processing

Under the DPDP Act, we process personal data primarily on the basis of:

• Your Consent: Provided when you submit the Contact Form or otherwise voluntarily share information with us; and
• Legitimate Uses: Such as responding to a request you have initiated, or where processing is necessary for purposes specified under applicable law.

Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time, as described in Section 10 (User Rights). Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

5Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies for enhancing user experience, recognizing devices, and analytics. You can disable cookies via browser settings, though this may impact website functionality.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. Where required by law, we will seek your consent before deploying non-essential cookies.

6Sharing & Disclosure of Information

Curious Media does not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted vendors who support our operations (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers, analytics tools, CRM platforms), strictly for the purpose of providing services to us.
• Business Partners: Where you have expressed interest in a collaboration, brand partnership, or influencer/PR engagement that requires limited data sharing with a relevant third party, with your knowledge.
• Legal Requirements: Where disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality obligations.

We require all third parties who process data on our behalf to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

7Third-Party Services

Our Website may contain third-party links. We disclaim responsibility for third-party privacy practices and content. Users are advised to review third-party privacy policies separately.

8Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include restricted access controls, secure hosting infrastructure, and periodic reviews of our data handling practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as your account is active or necessary for providing services. We may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.

10User Rights

Subject to applicable law, including the DPDP Act, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Withdraw Consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Request Erasure of your personal data, subject to legal or legitimate business retention requirements
• Grievance Redressal, by raising concerns with us using the contact details in Section 14
• Nominate an individual to exercise your rights on your behalf, in the event of your death or incapacity, as permitted under the DPDP Act

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required under applicable law.

11Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business and professional audiences and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without verifiable parental or guardian consent, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.

12International Data Transfers

As a media and marketing company that may work with partners, brands, and collaborators across geographies, your personal data may be processed or stored on servers located outside India, including through third-party service providers such as hosting or analytics platforms.

Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your data continues to receive an appropriate standard of protection, consistent with the requirements of the DPDP Act and other applicable regulations.

13Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be prominently displayed. Continued usage indicates acceptance.

14Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: