Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 July 2025

Welcome to Creative Genes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog, comment on our content, or purchase art prints from our shop.

1. Who We Are

Creative Genes is a photography and writing blog run by Vivek Kumar. We share original content and sell curated art prints through this website.

**2. What We Collect

a. Information You Provide**
  • Name and email when commenting or contacting us;
  • Shipping and billing details when placing an order, and
  • Email address when subscribing to our newsletter.
b. Information Collected Automatically
  • IP address, browser type, and device info;
  • Pages visited and time spent on site, and
  • Website interactions (via cookies).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and deliver your orders;
  • To respond to messages and customer service queries;
  • To manage comments and interactions;
  • To send updates or newsletters (only if you subscribe), and
  • To improve our website’s performance.

4. Comments and User Content

When you comment on a post or photo:

  • Your name may be visible publicly;
  • Your email will remain private, and
  • Inappropriate comments may be moderated or removed.

5. Payments and Third Parties

We use a trusted third-party payment gateway for all transactions. Your payment details are processed securely and never stored on our website.

We do not sell your data. We only share your information with:

  • Payment processors;
  • Delivery/shipping services, and
  • Legal authorities, if required.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Your Rights

You can:

  • Request access to your data;
  • Ask for corrections or updates;
  • Request deletion (where applicable), and
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time.

To make a request, contact us at creativegenesmedia@gmail.com.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for processing orders, providing services, or fulfilling legal requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Please check this page for the latest version.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, reach out to:

Vivek Kumar
Email: creativegenesmedia@gmail.com