Data Protection & Privacy

PicQ Privacy Policy

PicQ MediaSpace Private Limited — how we collect, use, protect, and process your personal information.

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2026 | Last Updated: July 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PicQ, a digital marketplace owned and operated by PicQ MediaSpace Private Limited (CIN: U74209TN2025PTC187075).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use the PicQ mobile application, website, and related services (the “Platform”).

We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other applicable laws of India.

By creating an account, accessing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. About PicQ

PicQ is an online technology platform that connects customers with verified creative professionals and media service providers through a secure digital marketplace, including studio rental, photography, videography, instant reel shoots, drone shoots, equipment rental, event coverage, and studio service booking.

PicQ acts solely as a technology facilitator that enables customers and independent service providers to connect and transact through the Platform.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on your interaction with the Platform, we may collect the following categories of information:

Account Information

Full name, mobile number, email address, encrypted password, profile photograph, date of birth (where required), gender (optional).

Booking Information

Booking ID, service type, booking date and time, service location, studio details, event information, package details, special instructions, booking history.

Payment Information

Transaction ID, payment amount, payment status, refund status, invoice details, GST information (where applicable).

PicQ does not store sensitive payment credentials such as card PIN, CVV, UPI PIN, or internet banking passwords. Payments are processed by authorized third-party payment gateways.

Identity Verification Information

Government-issued identity proof, PAN card (where legally required), GST registration certificate, business registration documents, bank account details, professional certifications, drone operator licences and approvals (where applicable).

Device and Technical Information

Device model, device identifier, operating system, browser type, IP address, app version, language settings, time zone, crash reports, error logs, usage analytics.

Location Information

With your permission, PicQ may access device location to display nearby studios, improve booking accuracy, enable navigation, coordinate service delivery, and enhance service availability.

Camera, Photo Gallery & Microphone

Camera and gallery access is used to upload profile photos, capture booking images, upload verification documents, and share media during bookings. Microphone access is used to record audio or video content and enable supported communication features.

Customer Communications

Customer support chats, complaints, messages, ratings, reviews, survey responses, and feedback.

4. Information Received from Third Parties

We may receive limited information from trusted third parties, including payment gateway providers, studio partners, service providers, government verification services, analytics providers, marketing partners, and social login providers.

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and comply with applicable legal obligations.

5. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information may be used to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process bookings and payments
  • Connect customers with service providers
  • Coordinate studio and event bookings
  • Facilitate equipment rentals
  • Enable drone service bookings
  • Verify identities where required
  • Provide customer support
  • Send booking confirmations and updates
  • Process refunds and handle disputes
  • Detect fraud and maintain security
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. How We Share Your Information

PicQ does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only with:

Service Providers The minimum information necessary to complete your booking is shared with photographers, videographers, studio partners, drone operators, equipment partners, editors, and event coverage teams.
Payment Gateway Providers Authorized third-party payment service providers to process transactions securely.
Technology Partners Cloud hosting, storage, customer support, analytics, email, SMS, push notifications, and mapping providers, under strict non-disclosure obligations.
Legal Compliance & Business Transfers When required by law, court order, or government request, or in the event of a corporate merger or acquisition.

7. Data Security

PicQ employs reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure servers, encrypted communications, access controls, firewalls, and regular security reviews.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain user accounts, process bookings, resolve disputes, prevent fraud, and meet legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements. Information no longer required is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent where applicable
  • Request details regarding data processing
  • Submit privacy-related complaints

10. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and SDKs to maintain sessions, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and enhance platform security.

11. Notifications

We send booking updates, payment receipts, and security alerts. You may opt out of promotional messages at any time.

12. Data Transfers

Information is stored and processed in India, with reasonable safeguards for any international third-party services.

13. Children's Privacy

PicQ does not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent. Improperly collected data will be deleted.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

PicQ may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be published with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Grievance Officer

For privacy concerns, data requests, or complaints under the DPDP Act, 2023:

Grievance Officer, PicQ MediaSpace Private Limited

Email: admin@picqube.com

Phone: +91 86818 78085 / +91 89398 98948

16. Contact Us & Consent

PicQ MediaSpace Private Limited

CIN: U74209TN2025PTC187075

Registered Office: PicQ MediaSpace, ECR, Chennai – 600115

Email: admin@picqube.com

Customer Support: +91 86818 78085 / +91 89398 98948

By accessing or using the PicQ Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy and consent to data processing in accordance herewith.

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