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THECGCRAFTSMAN

PRIVACY POLICY

A LEGAL DISCLAIMER

This Privacy Policy describes how Prakash Velayudhan (“Artist,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with creative services, portfolio activities, and professional communications related to CGI, AI-assisted artwork, and digital content creation for games, films, and related media.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through:

  • Official website and portfolio platforms

  • Email communications

  • Social media inquiries

  • Freelance and professional collaboration platforms

  • Direct client communications

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a) Identification Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if voluntarily provided)

  • Company or studio name

b) Project Information

  • Scripts, character descriptions, concept notes

  • Reference materials

  • Technical specifications

  • Creative briefs

c) Technical Information

  • IP address (via website analytics, if applicable)

  • Browser type and device information

  • Cookies and usage data (if website analytics tools are used)

3. Lawful Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

Personal data is processed based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to perform agreed creative services)

  • Legitimate interest (professional communication and portfolio development)

  • Consent (for marketing or public display of work)

  • Legal obligations (where required by law)

4. Use of Information

Information collected is used strictly for:

  • Providing CGI and AI-based creative services

  • Project communication and revisions

  • Invoicing and administrative purposes

  • Improving creative workflow and technical processes

  • Displaying completed work in portfolio (only with client permission where required)

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

5. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property

All scripts, concepts, production materials, and proprietary information shared by clients are treated as confidential.

Where required:

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) will be honored.

  • Client intellectual property remains the property of the client unless otherwise contractually agreed.

  • Unpublished work will not be displayed publicly without written authorization.

6. AI Tools & Data Usage

AI-based tools may be used to assist in:

  • Concept generation

  • Visual development

  • Workflow acceleration

  • Style exploration

Client-provided materials will not be intentionally submitted for public dataset training or redistribution without explicit consent.

AI usage is strictly for project-related enhancement and internal workflow efficiency.

7. Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect digital files and communications, including:

  • Secure cloud storage services

  • Password-protected systems

  • Limited access to project files

However, no method of digital transmission or storage is 100% secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Retention

Personal data and project files are retained only for as long as necessary to:

  • Complete contractual obligations

  • Maintain accounting records

  • Support portfolio documentation (where permitted)

Clients may request deletion of personal data unless retention is required by law.

9. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms such as:

  • Email providers

  • Cloud storage services

  • Payment processors

  • Freelance marketplaces

These platforms operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their independent data practices.

10. Your Rights (Where Applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

Requests can be submitted via email at: [Insert Contact Email]

11. International Data Transfers

If operating internationally, personal information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards will be applied where required.

12. Children’s Privacy

Services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

13. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available upon request or posted on the official website.

14. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, contact:

Prakash Velayudhan
CGI & AI Artist
Email: [prakash@thecgcraftsman.com
 

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