Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
Jigar Studio (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Jigar Studio is an independent music label and cinematic production house rooted in a creative legacy dating back to 1988 (Studio Laxmi) and formally established as Jigar Studio on September 5, 1995, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (jigarstudio.com), browse our catalog, subscribe to WhatsApp release notifications, submit creative demos, or interact with us as an artist, creator, client, or partner. We process personal data strictly in compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and associated digital intermediary guidelines.
1. Who We Are (Data Fiduciary)
Jigar Studio acts as the Data Fiduciary responsible for the personal data collected through this website.
Registered Studio Office: Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Official Website: https://jigarstudio.com
Official Data Desk: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We collect information directly provided by you, as well as technical data gathered automatically through website interactions:
WhatsApp Release Subscription: Mobile phone number provided through our “Get every release directly on WhatsApp” widget and contact opt-in forms.
Contact & Inquiry Forms: Full name, email address, phone number, organization, and message details submitted via our contact forms.
Demo & Creative Submissions: Artist/band name, email address, phone number, social media handles, demo audio files, lyrics, pitches, and biographical information submitted for evaluation.
Artist, Talent & Crew Data: Legal name, stage name, professional biography, headshot photographs, identification documents, permanent account number (PAN for tax withholding), bank account details, and contact information collected for production contracts, release agreements, and royalty disbursement.
Technical & Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, time stamps, and pages viewed, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
Third-Party Cookies & Advertising Data: Anonymous browsing identifiers, session tokens, and ad-interaction data collected via Google AdSense and analytics scripts.
3. Purpose of Processing & Legal Basis
We process your data strictly under valid legal bases recognized under Indian law:
Sending WhatsApp Release Alerts: To deliver premiere links, new tracks, and official announcements directly to your WhatsApp. (Legal Basis: Express User Consent).
Evaluating Demo Submissions: To review audio materials and explore production partnerships. (Legal Basis: User Consent).
Administering Artist Contracts & Royalty Payouts: To execute formal talent contracts, disburse royalties, and manage catalog releases. (Legal Basis: Performance of Contract & Legal Obligation).
Responding to General Inquiries & Licensing: To answer general, business, press, and copyright queries. (Legal Basis: Legitimate Business Interest).
Website Functionality, Analytics & Advertising: To maintain website performance, prevent DDoS/spam attacks, and display relevant context through Google AdSense. (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest & Cookie Consent).
Tax & Statutory Compliance: To maintain records required under Indian taxation, contract, and accounting laws. (Legal Basis: Legal Obligation).
4. Demo Submissions & Creative Material
When you submit a demo, composition, or pitch, you consent to Jigar Studio storing and reviewing the material internally. Submitting creative content does not establish an agency or commercial contract.
Unsolicited demos that are not greenlit for production may be archived or deleted within 12 to 24 months. You may request immediate deletion of your submitted files at any time by contacting us.
5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors
Jigar Studio does not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information to third-party telemarketers or external brokerages. We share information only with authorized service partners under strict confidentiality:
Communication Gateways & Automation: Authorized WhatsApp Business API providers, SMS gateways, and secure cloud synchronization tools (such as encrypted Google Workspace/Sheets automation) utilized strictly to deliver your requested release alerts.
Digital Streaming Platforms & Distributors: Global DSPs (such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, JioSaavn) and distribution aggregators to administer metadata, artist credits, and publishing registries.
Performance & Royalty Societies: Industry royalty collection bodies (such as IPRS) for registration and administration of musical and lyrical works.
Financial & Legal Advisers: Certified public accountants, auditors, banking institutions, and legal counsel for tax compliance, contract governance, and statutory reporting.
Advertising & Web Analytics: Google AdSense and analytics partners that process aggregated interaction metrics.
Where data is processed through international cloud infrastructure or distribution networks, we ensure standard data protection safeguards comply with applicable Indian cross-border data transfer regulations.
6. Data Retention Policy
WhatsApp Notification Numbers: Retained until you opt out or request deletion.
Inquiries & General Correspondence: Retained for up to 24 months to ensure customer service continuity.
Artist Contracts & Financial Records: Retained for a minimum of 8 years in accordance with Indian statutory requirements governing tax filings, accounting records, and commercial contracts.
7. Cookies & Advertising Technologies
Our website utilizes cookies and similar web tracking mechanisms:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site navigation, page loading, and security tokens.
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Managing Cookies: You can choose to disable or selectively turn off cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may impact certain interactive features on our website.
8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following enforceable rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request confirmation and a summary of personal data held about you.
Right to Correction & Updating: Request rectification of inaccurate or outdated personal details.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to statutory retention obligations (e.g., taxation, contract law).
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously granted consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribing from WhatsApp release updates by messaging “STOP”).
Right of Grievance Redressal: Submit any data-related complaints to our designated Data Grievance Desk.
Right to Nominate: Nominate an individual to exercise your data rights in the event of death or incapacity.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will process and respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.
9. Departmental Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please reach out to:
Data Inquiries & Privacy: [email protected]
Business & Licensing: [email protected]
Copyright & Rights Governance: [email protected]
Physical Studio Location: Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Website: https://jigarstudio.com
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise or update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal amendments, technological enhancements, or studio expansions. Continued use of the website following any posted modifications constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised terms.