Privacy Policy

At House of Kaarigar, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and digital platforms.

1. Introduction

House of Kaarigar is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, processed, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our website may contain links to third-party platforms for your convenience. Please note that we are responsible only for the privacy practices of our own digital platforms. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

2. Collection & Use of Personal Data

2.1 Definition of Personal Data

Personal Data refers to any information that can identify or contact an individual. This includes, but is not limited to:

Name and address
Email address and username
Telephone number
Age, date of birth, and gender
Educational qualifications
Posts and any content submitted on our platforms
Sensitive information, such as health-related data, where voluntarily provided

2.2 Compliance with Data Laws

All personal data collected by House of Kaarigar is recorded, used, and protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. We may supplement the information you provide with data obtained from our interactions with you or from trusted partners.

If you choose not to provide the requested personal data, we may be unable to offer certain products or services.

2.3 Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To administer and provide products and services you request.
To communicate regarding orders, services, or product availability.
To prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions.
To maintain internal records.
To conduct market research and improve our offerings.
To monitor and analyse activity on our digital platforms.
To create personalized user profiles.
To enhance and personalize your experience.
To tailor communications and updates.
To send marketing communications, subject to your consent.

3. Information Collected During Transactions

When you purchase products or engage with our services, we may collect and store:

Name and contact details
Billing and delivery addresses
Email address and phone number
Order and transaction details

Where necessary and voluntarily provided, we may also record accessibility or health-related requirements to better serve you.

4. Data Collected through Registration Forms

When you:

Create an account
Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
Participate in surveys or promotions
Fill out online or offline forms

We may collect and store your personal data to personalize your experience, provide services, and conduct research and analytics.

5. Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our digital platforms, we may automatically collect:

IP address and source of access
Browser type, version, and operating system
Navigation paths, searches, and time spent on pages
Content preferences, likes, and shares
Advertisement interactions
Responses to pop-ups and notifications
Subscription status
Information submitted through forms

This data helps us enhance functionality and improve user experience.

6. Location & Marketing Insights

We may infer your approximate location from your IP address. Additionally, we analyse marketing campaigns and user behaviour to improve our communication, services, and content.

7. Payment Security

House of Kaarigar does not store or retain sensitive payment information such as:

Credit or debit card details
Net banking credentials
UPI or digital wallet information

All payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways.

8. Marketing Communication & Offers

With your consent, we may inform you about new products, exclusive collections, and special offers. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

9. Legitimate Processing of Information

We may process personal data for legitimate business interests, including:

Delivering requested services
Maintaining customer and partner relationships
Preventing fraud and misuse
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Improving our products and services
Personalizing user experiences and communications

Such processing is conducted while respecting your fundamental rights and freedoms.

10. Children's Privacy

House of Kaarigar does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. Minors may use our website only under adult supervision.

11. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

Affiliates and business partners
Service providers and logistics partners
Payment gateways and analytics providers
Legal or government authorities, when required by law

All third parties are required to maintain strict confidentiality and use data solely for specified purposes.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in locations outside your country. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

14. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website performance.

14.1 What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand user behaviour and improve our services.

14.2 Information Collected via Cookies

Domain name and IP address
Date and time of visits
Pages viewed
Referring website addresses

This information is used solely for analytical and statistical purposes.

15 Safeguarding Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.

16 Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
Report misuse of your personal data

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

17 Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@houseofkaarigar.com

18 Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.