Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information with care and transparency.
Detailed Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing address
- Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), date of birth, gender
- Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, UPI ID, bank account information (processed securely through payment gateways)
- Order Information: Purchase history, product preferences, delivery details
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, search queries, referral sources
- Communication Data: Emails, chat messages, phone call records, customer service interactions
- Location Data: Shipping address, IP-based location for personalized services
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Order Processing: To process and fulfill your orders, manage payments, and arrange delivery
- Customer Service: To respond to inquiries, resolve issues, and provide support
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, manage preferences, and track order history
- Personalization: To recommend products based on browsing history and purchase patterns
- Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, promotional offers, wellness tips (with your consent)
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, court orders, and government requests
- Analytics: To analyze website performance, user behavior, and improve our services
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, shopping cart, checkout process
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, language settings, login details
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to show relevant ads
- Analytics: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other tools to measure website performance
- Session Data: Temporary data stored during your browsing session
- Cookie Management: You can control cookies through browser settings or our cookie consent banner
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping partners, email service providers, cloud hosting services
- Business Partners: Trusted third-party tools for analytics, customer support, and marketing (with data processing agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court orders, government authorities, or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets (users will be notified)
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing will require your explicit permission
- Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or marketing purposes
- Never Sold: We never sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes
Data Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission, AES-256 encryption for stored data
- Secure Servers: Data stored on ISO 27001 certified servers with firewall protection
- Access Control: Strict access controls, multi-factor authentication for employee access
- Regular Audits: Periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments
- PCI-DSS Compliance: Payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant gateways
- Data Backup: Regular encrypted backups to prevent data loss
- Employee Training: Staff trained on data protection and confidentiality protocols
- Incident Response: Immediate notification in case of data breach with remedial actions
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails, SMS, and promotional communications
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with data protection authorities if rights are violated
How to Exercise Your Rights: Email privacy@athaahanand.com or call +91 98765-43210
Data Retention Policy
We retain your information for the following periods:
- Account Information: Retained as long as your account is active plus 3 years after closure
- Order History: 7 years for accounting and tax purposes (as per Indian law)
- Payment Information: Tokenized payment data retained for recurring purchases (can be deleted on request)
- Marketing Data: Deleted immediately upon opt-out or unsubscribe
- Support Communications: 2 years for quality assurance and dispute resolution
- Website Analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely, personal identifiers deleted after 26 months
- Legal Hold: Data retained longer if required for legal proceedings or compliance
Children's Privacy
Protecting children's privacy is important to us:
- Our website and services are not intended for children under 18 years of age
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18
- If a parent/guardian believes their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately
- We will delete such information within 48 hours of verification
- Orders for minors must be placed by a parent or legal guardian
- Parental consent required for any data collection from users under 18
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites:
- We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites
- Third-party sites have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review
- Social media plugins (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) may collect information per their policies
- Payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU, Paytm) process payments under their security protocols
- Shipping partners (Delhivery, Blue Dart) handle delivery data per their privacy policies
- Analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) subject to their data collection practices
- We conduct due diligence on third-party service providers to ensure data protection compliance
International Data Transfers
Information about data transfers outside India:
- All customer data is primarily stored on servers located in India
- Some service providers may process data in other countries (USA, EU)
- We ensure adequate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Data transferred only to countries with adequate data protection laws
- You have the right to obtain information about cross-border data transfers
- By using our services, you consent to such transfers with appropriate safeguards
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:
- Material changes will be notified via email or prominent website notice
- Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of updated policy
- Policy version and last updated date mentioned at the bottom of this page
- You can review the previous version by contacting us
- We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for changes
- Significant changes require re-consent for data processing
Last Updated: December 20, 2025 | Version: 2.0
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:
- Privacy Officer: Athaahanand Privacy Team
- Email: privacy@athaahanand.com
- Phone: +91 98765-43210 (Mon-Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM IST)
- Address: Athaahanand Wellness Pvt. Ltd., Narnaund, Haryana, India - 123001
- Response Time: We respond to all privacy requests within 7 business days
- Data Protection Officer: Available for GDPR-related queries
- Grievance Redressal: Escalation process available if concerns not resolved
Office Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
Emergency Contact: For urgent privacy concerns, call our 24/7 helpline
Our Privacy Commitments
Data Security
We use 256-bit SSL encryption and secure servers to protect your personal information. All payment transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways ensuring maximum security.
Information Privacy
Your personal data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information necessary for order fulfillment and with your explicit consent.
Transparency
You have full access to view, update, or delete your personal information anytime. We maintain complete transparency about what data we collect and how we use it.
Data Storage
All data is stored on secure Indian servers with regular backups. We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law.
User Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Request data portability or object to processing at any time by contacting our privacy team.
Communication Control
Choose your communication preferences anytime. Opt-out of marketing emails with one click while still receiving important order and account updates.