PRIVACY POLICY
for samvitsudha.com/parijnanfoundation.in
(as per the Information Technology act, 2000)

Introduction and Definitions

  1. This Privacy Policy is an electronic record in the form of an electronic contract formed under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules formed thereunder as also the amendments thereto, pertaining to electronic documents and records. This Policy does not require physical or digital signature.
  2. The terms “We”, “Us”, “Trust”, “SS”, ”PF”, ”organisation”, “Our” in this document collectively refer to Samvit Sudha, Parijnan Foundation, and the terms “ You”, “Your”, “Yourself” refer to the User.
  3. The websites referred here are www.samvitsudha.com and www.parijnanfoundation.in (hereinafter referred to as the ‘said websites’ for short).
  4. This Policy is a legally binding document between you and the organisation, (terms defined above). The terms of the Policy will become effective upon your acceptance of the same (directly or indirectly in electronic form, by the use of the website by clicking on any Tab).
  5. Our websites Samvitsudha.com and parijnanfoundation.in inform you about the activities of the organizations and enable you to purchase our products.
  6. This document is published in accordance with and shall be construed in compliance with the provisions of the Information Technology (reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules 2011, issued under the Information Technology Act 2000; that requires publishing of Privacy Policy for collection, use, storage and transfer of sensitive personal data or information.
  7. You are requested to read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our websites, you indicate that you understand, agree and consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy policy, please do not use these websites.
  8. The issue of online privacy is extremely crucial for the said websites. It is committed to safeguarding the information provided by its users, other visitors and stakeholders logging on to and / or navigating or browsing through its website. The said website is dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for all its stakeholders on the internet in accordance with and in conformity with the prevailing Statutory laws, Governmental regulations and controls governing the use of such websites.
  9. The said Website aims to respect, protect, and safeguard the privacy of its online users and visitors whilst providing services to its users. The organisation’s Privacy Policy also gives its visitors a view of its Privacy Practices and Policy followed by the said Websites and assures them of a safe passage / navigation through the said Websites for building and developing a safe and secured online community of internet users.
  10. Further, the organisation makes it clear to its visitors / users that while browsing or navigating through the said websites, if the user / visitor is directed to any web-based or internet-enabled links of other third-party websites, then such user / visitor shall be automatically governed by the external websites’ own Privacy Policies and Practices and the organisation shall not take any responsibility for the security provided by such external websites. Users of and Visitors to the said Websites are hereby urged to fully familiarize themselves with its Privacy Policy as well the policies of such external websites that collect personally identifiable information.
  11. When any user / visitor using the said websites provides the organisation with his / her personal data, the said user / visitor is unequivocally agreeing to the rules and regulations stipulated under the organisation’s Privacy Policy and is legally bound by it. If any user / visitor does not agree to the said Website’s Privacy Policy, then the organisation requests him / her to kindly refrain from using the Website.

Type of information collected through the website:

Users registering at the said Websites are requested to provide some personally identifiable information which becomes the property of the Websites and can be shared, disclosed or distributed to third parties only in accordance with the Privacy Policy. We will retain and use the information only for the purposes as set out herein and no longer than is reasonably required for that purpose.

Collection of Personal Information

  1. The Websites will not sell or rent such personally identifiable information that has been collected. The users agree that the following personally identifiable information is supplied voluntarily:
    • (a) Registration Data & Other Optional Information: If you are merely a visitor to our Websites, then the Websites may collect some personal data to a limited extent through the use of cookies as described below. When you make a purchase on our websites, you will be asked to provide some basic contact information about yourself. Such information will include but may not be limited to:
      • Customer name
      • Customer email ID
      • Customer Shipping Address
      • Customer Telephone / Mobile Number
      • Payment Information to Fulfil your order (to be collected by 3rd party PCI certified websites)
    • (b) E-mail information: When we receive e-mails from you, we may retain the content of any e-mail messages sent to us, as well as your e-mail address.
    • (c) While you have the option not to provide us with certain information or withdraw consent to collect certain information, kindly note that in such an event, you may not be able to fully browse / navigate further through our website and /or take full advantage of the entire scope of features and services offered to you and we reserve the right not to provide you with our services.
    • (d) By using our Websites, you hereby expressly agree and grant consent to the collection, use and storage of this information by Samvit Sudha or Parijnan Foundation (‘organisation’). The organisation reserves the right to share, disclose and transfer information collected hereunder with its own affiliates, who will be also bound by this policy. Further, the organisation reserves the right to disclose personal information as obligated by law, in response to duly authorized legal process, governmental requests and as necessary to protect the rights and interests of the organisation.

Use of web-based tracking mechanisms such as Cookies and Google Analytics

Cookies, which enable us to store small amounts of information contained in our websites’ browser, may be used to a limited extent. Cookies, that help us track your navigation, enable us to tailor our offerings to you by further improvising and developing our website to suit your needs.

Use of your Information

  1. Order Fulfillment: We use the personal information you provide to process and fulfill your orders.
  2. Customer Support: Your contact information is used to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  3. Improving Our Services: We use non-personal information collected through cookies and Google Analytics to analyze website performance and enhance user experience.
  4. Marketing: With your consent, we may use your purchase history and preferences to offer you relevant product recommendations and promotions.

Links

  1. Third party Websites which are accessible from our Websites via links, click-throughs or banner advertising may use Cookies. However, it is important for us to inform you that we shall have no access or control over such Cookies and therefore you expressly agree that we shall not be held responsible with regard to the Third Party’s use of such cookies.
  2. The organisation may use certain external companies that enable you to establish a membership to participate in digital wallets, payment services etc. If you elect to do so, we will only disclose to such companies the information necessary to make their programs work and support your membership with them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such companies sponsoring these membership programs and we suggest you review the individual privacy policies of each of such company/ies with whom you establish a membership via our Website’s links / click-throughs.

Choice / Opt Out

  1. The Websites provide you with a choice regarding the collection and usage of your personally identifiable information. During registration for “joining our mailing list,” we request you for your contact information in order to send associated information, bulletins for advertising purposes etc. Again, it is not necessary for you to register in order to access and use our websites. You may therefore choose to opt out of providing such information.
  2. Further, once you are registered at the Websites, you will have the option at any stage to inform us that you no longer wish to receive future e-mails and you may “unsubscribe” by contacting us on customersupport@samvitsudha.com.

Security Practices as per Information Technology act, 2000 and Rules of Information Technology Act, 2000

  1. The Websites have implemented stringent, internationally acceptable standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personally identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. The data resides behind a firewall, with access restricted only to authorized Websites’ personnel.
  2. The Websites have implemented “Reasonable Security Practices” as required by the Information Technology Act rules 2011 including any amendment in the said Act and rules. By complying with such provisions, the Websites assure proper care and control over its Information Technology and Security operations under the relevant provisions of the Information and Technology Act, 2000 including related rules and therefore you agree that the Websites shall not be held responsible for any activity in your account which results from your failure to keep your own password secure.
  3. By using our Websites you agree that the Websites shall not be held responsible for any security attack and in such cases you agree that the Websites shall not be held responsible for any type of loss allegedly arising to the user by way of, but not limited to financial, opportunity, legal, business, reputation, direct and indirect losses that may occur to you under the Provisions of Information Technology Act, 2000 and including any amendments in the said Act.
  4. You further agree that the Websites management shall not be held responsible either directly or indirectly for any cybercrime and / or any related criminal offences liabilities under Information and Technology Act, 2000 relating to your personal information and further, that by using our Websites, you hereby expressly acknowledge, agree and undertake that the management of said Websites complies with due diligence requirements of Information and Technology Act, 2000 including its rules and amendments thereto.

Conditions of Use

  1. The organisation does not warrant that the Websites, their servers, or email sent by us or on our behalf are ‘virus free’. The organisation shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Websites, including, but not limited to compensatory, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, exemplary, special and consequential damages, loss of data, goodwill, business opportunity, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties by whatever name called. In no event shall the organisation be liable for any damages whatsoever.

Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Applicable Law

This website is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The Courts located in the City of Bengaluru shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any legal action, suit or proceeding arising out or in connection with this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at customersupport@samvitsudha.com 

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.