Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how R. Shantilal Shopping Hub ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at rshantilal.co.in. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and device type
- Browsing behavior and pages visited
- Browser type and operating system
- Timestamp of visits and duration
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it during a purchase. No user registration system is in place, and we do not store personal data in databases.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- To understand which products and content are most popular
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- To comply with legal obligations and detect fraudulent activity
We do not use your data for direct marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. Your information is never sold or shared for third-party advertising purposes beyond the services listed below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
- Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to measure site traffic
- Functionality cookies: Remember your language or region settings
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To track anonymous usage patterns and improve our content
- Advertising networks: Such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior
- Payment processors: Like PayPal or Stripe, which handle transactions securely and independently
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to their data collection methods beyond what is disclosed in their policies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure server environments and encrypted connections (HTTPS). However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to maintain the highest standards.
Your Rights
Under Indian data protection laws and international best practices, you have the right to:
- Request access to the data we hold about you (if any)
- Request deletion of your browsing data (where technically feasible)
- Opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser or cookie consent banner
- Be informed about how your data is processed
While India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is still being implemented, we adhere to principles of transparency, purpose limitation, and data minimization. You may contact us using the details below to exercise your rights.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Fiona Hawthorne
Email: [email protected]
Address: 950 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2, Canada
Last Updated: 5 April 2024