Privacy Policy:
PRIVACY INFORMATION
A privacy policy states how you will respect the privacy of your website users. It says what information you will gather, how you will use it and how you will keep it secure. A privacy policy is a legal document that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses and manages a customer's data. The exact contents of a privacy policy will depend upon the applicable law and may need to address the requirements of multiple countries or jurisdictions. While there is no universal guidance for the content of specific privacy policies, a number of organizations provide example forms.
Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited and its subsidiaries and divisions, including VikramPhadnis.com, respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the manner your data is collected and used by us. You are advised to please read the Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing the services provided by VikramPhadnis.com you agree to the collection and use of your data by VikramPhadnis.com in the manner provided in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to entities which are not managed, owned or controlled by Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited or to the people who are not engaged, employed or managed by Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited.
VikramPhadnis.com is the sole owner of the information collected through the Website. In the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets or due to change in control or opt for a scheme of amalgamation or arrangement, consumer information may be one of the business assets that are transferred as part of the transaction. Should such a transaction occur then other business entity (or the new combined entity) will be bound to follow this privacy policy or similar policy with respect to your personal information.
Through this document, we wish to make you feel at ease while using our websites, and not hesitate while sharing important information with us. We like to make you aware that by using our websites you are agreeing to the collection of certain data.
This privacy policy sets out how VikramPhadnis.com uses and protects any information that you give VikramPhadnis.com when you use this website.
VikramPhadnis.com is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement?
Vikramphadnis.com may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 01/10/2020.
What we collect?
WE MAY COLLECT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
VikramPhadnis.com collects the details provided by you on registration together with information we learn about you from your use of our service and your visits to our website and other websites accessible from them.
Kindly, note that VikramPhadnis.com does not collect your Payment Card details (i.e. credit/debit card number, expiration date, CVV etc.). When you make a purchase using your card, you are automatically redirected to the acquiring bank payment gateway website, where all required transaction details are captured on the secured payment page, and encrypted using Industrial Strength Cipher, and are securely transmitted to your card issuer for obtaining an authorization decision. At no time during the purchase process or thereafter does VikramPhadnis.com have access to, or store, your complete card account information.
We may collect additional information in connection with your participation in any promotions or contests offered by us and information you provide when giving us feedback or completing profile forms. We also monitor customer traffic patterns and website use, which enables us to improve the service we provide. We will collect only such information as is necessary and relevant to us to provide you with the services available on the website.
– NAME AND JOB TITLE
– CONTACT INFORMATION INCLUDING EMAIL ADDRESS
– DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SUCH AS POSTCODE, PREFERENCES AND INTERESTS
– OTHER INFORMATION RELEVANT TO CUSTOMER SURVEYS AND/OR OFFERS
WHEN DO WE NEED TO COLLECT YOUR INFO AND HOW
We will collect anonymous traffic information from you when you visit our website.
We collect the personally identifiable information from you when you register with us or you transact as a guest. During registration you are required to give us your contact information (such as name, email address, date of birth, gender, billing address, delivery address, pin code, mobile number, occupation, interests etc.) Upon registration users may receive communications from VikramPhadnis.com (e.g. newsletters, updates). Even when transact as a guest we collect identifiable information (such as name, email address, date of birth, gender, billing address, delivery address, pin code, mobile number etc.).
We use this information to contact you about the services you are using on our website and services in which you have expressed interest.
When you purchase a product or service from us, we request certain personally identifiable information from you on our order form, in order to be able to fulfil your requested service. You must provide contact information (such as name, email, and shipping address).
We use this information for billing purposes and to fill your orders. If we have trouble processing an order, we will use this information to contact you.
We are the sole owners of your information collected by us at different points on our Website.
The website contains links to other websites, which could be held under Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited, or otherwise. Websites held under us would follow the same privacy policy as VikramPhadnis.com. For external links, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites which we do not own, manage or control.
We may at certain times make chat rooms, forums, instant messenger and message boards and other services available to you. Please understand that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when disclosing your personal information to anyone.
WHAT WE DO WITH THE INFORMATION WE GATHER
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
– INTERNAL RECORD KEEPING.
– WE MAY USE THE INFORMATION TO IMPROVE PERSONALIZED FEATURES ON OUR WEBSITES TO ENHANCE YOUR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.
– WE MAY PERIODICALLY SEND PROMOTIONAL EMAILS ABOUT NEW PRODUCTS, SPECIAL OFFERS OR OTHER INFORMATION WHICH WE THINK YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING USING THE EMAIL ADDRESS WHICH YOU HAVE PROVIDED.
– FROM TIME TO TIME, WE MAY ALSO USE YOUR INFORMATION TO CONTACT YOU FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. WE MAY CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL, PHONE, FAX OR MAIL. WE MAY USE THE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMIZE THE WEBSITE ACCORDING TO YOUR INTERESTS.
– TO CONTACT YOU FOR YOUR ACCOUNT / PROFILE RELATED MATTERS OR ANY OTHER REASON AS MAY BE NECESSARY.
– TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES REQUESTED BY YOU EXAMPLE DELIVER MERCHANDISE ORDERED BY YOU.
– TO PRESERVE SOCIAL HISTORY AS GOVERNED BY EXISTING LAW OR POLICY.
SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
We use the services of our enabling partners such as outside shipping companies, business associates to fulfil orders, and credit / debit card processing companies to process the payment for goods and services ordered from VikramPhadnis.com website. These entities do not retain, store, share or use personally identifiable information for any other purposes.
We reserve the right to disclose your personal identifiable and email address information as required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on our websites.
The security of your personal information and email address is important to us. When you enter sensitive information (such as credit / debit card number) on our acquiring bank system or order form, used by the payment gateway.
The Website redirects you to a payment gateway for making payment. The payment gateway site encrypts your personal information using secure socket layer technology to provide for the secure transmission of the information. For avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that VikramPhadnis.com does not have any access to the data keyed on payment gateway sites.
We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information and email address submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information and email address, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
To protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control, we have in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures. For example, our servers are accessible only to authorized personnel and your information is shared with respective personnel on need to know basis to complete the transaction and to provide the services requested by you.
Although we will endeavour to safeguard the confidentiality of your personally identifiable information, transmissions made by means of the Internet cannot be made absolutely secure. By using this website, you agree that Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited will have no liability of disclosure of your information due to errors in transmission or unauthorized acts of third parties.
All information gathered on VikramPhadnis.com is securely stored within the VikramPhadnis.com controlled database. The database is stored on servers secured behind a firewall; access to the servers is password-protected and is strictly limited. However, as effective as our security measures are, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the security of our database, nor can we guarantee that information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet and, of course, any information you include in a posting to the discussion areas is available to anyone with internet access.
We reserve the right to change or update this policy at any time by placing a prominent notice on our website. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon posting to this website.
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please review it frequently.
By accessing this Website, you agree that the laws of India govern this Privacy Policy and courts at Mumbai alone shall have jurisdiction over any dispute that may arise between Vikram Phadnis Clothing India Private Limited and you.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
– WHENEVER YOU ARE ASKED TO FILL IN A FORM ON THE WEBSITE, LOOK FOR THE BOX THAT YOU CAN CLICK TO INDICATE THAT YOU DO NOT WANT THE INFORMATION TO BE USED BY ANYBODY FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES
– IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO US USING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR DIRECT MARKETING PURPOSES, YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR MIND AT ANY TIME BY WRITING TO OR EMAILING US AT
shop@vikramphadnis.comWe will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the below address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.