Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [April 11, 2025]

At Kanthakala, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase from our store. By using our services, you consent to the practices described here.

1. What Information We Collect

When you purchase a product or interact with our website, we collect personal information such as:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address

  • Payment details (secured via payment gateway)

  • Your IP address and browser information for analytics and optimization

With your permission, we may also send you marketing emails about new products, promotions, or updates.

2. Consent

How do we get your consent?

When you provide personal information to complete a purchase, arrange delivery, or return a product, we consider that as your consent to collect and use it for that specific purpose.

If we request your information for secondary uses (like newsletters), we will ask directly for your consent or provide an option to decline.

How can you withdraw your consent?

If you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at:
📧 care.kanthakala@gmail.com

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.

4. Hosting and Payment Processing

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., a secure and reliable e-commerce platform. Your information is stored securely behind firewalls in their databases.

Payments:
If you choose a direct payment method, your card details are encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your transaction data is stored only as long as necessary and deleted afterward.

5. Third-Party Services

Third-party providers used by us will only collect and use your data as required to perform their services. However, some services like payment gateways may operate under different jurisdictions. If you complete a transaction involving such services, your data may be governed by those regional laws.

Links on our website may redirect you to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to ensure your data is not lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, or altered. Credit card data is encrypted using SSL and stored with AES-256 encryption. While no method is 100% secure, we comply with PCI-DSS standards and implement additional safeguards.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to optimize your browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others help us analyze traffic and offer personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Age of Consent

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or country of residence or have given consent for any of your minor dependents to use this site.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon being posted on the website. Material updates will be clearly indicated to ensure you're aware of what data we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.

If Kanthakala is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners to continue serving you.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us at:
📧 care.kanthakala@gmail.com