Effective Date: May 1, 2025

At Aakarshan Online, accessible from https://aakarshanonline.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our website. This includes:

a) Personal Information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment information (handled securely through third-party gateways)
• Order history and preferences

b) Non-Personal Information:

• Browser type and version
• Device type
• IP address
• Cookies and usage data (such as pages visited, time spent)

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill orders
• To send order confirmations, invoices, and shipping updates
• To respond to your inquiries or provide customer support
• To personalize your shopping experience
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To send promotional emails or newsletters (only with your consent)
• To prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. These may include:

• Session cookies (temporary, deleted after you close the browser)
• Persistent cookies (used for returning visits)
• Analytical cookies (to track and analyze website traffic)

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the website.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, delivery partners)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
• In case of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

All third parties are obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with this policy.

5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All payment information is encrypted and processed through secure payment gateways.

6. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [Your Email Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Address: [Your Business Address]