Privacy Policy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Welcome to The Bazaaro. 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 in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

By using our website https://www.thebazaaro.com, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data We Collect

a) Personal Data

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping and billing address
Payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways)
Gender preferences (if voluntarily provided)
Account credentials (if you create an account)

b) Non-Personal Data

We also collect information automatically through cookies and analytics tools:

IP address
Browser and device information
Pages visited
Session duration
Referring website

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Your data is collected and processed for the following lawful purposes:

To process orders and deliver products
To provide customer support
To send order confirmations and shipping updates
To improve website functionality and user experience
To send marketing or promotional content (with your consent)
To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
To prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

With your consent
To fulfill our contractual obligations
For our legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, website performance)
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:

Trusted service providers (payment gateways, delivery partners, email service providers) solely for business operations
Government authorities or regulators, when required by applicable law
Affiliates or successors in the case of a merger, acquisition, or business restructuring

All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Session management
User preferences
Traffic analytics
Personalized marketing

You may modify your browser settings to refuse or manage cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Children’s Privacy

In compliance with Indian law, our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without verified parental or guardian consent.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with data without proper consent, please contact us at support@thebazaaro.com, and we will take steps to delete the information.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

Secure server infrastructure
SSL encryption for data transmission
Access controls and regular audits
Secure payment gateways

While we strive for full protection, no method of electronic transmission is entirely foolproof.

8. Your Rights Under Indian Law

You have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Withdraw consent at any time
Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
File a grievance

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: privacy@thebazaaro.com

9. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

For concerns or grievances related to data handling, please contact:

Name: [Khatija Khan]
Email: info.thebazaaro@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 7 business days

10. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on our website with a new effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact:

The Bazaaro
Email: info.thebazaaro@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thebazaaro.com