Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 13 June 2025
Thank you for choosing Sarees by Varahi (“we,” “our,” “us”). Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. By visiting sareesbyvarahi.com or interacting with us in any way, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
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Legal Entity: Sarees by Varahi
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Registered Address: #38, Nagachandra, 4th Cross, KBL Elite Layout, JP Nagar 8th Phase, Bangalore – 560108, India
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Customer Care: +91 9008666069 or 8971836039
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Email: sareesbyvaarahi@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | When Collected |
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| Personal Identifiers | Name, phone number, postal address, email | Account creation, checkout, contact forms |
| Payment Data | Card details (tokenized), UPI ID, transaction IDs | During payment via secure gateways |
| Order & Shipping | Purchase history, delivery address, tracking number | While placing an order |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device IDs, cookies | When you browse our website |
| Marketing Preferences | Email/SMS opt‑ins, interests | Newsletter sign‑up, account settings |
| User‑Generated Content | Reviews, comments, social‑media tags | When you post or tag us |
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
3. How We Use Your Information
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Order Processing & Delivery – to confirm, pack, ship, and track your purchases.
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Customer Support – to answer queries, handle returns, or resolve issues.
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Account Management – to maintain your login credentials and purchase history.
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Personalised Experience – to recommend sarees, offer styling tips, or show relevant ads.
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Marketing Communications – to send new‑arrival alerts, sale updates, and style guides (only if you opt in; you may unsubscribe anytime).
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Security & Fraud Prevention – to protect our platform and your data.
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Legal Compliance – to satisfy tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR‑style)
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Contractual Necessity – fulfilling an order you placed.
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Legitimate Interests – preventing fraud, improving our website, direct marketing to existing customers.
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Consent – email newsletters or SMS promotions.
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Legal Obligation – invoicing, bookkeeping, responding to lawful requests.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar tools to:
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remember your cart, wish‑list, or login;
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analyse site traffic (via Google Analytics);
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deliver personalised ads (via Meta Ads, Google Ads).
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them may affect site functionality.
6. Sharing Your Information
We never sell your data. We share it only with:
| Partner Type | Purpose |
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| Payment Gateways (Razorpay) | Secure transaction processing |
| Shipping & Logistics (Shree Maruthi Courier) | Delivering your order |
| Marketing Platforms (Meta, Google) | Sending newsletters and ads |
| Analytics Providers (Google Analytics) | Site performance insights |
| Government Authorities | When required by law or subpoena |
All partners are bound by confidentiality and data‑protection agreements.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
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| Order & Tax Records | 8 years (per Indian tax laws) |
| Marketing Preferences | Until you withdraw consent |
| Website Logs & Analytics | Up to 26 months |
| Payment Tokens | As required by the payment gateway; we do not store full card numbers |
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.
8. How We Protect Your Data
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HTTPS/SSL encryption for all pages.
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PCI‑DSS–compliant payment gateways.
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Restricted staff access on a need‑to‑know basis.
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Regular security audits, malware scanning, and robust firewalls (via Cloudflare).
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct inaccurate information.
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Delete your data (subject to legal limits).
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Object to or restrict certain processing.
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Withdraw consent at any time (marketing emails/SMS).
To exercise these rights, email byvarahisarees@gmail.com or call +91 99029 28666. We will respond within 30 days.
10. International Transfers
If you are located outside India, your information may be transferred to and processed in India, where our servers and service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards through contractual clauses and security measures.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our site may link to third‑party websites (e.g., Instagram). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing information.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Latest version will always be available on this page, and significant changes will be notified via email or a site banner.
13. Contact Us
Privacy Officer: Sarees by Varahi
📧 Email: sareesbyvaarahi@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 9008666069 or 8971836039
📍 Address: #38, Nagachandra, 4th Cross, KBL Elite Layout, JP Nagar 8th Phase, Bangalore – 560108
By continuing to use our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Sarees By Varahi with your information.
