Effective Date: 7th Jan 2021
Who We Are
Thank you for visiting shopisthan’s website, Its a website of Shopisthan (India) Pvt Ltd (“we,” “us,” “our”). We operate www.shopisthan.in, and or www.shopisthan.com, a digital platform connecting users with the best in local experiences, curated products, small businesses, lifestyle content, and more. Whether you’re looking to explore new products, find trusted services, or discover exciting events, we offer a range of options tailored to your preferences.
Our mission is to empower our users by bridging the gap between local communities, independent brands, and exclusive experiences, making it easier to discover and engage with businesses that matter to you.
We believe in supporting local businesses, small enterprises, and unique creators by offering a seamless platform for browsing, purchasing, and staying updated on the latest trends. Through trusted reviews, personalised recommendations, and exclusive offers, shopisthan is your go-to guide for discovering the best of Pune and beyond.
We prioritize transparency and trust in everything we do, ensuring that your data is collected and handled responsibly in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information, including:
- Personal Data: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you register on the Site, make a purchase, or contact us.
- Payment Information: For transactions made on the site, we collect billing and payment details, which are processed securely through third-party payment gateways.
- Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent to help detect spam.
- Media: If you upload images to the Site, ensure they do not include embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract such data from your images.
- Automatically Collected Data: Includes IP address, browser type, operating system, and site usage information to help us improve the functionality of the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used in the following ways:
- To provide our services and process transactions.
- To personalize your experience on the Site.
- To communicate with you about new products, services, and updates via email or other methods, such as through tools like MailChimp.
- To analyze user behavior using Google Analytics to improve site functionality and content.
- To manage customer support inquiries and feedback.
- To manage advertising and promotions, including through third-party services like Google Ads and Facebook Pixel.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies to help customize and enhance your experience on the Site. These tools allow us to track user behavior, deliver personalized content, and manage advertisements. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may impact your ability to use some features on the Site.
4. Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles or media on the Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist with functions such as payment processing, email marketing, and analytics (e.g., WooCommerce, RazorPay, Google Analytics, MailChimp, Etc).
- Legal Requirements: When necessary, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations.
- Business Transfers: If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect the information you provide. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your personal data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
- User Profiles: For users who register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time by sending an email on shopisthan.info@gmail.com, Administrators of the Site can also view and edit that information.
8. Your Data Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate personal data.
- Erasure: You may request that we erase your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
- Data Export: You can request an exported file of your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us via [Your Email Address].
9. Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, some data may be shared with our third-party service providers to help deliver our services efficiently.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us at:
[Your Business Name]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Contact Phone Number]
[Your Physical Address]
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.