Utilization of Information

When you make a purchase from our store, we gather personal details like your name, address, and email address as part of the transaction process. Additionally, as you browse our store, we receive your computer's IP address automatically, which aids in understanding your browser and operating system. If you grant us permission, we may also send you emails concerning our store, new products, and other updates.

 

Consent

When you furnish us with personal information to finalize a transaction, authenticate your credit card, make a purchase, organize a delivery, or facilitate a return, you thereby consent to our collection and utilization of that information solely for the specified purpose. Should we request your personal information for a secondary purpose, such as marketing, we will either directly seek your explicit consent or provide you with the option to decline.

If you decide to change your mind after opting in, you retain the right to withdraw your consent for us to contact you, as well as for the ongoing collection, use, or disclosure of your information. You can exercise this option at any time by reaching out to us directly at support@afessentialsindia.com.

 

Modification

We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time. The privacy policy, as and when modified, shall be updated on AF Essentials India. We encourage you to review this privacy policy whenever you visit our website to understand how your personal information is used.

 

Retention Of Information

We will retain your information and any data for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted under the applicable law.

 

Access, Correction and Deletion

The website strives hard to keep its records updated and accurate with your latest information. You shall be responsible to ensure that the information or data you provide from time to time is and shall be correct, current and up-to-date and you have all the rights, permissions and consents to provide such information or date.

 

Disclosure

Your personal information may be disclosed in situations where it is legally required or if you are found to be in violation of our Terms of Service.

 

Shopify Store

Our online store operates through Shopify Inc., who furnishes us with the e-commerce platform necessary for selling our products and services to you. Your data is securely stored within Shopify's data storage, databases, and their comprehensive application infrastructure, all safeguarded behind robust firewalls.

Regarding payments, if you opt for a direct payment gateway, Shopify securely stores your credit card data, encrypting it according to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction information is retained only for the duration necessary to complete the transaction, after which it is promptly deleted. All direct payment gateways we employ adhere strictly to the PCI-DSS standards, overseen by the PCI Security Standards Council, a collaborative effort among major credit card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. These stringent requirements ensure the secure handling of credit card information by both our store and its associated service providers.

For additional clarity, we recommend reviewing Shopify's Terms of Service (https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms) and Privacy Statement (https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy).

 

Third Party Services

Typically, the third-party providers we enlist will collect, use, and disclose your information solely to the extent necessary for them to perform the services they offer us. However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other transaction processors, operate under their own privacy policies regarding the information required for purchase-related transactions. We advise reviewing their privacy policies to understand how these providers handle your personal information.

It's important to note that some providers may operate in jurisdictions different from yours or ours. Therefore, if you proceed with a transaction involving a third-party service provider, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) where that provider or its facilities are situated. For instance, if you're in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway in the United States, your personal information may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act.

Once you navigate away from our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, this Privacy Policy and our website’s Terms of Service no longer govern your actions. Please exercise caution and review the privacy policies of external sites when clicking on links from our store, as we are not accountable for their privacy practices.

 

Security

To safeguard your personal information, we employ reasonable precautions and adhere to industry best practices to prevent its inappropriate loss, misuse, access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. When you provide us with your credit card information, it undergoes encryption using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and is stored with AES-256 encryption. While no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can guarantee 100% security, we adhere to all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.

 

Cookies

Below is a list of cookies utilized on our website. We've provided this list so that you can decide whether to opt-out of cookies:

_session_id: This unique token is sessional and enables Shopify to store information about your session, such as referrer and landing page data.

_shopify_visit: No data is held, and this cookie is persistent for 30 minutes from the last visit. It is utilized by our website provider's internal stats tracker to record the number of visits.

_shopify_uniq: No data is held, and this cookie expires at midnight (relative to the visitor) of the next day. It counts the number of visits to the store by a single customer.

cart: This unique token is persistent for 2 weeks and stores information about the contents of your cart.

_secure_session_id: This unique token is sessional.

storefront_digest: This unique token is indefinite. If the shop has a password, it is used to determine if the current visitor has access.

 

Age of Consent

By accessing and using this site, you confirm that you are at least of the age of majority in your state or province of residence. Additionally, if you are not of the age of majority but are authorized to consent on behalf of any minor dependents in your care, you hereby grant us permission for them to use this site.

 

Governing Law

The terms of this privacy policy shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute regarding or arising out of this privacy policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

 

Contact Information

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at info@afessentialsindia.com or by mail at
AF Essentials India Pvt Ltd
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer]
Rohini,  New Delhi