Privacy Policy

Acharam Anushtanam (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website and ecommerce platform under our verified domain. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, including Google user data where applicable.

By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

1. Full name
2. Email address
3. Phone number
4. Delivery address
5. Billing information

b) Account Information

If you sign in using Google, we may collect:

1. Your name
2. Email address
3. Google profile ID
4. Profile picture (if permitted)

We only access basic profile information necessary for authentication.

c) Order & Transaction Data

1. Products purchased
2. Order history
3. Payment confirmation details (processed securely via third-party gateways)

d) Technical Data

1. IP address
2. Browser type
3. Device information
4. Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Process and fulfill orders
2. Provide customer support
3. Send order confirmations and shipping updates
4. Improve website functionality and user experience
5. Prevent fraud and ensure security
6. Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Use of Google User Data

If you sign in using Google:

1. We access only basic profile information (name, email, profile ID, profile image if granted).
2. We use this data strictly for authentication and account creation.
3. We do not access your contacts, Drive, Gmail, or any other Google data.
4. We do not sell, rent, or share Google user data with third parties.
5. Google user data is not used for advertising purposes.

Our use of Google user data complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy.

4. Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

1. Secure HTTPS encryption
2. Encrypted payment processing
3. Limited internal access to personal data
4. Secure hosting infrastructure

Google authentication tokens are securely stored and used only for session validation.

5. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

1. Payment gateway providers (for transaction processing)
2. Shipping partners (for order delivery)
3. Hosting and technical service providers

All third parties are required to maintain data confidentiality and security.

We do not share personal data for marketing resale.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

1. Maintain login sessions
2. Improve website performance
3. Analyze traffic trends

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

1. Order fulfillment
2. Legal compliance
3. Business recordkeeping

Users may request deletion of their account and associated data.

8. Your Rights

You may:

1. Request access to your data
2. Request correction of inaccurate information
3. Request deletion of your data
4. Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

contact@sreesivam.com

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made regarding how we use Google user data or personal information, we will:

1. Update the “Last Updated” date
2. Notify users via website notice or email

Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.