Effective Date: 01 December 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Authoress ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.authoressclothing.com ("Website").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), to the extent applicable.

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By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Order and purchase history

• Communication preferences

• Any information you choose to submit

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b. Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical data such as:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Referral source

• Cookies and session data

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2. Use of Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Order processing and delivery

• Customer service and support

• Account management

• Marketing communication (only with consent)

• Website improvement and analytics

• Internal business operations

• Fraud detection and prevention

• Compliance with legal obligations

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3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal data only with trusted third parties including:

• Payment service providers

• Courier and logistics partners

• Website hosting providers

• Marketing service platforms

• Government or legal authorities if required by law

All such parties are obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection laws.

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4. Payment Information

We do not store, collect, or process card details.

All payments are securely handled through authorized third-party payment gateways, which comply with industry security standards.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve user experience

• Remember preferences

• Analyze site performance

• Customize content

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or updates

• Withdraw consent

• Request deletion of data

• Opt out of promotional communication

To exercise these rights, contact us through the Website.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Operate our business

• Fulfill legal and tax obligations

• Resolve disputes

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

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8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your information. However, no online system is fully secure and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

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10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

 

11. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, please contact us via the contact us form

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Operating Location: Mumbai, India