Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy | The Mean Indian Store (TMI)

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

The Mean Indian Store Pvt. Ltd. ("The Mean Indian," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website ("Site"), contact us, or otherwise interact with us (collectively referred to as the "Services").

By using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or provide us with any personal information.

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information when you use our Site or Services:

  1. Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing address.
  2. Identifiers: IP address, user account information, and device identifiers.
  3. Financial Information: Payment details such as credit/debit card information (processed securely via Razorpay).
  4. Commercial Information: Records of products purchased, browsing history, and preferences.
  5. Internet or Electronic Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our Site (e.g., cookies, IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited).
  6. Geolocation Data: General location data based on your IP address.
  7. Inferences: Information derived from your usage data to understand your preferences and interests.

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in the following ways:

  1. Directly from You: When you create an account, place an order, or contact us.
  2. Automatically: Through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our Site.

How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  1. Order Fulfillment: To process and fulfill your orders, including payment processing and delivery.
  2. Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and resolve issues.
  3. Marketing: To send you promotional emails and offers (you can opt out at any time).
  4. Site Improvement: To improve our Site’s functionality, user experience, and security.
  5. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  6. Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions.

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your personal information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

  1. Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate our Site, process payments, deliver products, and manage marketing.
  2. Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  3. Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us understand how you interact with our Site, enabling us to improve performance and offer personalized content.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to secure your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

  1. Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  2. Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  3. Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
  4. Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
  5. Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@themeanindianstore.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site and Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in India.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our Site after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: hello@themeanindianstore.com
Address: Meanimal Clothing Pvt Ltd Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad, India