Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20-03-2023 Last Updated: 20-04-2026

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Advik Rituals. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website advikrituals.com and make purchases from us.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

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2. Information We Collect

When you visit or shop on our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information you provide to us:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party gateways — we do not store card details)
• Order history and preferences

Information collected automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring URLs
• Device information (mobile/desktop)

Information from third parties:

• If you connect via Google or Facebook login
• Reviews or messages sent through social platforms

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Send order confirmation and shipping updates
• Respond to your queries and customer support requests
• Send promotional offers, puja guides, and festival reminders (only if you've opted in)
• Improve our website, product offerings, and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure transaction security
• Comply with legal obligations under Indian law

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4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only with:

• Shipping partners Shiprocket, to deliver your orders
• Payment gateways Razorpay, to process transactions securely
• Marketing tools Google Ads, Meta Ads strictly for communication you've consented to
• Legal authorities if required by law or court order

All third parties we work with are bound by data protection agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.

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5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your cart and preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Deliver relevant content and ads

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features of the website may not function properly without them.

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6. Payment Security

All payments on advikrituals.com are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not store your credit/debit card details on our servers. Your financial information is encrypted and handled securely at all times.

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7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• It is needed to fulfill orders and provide services
• Required by Indian tax and legal regulations (typically 7 years for financial records)

You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by writing to us.

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8. Your Rights

As a customer, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@advikrituals.com

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9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media pages or partner platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies independently.

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10. Children's Privacy

Advik Rituals does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

Advik Rituals Founded by Pt. Prashant Chaturvedi 📍 Kashi (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh, India 📧 support@advikrituals.com 📞 +91-92503 03205 🌐 advikrituals.com

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🕉️ Advik Rituals — Kashi se sidha aapke ghar tak. Seva, Shraddha aur Parampara.