Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us 🔒
At The Humanist, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or make a purchase.
1. Information We Collect
When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)
- Order history and preferences
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring websites and search terms
- Device and operating system information
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies to improve our services
- Marketing cookies for personalized experiences
2. How We Use Your Information
Purpose | Information Used |
---|---|
Process and fulfill orders | Contact info, shipping address, payment details |
Communicate with you | Email, phone number |
Improve our website | Usage data, analytics |
Send marketing communications | Email, preferences (with your consent) |
Prevent fraud | Payment info, IP address |
3. Information Sharing
We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, email services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers and regular security updates
- Limited access to personal information by employees
- Regular monitoring for unauthorized access
Payment Security: We use trusted payment processors and never store your complete credit card information on our servers.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Update your account information anytime
- Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any email
- Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Typically, we retain customer data for 7 years after the last interaction, unless you request earlier deletion.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services:
- Social media platforms
- Payment processors (Razorpay, PayPal, etc.)
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Email marketing platforms
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than India. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Email: team.thehumanist@gmail.com
Phone: +91 7876598415
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM IST
Thank you for trusting The Humanist with your information. We're committed to protecting your privacy while we work together to support ethical fashion and empower women artisans.