VARN – New Privacy Policy
At VARN, we value your trust and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit varn.in, interact with us, or make a purchase through our Platform.
By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a seamless, secure, and meaningful experience.
a. Personal Information Provided by You
When you interact with our website, create an account, place an order, or contact us, you may choose to provide personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, billing and shipping address, account login credentials, and communication preferences. Payment details are processed securely through third-party payment gateways, and we do not store full card or payment information on our servers.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, certain information is collected automatically. This may include your IP address, device type, operating system, browser details, pages viewed, time spent on the site, click behaviour, referring websites, approximate location data where permitted, and information collected through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
c.Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from third parties such as payment gateway confirmations, courier and shipping updates, marketing or advertising partners, and social media platforms when you interact with us through those channels.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to process and fulfil your orders, communicate order updates and customer support responses, personalise your shopping experience, and improve website functionality and usability. Where you have opted in, we may send marketing communications related to new collections, offers, or brand updates. Your information may also be used to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, tags, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance website performance, remember your preferences, analyse traffic patterns, and deliver relevant advertisements through platforms such as Google and Meta. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
4. How We Share Your Information
Your information may be shared with trusted service providers who support our operations. This includes payment gateway partners, courier and shipping companies, email and SMS communication platforms, website hosting providers, and analytics or advertising service providers.
We may also disclose information where required to comply with court orders, law enforcement requests, or regulatory directives. In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of the business continuity process.
We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. While we take data protection seriously, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and information is shared at your own risk.
6. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
In accordance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable laws, you have the right to access your personal data, request corrections, withdraw consent for marketing communications, request account deletion, request data erasure subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements, and lodge complaints with relevant authorities.
To exercise any of these rights, you may write to us at support@varn.in.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil orders, comply with financial and tax regulations, resolve disputes, and provide customer support. Marketing consent data is retained until you choose to unsubscribe from communications.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for individuals aged eighteen years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that personal data belonging to a minor has been collected, we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
10. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send communications related to new collections, offers, promotions, and brand or style content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Email: support@varn.in
Instagram: @varn.label