Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Southern Spice Mart (dakshinmart.in) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:

IP address and browser type
Operating system and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
Standard server logs

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through comments or contact forms — and even then, we do not store it in a database.

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our content
To improve website performance and user experience
To analyze traffic patterns and optimize content delivery
To ensure the security and stability of our website

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any commercial purposes beyond website analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and gather anonymous usage data. These include:

Essential cookies to maintain site functionality
Performance cookies to measure traffic and user behavior
Third-party cookies from analytics and advertising services (see below)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features, but you will still be able to access all content.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand our audience and improve our site:

Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and analyze user behavior.
Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements based on browsing behavior. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads, but does not collect personally identifiable information.

These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not have control over their data practices. We recommend reviewing their policies:

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure server hosting and regular monitoring. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard practices to safeguard your information.

Your Rights

Under Indian data protection principles and international best practices, you have the right to:

Request access to the data collected about you (if any)
Request deletion of your data from our analytics logs (where technically feasible)
Opt out of tracking via browser settings or cookie controls
Be informed about how your data is used

While India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is still being implemented, we adhere to its spirit by ensuring transparency, minimizing data collection, and respecting user choices.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Aarini Greenwood
10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: June 15, 2024