Our Privacy Policy pertains to the website of winkwares ("we," "us," or "our"), including all associated websites and mobile applications. This policy outlines the procedures for collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information when you interact with our platforms, access our services, or make purchases.
Data Collection
Winkwares collects a wide range of personal data through different engagements. This data is obtained when you partake in activities such as purchasing our products or services, subscribing to newsletters, browsing our websites, attending physical or virtual events, contributing to our research efforts, joining communities or forums, participating in contests, and contacting us for inquiries or concerns.
In addition to data acquired directly, we may also receive information about you from third-party partners like advertisers and clients.
The types of information gathered by winkwares may include:
Contact Details:
When you utilize our services, subscribe to newsletters, join communities, participate in research, or attend events, we may ask for your contact details, such as name, email, and/or postal address, to fulfill your requests.
General Personal Details:
For surveys, competitions, and events, we may collect additional personal information such as gender, job title, date of birth, marital status, etc.
Behavioral Insights:
During your website visits, we gather information about your online activities, including time spent on the site, clicked items, and other socio-demographic details.
Purchase Details:
Upon purchasing a product or service from winkwares, we obtain information about the specific products or services acquired.
Data Utilization
At winkwares, we employ your personal information for specific purposes essential to our operations. We ensure access is limited to what is necessary, and these purposes encompass:
Technical Maintenance:
Ensuring the smooth functioning and maintenance of our technical infrastructure.
Legal and Accounting Functions:
Facilitating legal and accounting requirements crucial to our business operations.
Market Research:
Conducting research to enhance our services and user experience.
Community and Forum Management:
Managing and nurturing interaction within our communities and forums.
Credit/Debit Card or Payment Processing:
Securely processing payments for credit/debit card transactions.
Order Fulfillment and Address Verification:
Accurately fulfilling orders by verifying addresses.
Third-Party Involvement:
Collaboration with third-party businesses or clients may occur in certain website areas, where personal information may be shared, rented, sold, or transferred as per each party's policies.
Marketing Communication:
Using personal information to display marketing materials and communicate information about new features, events, or products/services offered by winkwares and our third-party partners.
Legal Compliance:
Accessing, using, and sharing personal information for legal compliance purposes, including cooperation with official investigations and safeguarding the rights and property of winkwares and its stakeholders.
Business Changes and Transfers:
In significant business changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcies, your personal information may be transferred as part of the assets.
Your privacy is paramount at winkwares, and we are dedicated to upholding transparency and compliance with data protection standards.
Data Protection
Protecting your data is our foremost concern at winkwares. We employ stringent security measures, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) coding, to shield your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. SSL encryption establishes a secure and encrypted connection between your device and our servers during data transmission.
Nevertheless, it's crucial to acknowledge that, despite our diligent efforts, no online transmission can be guaranteed as entirely secure. We continuously monitor and update our security protocols to meet industry standards and bolster the defense of your information. Your trust is invaluable to us, and we remain unwavering in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on a user's device during browsing, enabling websites to remember preferences and provide personalized experiences. Our policy outlines their usage and impact on site functionality. Stay informed by reviewing updates periodically. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of the policy.
Children’s Privacy
The website does not knowingly or willfully collect or retain personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18). We will promptly delete any information we have collected from an underage user of the site if we become aware of it.
Information Sharing
Respecting your privacy is paramount, and we strictly adhere to rigorous standards. Your personal information is not sold, traded, or leased to third parties for any purpose. We utilize your data solely for informational purposes and do not divulge it without your explicit consent.
To ensure seamless operations such as shipping and payment processing, we may share necessary information with trusted partners. Rest assured, we implement stringent measures to safeguard your data during these essential processes. Your trust is our top priority, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a secure and transparent online environment.
Third-Party Websites
Users may encounter advertisements or other content on our site that link to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not oversee the content or links provided on these sites and cannot be held responsible for their practices. Additionally, these external sites or services, including their content and links, may undergo regular changes and maintain their own privacy policies and customer service procedures. Any interaction with other websites, including those linked to our site, is subject to the terms and policies of those respective websites.
Legal Action and Protection
We may disclose personal information if we deem it necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against individuals causing damage, harm, or interference—whether intentional or unintentional—to our rights, property, users, or anyone else adversely affected by such activities.
Furthermore, personal information may be disclosed in situations where there is a genuine belief that the law mandates such disclosure.
Regarding the retention of personal information, winkwares retains it for the duration necessary to fulfill the products or services you have requested. This includes compliance with legal requirements and adherence to tax and accounting regulations that may necessitate the retention of personal data for specific periods. In certain circumstances, personal data may be anonymized by winkwares, rendering it incapable of identifying you. Anonymized information may be used indefinitely, particularly for research or statistical purposes.
User Rights
You have certain rights under the Information Technology Act, which you can exercise by contacting our Grievance Officer. These rights encompass:
Information Verification: You have the right to verify the accuracy of the information we hold about you and request to inspect and rectify any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Consent Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time. Please be aware that revoking consent releases us from the obligation to provide the requested goods or services.
Complaints and Discrepancies: If you encounter any discrepancies or have complaints about information processing, you have the right to contact our Grievance Officer.
Opt Out
At winkwares, we respect your preferences. If you no longer wish to receive our promotional emails or newsletters, you can easily unsubscribe at any time. Simply click on the "Unsubscribe" link included in our emails, and we will promptly remove you from our mailing list.
Privacy Policy Updates
To enhance transparency and user security, we may periodically update our Privacy Policy. Any updates will be promptly displayed on this page. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to remain informed about our data handling practices. Your ongoing use of our services signifies your acceptance of this policy.
Contact Us
We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding our privacy policy. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us, and we strive to ensure your satisfaction. Thank you for choosing winkwares and shopping with us. We hope you have a wonderful experience!
For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at payments@winkwares.in.