1. Data Collection:

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect information about your device, including:

Browser type, IP address, time zone, and certain cookies installed on your device.

As you browse, we track details such as the pages or products you view, referring websites, and search terms that led you to our Site, along with your interactions with our content.

Additionally, when you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect personal information, including your:

Name, billing and shipping addresses, payment details, email address, and phone number.

This collection complies with Indian laws on data processing and is limited to what is necessary for our legitimate business purposes.

2. Use of Personal Information:

We use your personal information to:

Process transactions, manage orders, and provide customer support.

Improve our website and services by analysing browsing behaviour.

Communicate with you regarding orders, promotions, or updates.

Ensure security and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity on the Site.

We process your data for these purposes in line with Section 43A of the Information Technology Act.

3. Sharing of Personal Information:

We may share your personal information under these conditions:

With Corporate Affiliates: For purposes such as business support or joint marketing efforts, unless you opt out.

With Third-Party Service Providers: To facilitate service delivery (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies), in compliance with Indian law.

For Legal Reasons: To comply with laws, legal requests, or to prevent, detect, and address illegal activities, including fraud.

To Enforce Our Terms: If necessary to enforce agreements, protect users, or respond to legal claims.

We do not share your personal information for third-party marketing without your explicit consent.

4. International Data Transfers:

If your personal data is transferred outside of India, we ensure that it receives an adequate level of protection, in line with Section 43A of the Information Technology Act and applicable Indian regulations.

5. Security Measures:

The security of your personal information is a priority. We implement stringent security protocols, including:

Secure servers to handle sensitive data, such as payment information.

Encryption and robust safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, misuse, or alteration.

Regular security assessments in compliance with Section 43A of the IT Act.

However, GSS Foods is not responsible for losses or breaches caused by external factors beyond our control, such as force majeure events (natural disasters, strikes, hacking, etc.).

6. Cookies:

Cookies are small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. We use cookies to:

Keep track of items in your shopping cart.

Store user preferences for future visits.

Analyse site traffic to improve user experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites:

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. GSS Foods is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

8. Advertisements:

We may collaborate with third-party advertisers who use non-personal information (e.g., browsing history) to display relevant ads. These advertisers do not have access to your personal data such as your name, address, or email unless you explicitly provide it.

9. Children’s Privacy:

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights:

In accordance with Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal information held by us.

Correct any inaccuracies in your data.

Withdraw consent for data processing or request deletion, subject to certain exceptions under the law.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gssfoods.in.

11. Unsubscribing from Emails:

If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you may unsubscribe by contacting info@gssfoods.in. We will promptly remove you from all email correspondence.

12. Data Retention:

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we securely dispose of it in accordance with Rul*e 8 of the IT Rules 2011.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Site following updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.