Winky Cats Store is operated as an unregistered partnership based in India. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.
We comply with applicable Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000, Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, Consumer Protection Act, 2019, and Income Tax Act, 1961.
Effective Date: January 28, 2025
When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect:
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
We implement security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our current security measures include:
As a startup, we are continuously working to improve our security practices. We do not currently conduct third-party security audits, but we follow industry-standard security practices for e-commerce applications.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to use strong passwords and keep their account credentials confidential.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
You can access and update your account information by logging into your account dashboard.
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at hello@winky-cats.com. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill legitimate business purposes, comply with legal obligations, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at hello@winky-cats.com. Please note that we may retain certain information where required by law or for legitimate business purposes. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate products. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Your information is primarily stored and processed in India. If your information is transferred to other countries (such as through our service providers), we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2011 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@winky-cats.com
Contact Page: Visit our Contact Us page
By using our website and services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.