Privacy Policy

Data protection and privacy are of high priority for ODISHA HANDICRAFTS (referring to OdishaHandicrafts.COM). In this privacy policy, we would like to inform you about the nature, scope, and purpose of personal data we collect, use, and process when a visitor visits our website, contact us, or comes under a contract for service availability. 

We implement numerous technical and organizational measures to protect your (Personal identification information) PII in line with GDPR (Google data protection regulation). By going through this policy page, you agree with our stringent policies for data collection and use of information.

 

Collection of Data and Its Use

ODISHA HANDICRAFTS collects several types of general information and personal data to give users a rich and interactive experience. When you browse or visit our website, you share your PII, such as name, address, contact number, and email id. Some general information that we collect from our visitors are

Location

ODISHA HANDICRAFTS can track the location of your device if you enable data collection by managing your account settings in mobile applications. 

Preferences and Account Details

We may collect your marketing preferences and account details such as profile, account id, and password. 

Demography

The demographic information that we can collect includes gender, date of birth, zip code, and others. 

We collect and analyze user data to improve our service and website quality. These data help us meet our legal obligations, perform research, and communicate and reply to visitors’ queries. We personalize our services and products based on your recommendations. 

 

Use of Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your hard drive, mobile device memory, or apps and browser you are using, and through which we can receive certain information. Cookies help automatically collect information from your device; when you browse our website or click on an advertisement, open an email from ODISHA HANDICRAFTS.

However, you need not worry since cookies don’t give us access to your device. And we can’t collect information that you want to keep confidential. We use cookies only for performing web analytics and behavior analysis.

Some other automatic data collection methods that we use include web beacons and log files. Web beacons are tiny images embedded into emails and websites and help provide information about visitors’ devices. Log files help gather visitors’ information through websites and mobile applications. These automatic data collection methods can collect information only that a visitor wishes to share with us.

 

Google Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google. We comply with the EU GDPR for essential data collection about visitors. This gives you control of your data processing and, further avoids any personal data breaches.  

 

Google Analytics Opt-Out Link

When any of our visitors do not want to share personal information through the Google Analytics Advertising feature, they can click on the Google Analytics Opt-Out link and choose not to participate. Clicking on the Google Analytics Opt-Out link immediately stops Google Analytics from extracting any information about the website visitor through the browser. 

You should download and install Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On by Google on your web browser after selecting the Google Analytics Opt-out link. 

 

Use of Personal Data for Communication

ODISHA HANDICRAFTS may use personal data such as emails, phone numbers, or other visitors’ information for communication or marketing purposes. We avoid contacting our visitors through automated and unsolicited calls or emails. Please note that the information we use to contact you is from the data you explicitly shared for communication purposes.

 

Security of Personal Information

ODISHA HANDICRAFTS offers optimum security to its visitors’ personal information and thus takes proactive measures both online and offline. However, we can’t give a complete guarantee due to online data sharing. Therefore, we suggest you follow these effective security measures for your data security. 

  • Create complex passwords for your account, including alphanumeric and case-sensitive characters. Also, keep on changing them at regular intervals. 
  • Avoid using the same password for all websites.
  • Protect your system from viruses and malware using security software.
  • Sign out from your website sessions when using a public device. 
  • Contact ODISHA HANDICRAFTS if you suspect any unexpected activity. 

 

Changes in Privacy Policy

ODISHA HANDICRAFTS reserves the right to change or update its privacy policy statement. So, we request you frequently visit this page to check policy updates or alterations. If any visitor continues the use of the service after any changes made in the policy, then the user acknowledges and consents to the modified privacy policy.

 

Contact Us

The visitors can contact us or email us at hello@odishahandicrafts.com for any clarification or concerns related to the privacy policy.