Vedique Botanics

1. Introduction

Sloap Enterprises is a company registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013, and operates the Ayurvedic wellness brand Vedique Botanics through www.vediquebotanics.com We treat your personal information with utmost care and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In this document, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Sloap Enterprises; “you” or “your” refer to you, the user or customer of our Website.

By accessing or using our Website and services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you create an account, place an order, or interact with our services, we may collect:

*Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, gender.
* Contact Details: Email, WhatsApp/mobile number, shipping and billing addresses, postal code.
* Account Data: Username, password if you register with us.
* Transaction Details: Order history, payment status (we do not store card details).
* Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, frequency of login, cookies, session ID.
* Support Interactions: Emails, WhatsApp/chat conversations, feedback and reviews submitted.

We may also receive updates from third parties, such as courier partners or payment gateways, to validate delivery or transaction details.

3. Why We Collect This Information

We collect your data to:

1. Facilitate account registration, identity verification, and secure login.

2. Process and confirm orders, deliver products, and manage returns, cancellations, or refunds.

3. Communicate with you about your orders, queries, account, and product usage.

4. Send you marketing, promotional offers, newsletters (only if you’ve opted in).

5. Personalize your experience with recommended products and tailor-made content.

6. Diagnose and fix technical or performance issues on our Website.

7. Detect and prevent fraud, or comply with legal obligations and disputes.

4. How We Collect Information

Your information may be collected:

* Directly, when you provide it during registration, order placement, or via contact forms.
* Automatically, via cookies, trackers, and logs when browsing our site.
* Indirectly, from courier updates or payment gateways during order processes.

If you opt out of providing mandatory information, you may not be able to register, place orders, or use all features of our Website.

5. Consent

By using our services and/or registering on our Website, you consent to the collection, storage, processing, and use of your personal information as described. You also agree to receive communications relating to your orders, account, and marketing updates (if opted in). You further agree to this policy as well as our Terms & Conditions, Shipping Policy, and Returns & Refund Policy.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data to third parties. Information may be shared under the following circumstances:

1. Logistics Partners: For delivering your orders (e.g., Delhivery, BlueDart, India Post).

2. Payment Gateways: When you make payments using credit/debit cards, UPI, or other methods.

3. Legal & Regulatory Requirements:* When requested by courts, law enforcement, or regulatory bodies.

4. *Business Partners:* With your prior consent or for business-related purposes like hosting, analytics, or marketing.

5. *Legitimate Business Needs:* To enhance your experience or recover services (e.g., account reactivation).

6. *Promotions & Marketing:* Only where permitted, to share product updates, offers, or events.

7. *Your Explicit Consent:* When you approve disclosure of your information to third parties.

7. Use of Financial Information

We only use your payment details to complete transactions for your orders. We maintain strict confidentiality and do not share this data beyond necessary payment partners. All banking details are processed and stored securely by authorized payment gateways.

8. How We Protect Your Data

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information:

  • Secure servers with controlled access.
  • Encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit.
  • Limited access to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular data audits and security assessments.

Despite precautions, internet-based transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By using our services, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

9. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., order processing).
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial and tax records).
  • Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements.

Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. Users below 18 may browse, but are not permitted to register or purchase without adult supervision.

11. Managing Your Data

You can:

  • Review or update your personal data via account settings or by contacting us.
  • Correct inaccuracies (e.g., shipping address) to ensure service quality.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Withdraw consent for promotional communications at any time.
  • Object to data processing and request restrictions (where applicable).

Please direct requests to care@vediquebotanics.com. We strive to respond within 30 days.

12. Third‑Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites which we do not own or operate. This Privacy Policy does not cover their practices. We advise you to read their privacy policies before providing data.

13. “Do Not Track” Signals

Currently, we do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Regardless, our cookie policy allows you to opt out of non-essential cookies.

14. Grievance Officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and Consumer Protection Act 2019, our designated Grievance Officer is:

Name: Saurabh Mishra
Email: care@vediquebotanics.com
Address: Upper Bazar, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834001

We encourage you to provide details about your grievance. We will aim to address it within 30 days or as per applicable regulations.

15. Changes to this Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes. Updates will be noted by a revised “Effective Date.” Please review periodically to stay informed. Continuing to use our Website after changes constitutes acceptance.