Smart Handicrafts® · Privacy & Data Policy
Built on trust.
Protected by transparency.
This Privacy Policy explains how Smart Handicrafts®,
a business vertical of Vaidahi Kala Private Limited,
collects, uses, and protects information shared through our website,
orders, WhatsApp communication, enquiries, and customer support channels.
Last Updated
19 May 2026
Applies To
Website, Orders, WhatsApp & Support
Secure Handling
WhatsApp Consent
Business Transparency
01
Relevant information only
We collect only the information needed to answer enquiries,
process orders, provide support, and meet legal requirements.
02
No selling of personal data
Your personal information is not sold, rented, or traded.
It is used only for legitimate business operations.
03
Clear communication control
You may request correction, deletion, or stop non-essential
WhatsApp communication at any time.
01
Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal and business information:
- Name and business or company name
- Phone number and email address
- Billing and shipping address
- GST or tax-related details, where applicable
- Quotation, order, invoice, payment, and delivery information
- Messages, enquiries, and support communication shared through WhatsApp, email, website forms, or other official channels
02
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to product enquiries and technical support requests
- Prepare quotations and process orders
- Send order confirmations, invoices, payment updates, and shipping notifications
- Communicate through WhatsApp Business API, email, phone, or other official business channels
- Improve our website, products, services, and customer experience
- Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
03
WhatsApp Communication
If you provide your phone number or contact us through WhatsApp,
we may use WhatsApp Business communication for:
- Product enquiries and technical guidance
- Quotation and order-related communication
- Invoices, payment links, and payment reminders
- Shipping, delivery, and after-sales support updates
You may ask us to stop non-essential WhatsApp communication at any time
by replying “STOP” or contacting us directly.
04
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share only necessary information with:
- Shipping and logistics partners
- Payment service providers
- Accounting, invoicing, CRM, and business management systems
- Technology platforms used for website, communication, and service operations
- Government, legal, or regulatory authorities when required by law
05
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information
from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
While we take appropriate measures, no electronic storage or internet-based
transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
06
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
- Serve customers and fulfil business requests
- Maintain order, invoice, and transaction records
- Resolve disputes or support issues
- Meet legal, tax, accounting, and compliance obligations
07
Your Rights
You may contact us to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of data, subject to legal and operational requirements
- Withdraw consent for non-essential communication
08
Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality,
improve browsing experience, understand website usage, and enhance our online services.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings where applicable.
09
Third-Party Services
Our website and business operations may use third-party services such as payment gateways,
logistics providers, WhatsApp Business services, analytics tools, hosting providers,
and business management platforms.
These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies.
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Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational,
legal, or service-related changes. Updated versions will be published on this page
with the latest revision date.