1. Introduction

At INDIA Shopping (accessible at https://indiashopping.shop), protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of our associates' and visitors' personal data is our utmost priority. This Privacy Policy outlines our transparent practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, security, and disclosure of personal data gathered through our platform.

2. Personal Data We Collect

In order to provide seamless direct selling account administration, physical courier logistics, and statutory commission payouts, we collect the following categories of information:

• Identity & Profile Data: Full Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Father's/Spouse's Name.
• Contact Information: Active Mobile Phone Number, WhatsApp Number, Email Address, and Postal Shipping Address with State and Pincode.
• KYC & Statutory Identifiers: Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar card (masked/verified) required for income tax TDS compliance and prevention of identity fraud.
• Banking & Payout Credentials: Bank Name, Account Holder Name, Bank Account Number, and IFSC Code used solely for weekly direct credit of approved commissions.
• Technical & Log Data: Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, device identifiers, browser types, and timestamp logs for account security and anti-fraud monitoring.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To register and authenticate your unique Associate Account (INS ID) and manage your dashboard access.
• To dispatch physical welcome joining goods (Sarees, Blankets, Suits, Bulbs) to your designated doorstep.
• To compute binary genealogy volumes, referral spillovers, matching pairs, and process bank payouts.
• To generate statutory TDS certificates (Form 16A) and file quarterly regulatory returns with the Indian Income Tax Department.
• To transmit critical account notifications, welcome slips, payout confirmations, and order tracking links via SMS, WhatsApp, and Email.

4. Data Security & Storage Architecture

We deploy robust enterprise-grade safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• 256-bit SSL Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using modern TLS cryptographic protocols.
• Payment Gateway Isolation: Online payments and E-PIN balance settlements are processed through RBI-authorized payment aggregators (BladePay, etc.). INDIA Shopping does not store credit/debit card numbers or confidential CVV/PIN data.
• Role-Based Access: Administrative access to sensitive user data is strictly restricted to verified personnel under non-disclosure obligations.

5. Third-Party Sharing Disclosures

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to commercial data brokers or unauthorized third-party marketers. Information is shared solely with:

• Logistics & Courier Partners: (Delhivery, BlueDart, DTDC, India Post) to fulfill delivery of your ordered physical packages.
• Government & Law Enforcement: Strictly when mandated by applicable law, court summons, or official regulatory directives.