We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

a) Personal Information you provide to us:

Name; Email address; Phone number; Shipping and billing address; Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment gateways); Order history and preferences; Any information you share with us via email, WhatsApp, or contact forms.

b) Automatically collected information:

IP address; Browser type and device information; Pages visited and time spent on our website; Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfil your orders (including plantable Ganeshas and DIY Grow Kits); Communicate with you about your order, delivery updates, and customer support; Send you updates about new collections, offers, or our beach-cleaning drive initiatives (only if you've opted in); Improve our website, products, and overall customer experience; Respond to inquiries, including bulk and corporate order requests; Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

**Service providers:** With trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as payment processors, courier/logistics partners, and website hosting providers — solely to fulfil your order and improve our services.

**Legal requirements:** If required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aarambh, our customers, or others.

**Business transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All payments made on www.weareaarambh.shop are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not store your card, UPI, or banking details on our servers.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to: Remember your preferences; Understand how you use our website; Improve site performance and your browsing experience.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.

You have the right to: Access the personal information we hold about you; Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements; Opt out of marketing communications at any time (via the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as our social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Our website and products are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

At Aarambh, we believe in giving back — every purchase you make contributes to our beach-cleaning drive conducted post Ganesh Visarjan, helping restore the very shores that welcome Bappa each year. Your trust in us not only protects your data but also supports a cause we deeply care about.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Aarambh — Rooted in Celebrations

📧 krish_hemani@pg27.mesaschool.co

📞 +91-9820628997

🌐 www.weareaarambh.shop

📷 Instagram: @weareaarambh