Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 June 2026

Welcome to Divash Handcrafts ("we," "our," or "us"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, browse our products, or place an order.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue the use of our website.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, customers, and users of Divash Handcrafts.

1. About Divash Handcrafts

Divash Handcrafts is an Indian handmade brand based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, offering handcrafted products including crochet flowers, crochet bouquets, crochet keychains, handmade gifts, and other artisan-crafted products.

Our goal is to provide a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping experience while respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect certain information when you interact with our website, create an account, place an order, contact customer support, or subscribe to our communications.

The information we collect generally falls into the following categories.

Personal Information

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information such as:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile phone number
  • Billing address
  • Shipping address
  • City, State, and PIN Code
  • Country

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may prevent us from processing your order or providing certain services.

Order Information

When you place an order, we may collect information including:

  • Products purchased
  • Order number
  • Order value
  • Payment status
  • Shipping preferences
  • Delivery information
  • Order history

This information helps us process, ship, and manage your purchases efficiently.

Payment Information

Payments on Divash Handcrafts are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers, including Razorpay.

Depending on the payment method selected, payment processing may include:

  • UPI
  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • Net Banking
  • Digital Wallets
  • Other payment methods supported by Razorpay

For your security, Divash Handcrafts does not store your complete credit card, debit card, or banking details on our servers. Payment information is processed securely by our payment partners in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

You may voluntarily provide information when you:

  • Contact customer support
  • Send us an email
  • Submit an inquiry
  • Leave feedback
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Request product information

We use this information solely to respond to your request, improve our services, or provide customer support.

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser or device.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Language preferences
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral website
  • Clickstream data
  • General location based on your IP address

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve website performance and user experience.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

We may use cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in (where applicable)
  • Remember your shopping cart
  • Store your preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience
  • Prevent fraudulent activities

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:

Processing Orders

Your information is used to:

  • Process your purchase
  • Confirm your order
  • Prepare handmade products
  • Ship your order
  • Deliver products to your address
  • Provide order updates

Customer Support

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Resolve complaints
  • Process replacement requests
  • Provide after-sales support
  • Improve customer satisfaction

Website Improvement

Information collected from visitors helps us:

  • Improve website performance
  • Enhance user experience
  • Identify technical issues
  • Develop new products and services
  • Optimize website content

Communication

We may use your contact information to send:

  • Order confirmations
  • Shipping notifications
  • Delivery updates
  • Customer support responses
  • Important account or policy updates

We will only send promotional or marketing communications where permitted by law or where you have chosen to receive them. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.

Fraud Prevention and Security

Your information may also be used to:

  • Detect fraudulent transactions
  • Prevent unauthorized activities
  • Verify payments
  • Protect customer accounts
  • Maintain the security of our website and services

6. Legal Compliance

We may use or disclose your information where necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Respond to lawful requests from government authorities or courts.
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of Divash Handcrafts, our customers, and the public.
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions and other website policies.

We will only disclose information when we believe such disclosure is required or permitted under applicable law.

7. Sharing Your Information

Divash Handcrafts respects your privacy and does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

However, to operate our business and provide our services, we may share limited information with trusted third parties in the following situations.

Payment Service Providers

To securely process online payments, we use trusted payment gateway providers such as Razorpay.

When you make a payment, certain information may be shared with the payment provider solely for the purpose of:

  • Processing your payment
  • Preventing fraudulent transactions
  • Completing your purchase
  • Complying with financial regulations

Payment information is handled according to the privacy and security practices of the payment provider.

Shipping and Delivery Partners

To deliver your orders, we may share necessary shipping information with our courier and logistics partners.

This information may include:

  • Your name
  • Shipping address
  • Mobile number
  • Order number
  • Delivery instructions (if applicable)

This information is shared only to complete the delivery of your order.

Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist with:

  • Website hosting
  • Order management
  • Email communication
  • Technical support
  • Website analytics
  • Customer service
  • Security monitoring

These providers are permitted to access your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to:

  • Comply with applicable laws.
  • Respond to valid legal requests.
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions.
  • Protect our legal rights.
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities.
  • Protect the safety of our customers or the public.

8. Data Security

Protecting your personal information is important to us.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect your information from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Destruction

Examples of security measures may include:

  • Secure website connections (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Encrypted payment processing through trusted payment gateways
  • Restricted access to customer information
  • Regular security monitoring and updates

While we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Maintain business records.
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Enforce our agreements.

When personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it where reasonably practicable.

10. Marketing Communications

If you choose to subscribe to newsletters or promotional communications, we may occasionally send you information regarding:

  • New handmade products
  • Special offers
  • Seasonal collections
  • Promotions
  • Website updates

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional messages, we may still send important service-related communications such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and responses to customer support requests.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

  • Request access to your personal information.
  • Request correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information where legally permitted.
  • Update your account information.
  • Withdraw consent where applicable.
  • Request clarification regarding how your information is used.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

We will review and respond to your request within a reasonable time, subject to applicable legal requirements.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for customers of all ages, and there is no minimum age requirement to place an order.

However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent where required, they may contact us. We will review the request and, where appropriate, take reasonable steps to remove the information from our records.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external services for your convenience.

Once you leave the Divash Handcrafts website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of those external websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information.

14. Website Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our website.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the website
  • Device information
  • Browser type
  • Approximate location based on IP address
  • Referral source

The information collected is generally used in an aggregated or statistical form to improve website performance, user experience, and our products and services.

We do not use analytics data to identify individual visitors unless required for security or legal purposes.

15. International Data Transfers

Divash Handcrafts currently ships products only within India. However, as our business grows, we may expand our services to international customers.

If your personal information is transferred, stored, or processed outside your country in the future, we will take reasonable measures to ensure that your information receives an appropriate level of protection in accordance with applicable laws.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • Our business operations
  • Our products and services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Security practices
  • Website functionality

When significant changes are made, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of our website after any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

17. Your Consent

By accessing or using the Divash Handcrafts website, creating an account, placing an order, or otherwise interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue the use of our website.

18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.

Any disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us using the details below:

Divash Handcrafts

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries as promptly as possible.

20. Your Choices

You have control over how your personal information is used.

You may choose to:

  • Update or correct your personal information.
  • Contact us regarding your personal data.
  • Opt out of promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings (please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled).

We will make reasonable efforts to honor your requests, subject to applicable legal and business requirements.

21. Policy Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the official Divash Handcrafts website and related customer interactions.

It does not apply to information collected by third-party websites, payment providers, courier services, or other external platforms that may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party services you use.

Thank You

Thank you for trusting Divash Handcrafts.

Protecting your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to handling your personal information responsibly, securely, and transparently. As we continue to grow and introduce more handmade products, we will remain dedicated to maintaining your trust and providing a safe shopping experience.