1. Collection of Personally Identifiable Information and Other
Information
When User uses this website, Smaaash collects and stores his personal information. Smaaash primary goal
to collect such information is to provide the User a safe, efficient, smooth and customized experience.
This allows Smaaash to provide services and features that most likely meet User needs, and to customize
this website to make his experience safer and easier.
In general, User can browse the website without revealing any personal information about him. Once User
gives Smaaash his personal information, User is not anonymous. Wherever possible, Smaaash will indicate
the fields required and optional. Users always have the option to not provide information by choosing
not to use a particular service or feature on the website. User may provide Smaaash a user ID.
Smaaash may automatically track certain information about User based on his behaviour while accessing
its website. This information is collected for internal research on the users demographics, interests,
and behaviour to understand, protect and serve the users of this website better. This information is
compiled and analyzed on an aggregated basis. This information may include but not limited to the URL
that User just came from (whether this URL is on Smaaash website or not), which URL User next goes to
(whether this URL is on Smaaash website or not), User computer browser information, User IP address,
etc.
Smaaash uses data collection devices such as cookies on certain pages of the website to help analyze the
web page flow, measure promotional effectiveness, and promote trust and safety. A cookie is a small
piece of information stored by a web server on a web browser to later read back from that browser on
User system. The cookies do not contain any of Users personally identifiable information. Cookies are
useful for enabling the browser to remember information specific to a given user. Smaaash offers certain
features that are only available through the use of cookies. Use of cookies also requires using User
password less frequently during a session. Cookies can also help us provide information that interests
User. Most cookies are session cookies meaning that they are automatically deleted from User hard drive
at the end of a session. User is always free to decline these cookies if his browser permits, although
in that case User may not be able to use certain features on the website and may be required to re-enter
hi password more frequently during a session.
Additionally, User may encounter cookies or other similar devices on certain pages of the website that
are placed by third parties. We do not control the use of cookies by third parties.
If User chooses to buy on the website, Smaaash will collect information about User buying behavior. If
User transacts with Smaaash, it will collect some additional information, such as a billing address, a
credit / debit card number and a credit / debit card expiration date etc.
If User chooses to post messages on Smaaash message boards, chat rooms or other message areas or leave
feedback, Smaaash will collect all such information User provides to it. Smaaash retains this
information as necessary to resolve disputes, provide customer support and troubleshoot problems as
permitted by law.
If User sends personal correspondence, such as e-mails or letters, or if other users or third parties
send Smaaash correspondence about User activities or postings on the website, Smaaash may collect such
information into a file specific to the User. Smaaash may use User contact information to send him
offers based on Users previous orders and interests.
2. Use of Demographics / Profile Data / User data
Smaaash uses the personal information to provide the services User requests for and to market the
products or services. However, User may opt-out of such use. Smaaash uses User personal information to
resolve disputes; troubleshoot problems; help promote a safe service; collect money; measure consumer
interest in its products and services, inform User about online and offline offers, products, services,
and updates; customize User experience; detect and protect User against errors, frauds and other
criminal activities; enforce its terms and conditions as otherwise described at the time of collection
of information.
Smaaash continually endeavours to improve its product and service offerings, it collects and analyzes
demographic and profile data about the users activity on this website. Smaaash identifies and uses User
IP address to help diagnose problems with its own server, and to administer the website. User IP address
is also used to help identify User and to gather broad demographic information.
Smaaash may occasionally ask User to complete optional online surveys. These surveys may ask User
contact information and demographic information (like zip code, age, or income level). Smaaash uses this
data to tailor User experience on its website, providing User with content that Smaaash thinks User may
be interested in, and to display content according to User preferences.
3. Sharing of Information
Smaaash may share personal information with its other corporate entities and affiliates to help detect
and prevent identity theft, fraud and other potentially illegal acts; correlate related or multiple
accounts to prevent abuse of its services; and to facilitate joint or co-branded services that Users
request where such services are provided by more than one corporate entity. Those entities and
affiliates may not market to User as a result of such sharing unless User explicitly consents thereto.
Smaaash may disclose personal information, if required to do so by law or in the good faith , belief
that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal
process. Smaaash may disclose personal information to law enforcement offices, third party rights
owners, or others in the good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to: enforce its
Terms of Use or Privacy Policy; respond to claims that an advertisement posting or other content
violates the rights of a third party; or protect the rights, property or personal safety of its users or
the general public.
Smaaash and its affiliates will share / sell some or all of User personal information with another
business entity should Smaaash (or its assets) plans to merge with, or be acquired by that business
entity. Should such a transaction occur that other business entity (or the new combined entity) will be
required to follow this privacy policy with respect to User personal information.
4. Links to Other Sites
Smaaash website links to other websites that may collect personally identifiable information about Users and is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those linked or hypertext linked websites.
5. Choice/Opt Out
Smaaash may or may not allow all users with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving non-essential (promotional, marketing-related) communications on behalf of its partners, and from itself in general, after setting up an account.
6. Advertising on Smaaash website (www.smaaash.in)
Smaaash uses third-party advertising companies to serve ads when Users visit its website. These companies may use information (not including User name, address, email address, or telephone number) about Users visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to Users.
7. User Consent
By using the Website and / or by providing his information, User consents to the collection and use of the information thus disclosed on the website in accordance with this Privacy Policy, for sharing User information as per this privacy policy. In case of any changes in the privacy policy, Smaaash will post such changes on this page so that Users are always aware of what information Smaaash collects, how it uses, and under what circumstances it is disclosed.
8. Minors
As Smaaash cannot distinguish the age of persons who access its website, a blanket privacy policy is applied. Smaaash website does not seek or intend to seek and receive any personal information from minors (i.e. below eighteen years of age as per Indian legislations). Should a parent or guardian have reason to believe that a minor has provided www.smaaash.in with personal information without their prior consent, they may contact us to ensure that the personal information is removed and unsubscribed from any promotional contact opportunities.
9. Security
Smaaash website has stringent security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of User personal information under its control. Smaaash uses secure server/s. Once User information is in its possession Smaaash adheres to strict security guidelines, protecting it against unauthorized access.
Additionally Users can be assured that the information they provide to www.smaaash.in is transmitted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. If a User becomes aware of any security breach, please let us know as soon as possible.
Smaaash has internal procedures in place requiring its employees and data processors to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by www.smaaash.in
Unfortunately, despite the aforementioned technology and security features, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be hundred percent secure, so Smaaash cannot give an absolute assurance that the personal information Users provide will be secure at all times, and Smaaash will not be responsible for any event arising from unauthorized access to Users personal information. Likewise, Smaaash will not be held responsible for events arising from third parties gaining unauthorized access to User personal information.
Smaaash may use overseas facilities to process or back up User personal information. As a result, Smaaash may transfer to and store User personal information at its overseas facilities. However, this does not change any of its commitments to safeguard Users privacy in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If Users have any queries regarding this Privacy Policy, or should they have reason to believe that a breach of User privacy has occurred, they are requested to submit their concerns to [email protected].