PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy has been crafted to address the concerns of individuals regarding the use of their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) online. According to Indian privacy law and information security, PII encompasses information that, either independently or when combined with other data, can identify, contact, locate a single person, or ascertain an individual's identity within a specific context. We urge you to thoroughly review our privacy policy to comprehend how we collect, utilize, protect, and administer your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website practices.
Personal Information We Collect About You
Rubytrends gathers various types of personal information through various interactions. The collection occurs when you make payments for our products or services, subscribe to newsletters, visit our websites, engage in events (both in-person and online), participate in research initiatives, join communities or forums, enter competitions, and communicate with us regarding queries or complaints.
Additionally, we may receive data about you from third-party partners such as advertisers and clients. The categories of information that Rubytrends may collect include:
Contact Information:When you purchase services, subscribe to newsletters, join communities, participate in research, or attend events, we may request contact details like your name, email, and/or postal address to fulfill your requests.
General Personal Information:
For surveys, competitions, and events, we may collect additional personal details such as gender, job title, date of birth, marital status, etc.
Online Identifiers:
Through the use of cookies and similar technologies during your website visits, we automatically collect information about your visit, including duration, visited pages, IP address, device type, and browser details. You can manage your cookie preferences by visiting the Cookie Preferences link at the bottom of our websites.
Behavioral Data:
When you visit our websites, we gather data about your online behavior, including time spent on the site, clicked items, and other socio-demographic information.
Purchase Information:
When you purchase a product or service from Rubytrends, we collect data on the specific products or services you've acquired.
Preferences and Interests:
When you register for newsletters or participate in research, we may gather information about your preferences, tastes, and interests.
How We Utilize Collected Information
The personal information you provide will be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise specified in this policy or communicated at the point of collection. Copies of correspondences containing personal details are retained for record-keeping purposes.
Your provided information will be utilized for the following purposes:
Assisting you in navigating and using the Website.
Addressing your concerns, questions, or queries about our services.
Providing information about the Company's services/products and sharing relevant materials and offers.
Sending crucial updates about the Website, changes to the Company's terms of service, and other important notifications.
Distributing marketing materials and surveys that may align with your interests.
Tailoring your Website experience to enhance personalization.
Do We Utilize 'Cookies'?
Absolutely! Cookies, which are small files transferred to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (with your consent), enable a site or service provider's systems to recognize your browser. These files capture and remember specific information. For instance, we use cookies to assist in remembering and processing items in your shopping cart. Additionally, cookies help us understand your preferences by analyzing previous and current site activity, enabling us to enhance our services for you. Moreover, cookies assist us in compiling aggregate data related to site traffic and interaction, valuable for shaping improved site experiences and developing more effective tools in the future.
When We Share Information
We may disclose non-personal information, such as aggregated user statistics and device identifiers, with third parties, including data related to your activities. Additionally, your information, including personal details, may be shared with third parties, such as companies with whom we have marketing relationships, for their direct marketing purposes.
Furthermore, we may share the information collected about you, including personal information, as disclosed when you provide your information and as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Instances where we may share your information include:
Third Parties Providing Services to the Company:
We may engage third-party service providers to perform various services on behalf of us or the Site, such as site operations, customer information management, website hosting, design, analytics, and administrative services. These vendors may be granted access to user information to fulfill the services they are providing.
To Protect the Rights of the Company and Others:
We may disclose your information if we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect or defend the rights, safety, or property of the Company or third parties. This includes enforcing the terms of this Privacy Policy, our Terms & Conditions, and other applicable agreements and policies, or complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Retention of Personal Information
Rubytrends will retain your personal information for the duration required to fulfill the products or services you have requested. This consideration includes adherence to legal requirements and compliance with tax and accounting regulations that may necessitate the retention of personal data for specific periods. Under certain circumstances, Rubytrends may anonymize your personal data, rendering it incapable of identifying you. This anonymized information may be used indefinitely, particularly for research or statistical purposes.
Third-Party Websites
Users may encounter advertisements or other content on our site that directs to the websites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links displayed on these sites and are not accountable for the practices utilized by websites linked to or from our site. Furthermore, these sites or services, along with their content and links, may undergo frequent changes. They might have their own privacy policies and customer service protocols. Exploring and engaging with any other website, including those linked to our site, is contingent upon the terms and policies of that specific website.
Security Measures
We employ robust security measures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of personal information. Despite our efforts to ensure data security, it's essential to recognize that no internet transmission can be entirely secure. We cannot be held responsible for unauthorized access to personal information.
Protecting Children’s Privacy
The Site does not knowingly or intentionally collect or retain personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen (18). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from an underage user of the Site, we will promptly delete such information.
Access to Information
We make diligent efforts to uphold information security, accuracy, and currency. In the event inaccuracies are identified, users can contact us to rectify the information. Our employees and contractors are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Changes/Modifications to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may undergo periodic updates or modifications. The date above will be revised to reflect the most recent changes. We encourage you to regularly review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of any alterations. By continuing to use the Website or providing data after such modifications, you are consenting to these changes.
Grievance Redressal
Rubytrends values your privacy. If you wish to opt out of communications or encounter any issues, please reach out to us at:
contact@rubytrends.in / info@rubytrends.in