PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 17 August 2026

Last Updated: 17 August 2026

  1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to The Fabric Haat.

The Fabric Haat is a proprietorship business owned by Pallavi Agarwal and operates as a retailer of women's wear and home furnishing products.

Our website, www.thefabrichaat.com, is an e-commerce platform through which customers can browse products and place orders online.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information that you provide to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how The Fabric Haat collects, uses, stores, protects, shares and otherwise processes personal information when you:

visit or use our website

place an order through our website

contact us through our website

contact us through WhatsApp

subscribe to our newsletter

interact with our advertisements

visit our physical store

communicate with us regarding our products or services

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Shipping Policy, Return and Refund Policy and any other policies published on our website.

  1. BUSINESS DETAILS

Business Name: The Fabric Haat

Legal Structure: Proprietorship

Proprietor: Pallavi Agarwal

GSTIN: 24AIKPA2060L1ZJ

Registered Business Address:

Shop No. 26, Ground Floor,
The CBD Mall,
Tragad,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Email: info@thefabrichaat.com

Customer Support / WhatsApp: +91 9724493540

Website: www.thefabrichaat.com

  1. SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:

The Fabric Haat website

Online orders

Website contact forms

Newsletter subscriptions

WhatsApp communication initiated through our website

Online advertising and analytics technologies

Physical store transactions and customer interactions

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, applications or services that we do not control.

  1. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

The Fabric Haat currently offers:

Women's Wear

Salwar suits

Cord sets

Single kurtis

One-piece dresses

Home Furnishing

Bedsheets

Dohars

Comforters

Bedcovers

Cushion covers

The product range may change from time to time.

  1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We follow a data minimisation approach and collect information that is reasonably required for the relevant purpose.

5.1 Information collected when placing an online order

When you place an order as a guest customer, we may collect:

Name

Mobile number

Email address

Shipping address

PIN code

Order details

5.2 Payment information

Payments made through our website are processed through Razorpay.

Customers may use available payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards and other payment methods made available by Razorpay.

The Fabric Haat does not store your full payment card number, CVV, UPI PIN, banking password or similar payment authentication information on its own systems.

Payment information is handled by the applicable payment service provider according to its own terms and privacy practices.

5.3 Contact form information

If you contact us through our website, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Message or enquiry details

5.4 Newsletter information

If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we may collect the information required to provide those communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications where an unsubscribe facility is provided or by contacting us at info@thefabrichaat.com.

5.5 WhatsApp communication

Our website may provide a WhatsApp button that allows you to initiate communication with The Fabric Haat.

If you contact us through WhatsApp, we may receive the information that you choose to provide to us through that communication.

WhatsApp is a third-party service and its own privacy policy and terms may apply to information processed through its platform.

5.6 Physical store information

At our physical store, we may collect customer information for purposes such as:

Billing

Order processing

Customer service

WhatsApp communication

Marketing communication

Customer relationship management

Customer purchase records

The information collected at the physical store may include name, mobile number, purchase information and other information voluntarily provided by the customer.

5.7 Reviews

Customers may provide reviews and photographs through Google Business Profile / Google Reviews.

The Fabric Haat does not operate the Google review platform and does not control Google's processing of information submitted through Google Reviews.

Information submitted directly to Google is governed by Google's applicable terms and privacy practices.

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may process your personal information for the following purposes:

To process and fulfil orders

To confirm orders

To communicate regarding an order

To arrange shipping and delivery

To provide customer support

To process payments

To process returns, refunds and cancellations

To respond to enquiries

To provide information requested by you

To maintain business and transaction records

To comply with tax, accounting and legal obligations

To prevent fraud, misuse and unauthorised transactions

To improve our website and customer experience

To understand website usage

To measure advertising effectiveness

To display relevant advertisements

To conduct Facebook and Instagram advertising

To conduct Meta advertising and remarketing activities

To administer newsletter subscriptions

To manage customer relationships

To maintain records necessary for legitimate business purposes

To comply with applicable legal requirements

We will not use personal information for purposes that are materially incompatible with the purposes communicated to you, unless permitted or required by applicable law.

  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Depending on the activity and applicable law, we may process personal information based on:

Your consent

Your request to receive a product or service

Processing necessary to fulfil an order or provide a service

Compliance with applicable legal obligations

Legitimate business purposes where permitted by applicable law

Fraud prevention, security and protection of our business

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 provides for processing personal data for lawful purposes based on consent or specified legitimate uses. It also requires appropriate notice regarding the data being processed and the purposes of processing.

  1. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies may be used to:

Enable website functionality

Remember preferences

Understand website usage

Analyse website traffic

Measure advertising performance

Improve website performance

Support marketing and advertising

We may use technologies provided by third parties, including Google Analytics and Meta technologies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

  1. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

Pages visited

Approximate interaction information

Device and browser information

Traffic source

Website usage information

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies.

The information collected through Google Analytics is used for website analysis, performance improvement and business decision-making.

Google's own terms and privacy practices may apply to information processed through its services.

  1. META PIXEL AND META ADVERTISING

We use Meta advertising technologies, including Meta Pixel or similar Meta technologies, to:

Measure advertising performance

Understand website interactions

Build advertising audiences

Show relevant advertisements

Conduct remarketing

Improve advertising campaigns

Meta may receive information regarding interactions with our website through applicable tracking technologies.

Where applicable, your choices regarding cookies and similar technologies may affect such processing.

Meta's own privacy terms and policies apply to its processing of information.

  1. NEWSLETTER AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

The Fabric Haat may provide customers with the option to voluntarily subscribe to newsletters or promotional updates.

We do not represent that merely placing an order automatically subscribes you to promotional communications.

Where consent is required, we will seek consent through an appropriate mechanism.

You may request withdrawal of consent for promotional communications by contacting us at:

info@thefabrichaat.com

Withdrawal of consent will not affect processing already carried out lawfully before withdrawal.

  1. ORDER PROCESSING AND SHIPPING

To fulfil your order, we may share necessary information with service providers involved in payment processing and delivery.

Our primary shipping service provider is Shiprocket.

Depending on the order and delivery arrangement, information may be shared with relevant courier or postal delivery providers.

Information shared may include:

Name

Mobile number

Shipping address

PIN code

Order details

We share only information reasonably required to fulfil the relevant service.

  1. PAYMENT PROCESSING

Online payments are processed through Razorpay.

The Fabric Haat does not store complete payment card information on its own systems.

When you select online payment, you may be redirected to Razorpay or its payment interface for payment processing.

Razorpay's terms and privacy policy may apply to information processed by Razorpay.

We recommend that customers review Razorpay's applicable privacy terms before completing payment where appropriate.

  1. CASH ON DELIVERY

If you select Cash on Delivery, we may use your:

Name

Mobile number

Email address

Shipping address

PIN code

Order details

to process and deliver your order.

We do not collect additional banking or card information for Cash on Delivery orders unless separately required and lawfully collected for a specific purpose.

  1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may use third-party service providers to operate our business.

These may include:

Hostinger, for website hosting and website infrastructure

Hostinger Website Builder, for website development and operation

Razorpay, for payment processing

Shiprocket, for shipping and logistics

India Post or other postal/courier providers, where applicable

MyBillBook, for accounting and business records

Professional tax/accounting consultants, where required

Email service providers

Google, including Google Analytics and related services

Meta, including Meta advertising and tracking technologies

WhatsApp, when customers initiate communication through WhatsApp

These third parties may process information on our behalf or independently according to the services they provide.

Where appropriate, we seek to ensure that third-party service providers process personal information only for relevant business purposes and maintain reasonable security safeguards.

  1. SHARING INFORMATION WITH ACCOUNTING AND TAX PROFESSIONALS

We may share relevant business and transaction information with our accounting or tax consultants for:

Accounting

Tax compliance

GST compliance

Bookkeeping

Audit

Legal and regulatory requirements

Such information may include customer names, mobile numbers and transaction or invoice information where these details form part of the relevant business records.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer period is required or permitted by applicable law.

We may retain transaction and customer information for periods required for:

Tax compliance

GST requirements

Accounting

Auditing

Legal compliance

Consumer disputes

Fraud prevention

Contractual or business disputes

Record keeping

We may delete, anonymise or securely dispose of personal information when it is no longer reasonably required, subject to applicable legal and regulatory retention requirements.

  1. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

Unauthorised access

Unauthorised disclosure

Loss

Misuse

Alteration

Destruction

We use appropriate security measures considering the nature of the information and the risks associated with its processing.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. PERSONAL DATA BREACH

If we become aware of a personal data breach affecting personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, contain and mitigate the breach.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide notifications to affected individuals and/or relevant authorities within the prescribed manner and time period.

The 2025 DPDP Rules contemplate reasonable security safeguards and breach notifications, including notification to affected Data Principals and the Data Protection Board in circumstances covered by the Rules.

  1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law and its commencement and implementation from time to time, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including:

Right to access information regarding processing

Right to request correction of inaccurate information

Right to request updating of information

Right to request erasure where applicable

Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Right to register a grievance

Right to nominate another individual to exercise applicable rights in accordance with applicable law

The DPDP Act provides rights including access to information, correction, erasure and grievance redressal, subject to applicable provisions.

  1. REQUEST FOR ACCESS, CORRECTION OR DELETION

You may contact us at:

info@thefabrichaat.com

to request:

Access to your personal information

Correction of inaccurate information

Updating of information

Deletion of personal information where applicable

Withdrawal of consent

Privacy-related clarification

Grievance registration

We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

We may decline or limit a deletion request where retention is required by law or is necessary for legitimate legal, accounting, tax, fraud prevention, dispute resolution or other permitted purposes.

  1. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

If you have a privacy-related concern, complaint or request, please contact:

The Fabric Haat Customer Support

Email: info@thefabrichaat.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +91 9724493540

Address:

Shop No. 26, Ground Floor,
The CBD Mall,
Tragad,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

We will review and respond to privacy-related complaints in accordance with applicable law.

  1. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Fabric Haat does not knowingly collect personal information from children below 18 years of age.

Our website and products are intended for general consumers and we do not knowingly seek personal information from children for independent account creation or targeted marketing.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us at info@thefabrichaat.com.

  1. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS AND DATA TRANSFERS

At present, The Fabric Haat accepts orders within India and does not currently accept international orders.

If we begin accepting international orders or transfer personal information across borders in circumstances regulated by applicable law, we will review and update our practices and this Privacy Policy as required.

  1. SOCIAL MEDIA AND THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links or buttons to:

Instagram

Facebook

WhatsApp

Google Reviews

These services are operated by third parties.

Once you leave our website or interact directly with a third-party service, that third party's privacy policy and terms may apply.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

  1. GOOGLE REVIEWS AND CUSTOMER PHOTOGRAPHS

Customers may choose to submit reviews and photographs through Google Reviews.

Such reviews and photographs are submitted directly to Google.

The Fabric Haat does not control Google's collection, storage or processing of information submitted through Google Reviews.

Customers should review Google's applicable terms and privacy policy before submitting personal information, photographs or other content.

  1. PHYSICAL STORE CUSTOMER INFORMATION

The Fabric Haat also operates a physical retail store.

Information may be collected during store transactions for:

Billing

Order records

Customer service

WhatsApp communication

Marketing

Customer relationship management

Loyalty/customer records

Customers may request information regarding their personal data by contacting us at info@thefabrichaat.com.

  1. THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING

We may use third-party advertising platforms to promote our products.

These may include Meta platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

Advertising platforms may use cookies, pixels or similar technologies to measure advertising effectiveness and create audiences.

We do not sell your personal information to advertising platforms for money.

However, information may be transmitted to advertising or analytics providers through technologies implemented on our website.

You should review the privacy settings available through your browser, device and relevant third-party platforms.

  1. SALE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Fabric Haat does not sell customer personal information as a commercial product.

We may share information with service providers where necessary to operate our business, fulfil orders, process payments, provide delivery, maintain records, conduct analytics or perform advertising and marketing activities as described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. DATA MINIMISATION

We seek to collect only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

For example, we do not require customers to create an online account to place an order.

Customers can currently place orders as guest customers.

We do not intentionally collect payment card information such as full card numbers or CVV for storage on our own systems.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes may be made to reflect:

Changes in our business

Changes in website functionality

Changes in third-party services

Changes in applicable law

Changes in data processing practices

Changes in technology

When we make material changes, we may update the “Last Updated” date displayed at the beginning of this Privacy Policy and provide additional notice where required by applicable law.

  1. CONTACT US

For privacy questions, requests or complaints, please contact:

The Fabric Haat

Proprietor: Pallavi Agarwal

Shop No. 26, Ground Floor,
The CBD Mall,
Tragad,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Email: info@thefabrichaat.com

Phone / WhatsApp: +91 9724493540

Website: www.thefabrichaat.com

  1. CONSENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By using our website, submitting information through our website, placing an order or voluntarily providing information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.

Where applicable law requires consent for a particular processing activity, we will seek consent through an appropriate mechanism.

You may withdraw consent where applicable by contacting us at info@thefabrichaat.com.

  1. GOVERNING LAW

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

Any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts and competent authorities having jurisdiction over Ahmedabad, Gujarat, subject to applicable law.

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