PRIVACY POLICY
PINAKA Defense is committed to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your digital privacy. Learn how we collect, protect, and manage your data under Indian law.
256-Bit SSL Encryption
All communications between your browser and our servers are protected with military-grade SSL/TLS encryption.
Zero Data Selling
We never sell, rent, or trade your phone numbers, emails, or personal information to third-party ad brokers.
PCI-DSS Gateway Security
Payments are securely handled directly by PCI-DSS compliant gateways. We do not store raw card numbers.
DPDP Act Compliance
Full adherence to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, empowering you with data principal rights.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit PINAKA Defense, place an order, or interact with our platform, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact & Identity Data
Full Name, Shipping Address, Billing Address, Email Address, Mobile Phone Number, and Age Verification data when purchasing regulated defense products.
Transaction & Payment Data
Order History, Payment Status, Payment Method Type (UPI, Netbanking, COD), and Gateway Reference IDs. (Raw card numbers are never stored by us).
Technical & Device Data
IP Address, Browser Type, Operating System, Device Identifiers, Referring URLs, and access timestamps collected via web logs.
Interaction Data
Customer support queries, review ratings, returns request forms, and optional survey feedback submitted directly by you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We utilize your personal data strictly for lawful, legitimate e-commerce purposes, including:
- Order Processing & Fulfillment: Packing, dispatching, and delivering your safety tools to your specified address.
- Order Communications: Sending automated dispatch notifications, delivery tracking links, and digital GST invoices via Email/SMS.
- Customer Support & Returns: Processing returns appeals, warranty claims, and responding to inquiries.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting unauthorized login attempts, fraudulent payment transactions, and ensuring platform safety.
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling tax accounting obligations (GST filings) and complying with statutory law enforcement directives.
3. Payment Processing & Security
Financial transaction security is our utmost priority. All online payment options (Debit Card, Credit Card, Netbanking, UPI, Wallets) offered on PINAKA Defense are redirected or embedded via tokenized, certified payment partners (e.g., Razorpay / Cashfree).
PCI-DSS Isolation Standard
PINAKA does not view, record, or store your 16-digit debit/credit card number, CVV code, or banking passwords. Transactions are authorized dynamically using multi-factor authentication (OTP) managed by your issuing bank.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser to enhance website navigation and session persistence.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We only share your data with essential service providers necessary to complete your order, subject to strict confidentiality agreements:
- Logistics & Courier Partners: Delivery services (e.g., BlueDart, Delhivery, Express logistics) are provided your name, shipping address, and phone number solely for parcel delivery.
- Payment Processing Partners: Encrypted transaction data shared securely with Razorpay/Cashfree for payment settlement.
- Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by applicable Indian law, judicial court orders, or law enforcement warrants.
6. Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act), you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a summary of personal data held by PINAKA and processing activities.
Right to Correction
Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of personal data no longer necessary for statutory accounting rules.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Opt-out of marketing communications or newsletter emails at any time.
7. Grievance Redressal Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the DPDP Act 2023, the details of our Grievance Redressal Officer for privacy concerns are provided below:
PRIVACY QUESTIONS
Common questions regarding data privacy and security measures.
HAVE PRIVACY OR DATA CONCERNS?
Reach out directly to our privacy compliance team for any inquiries regarding data protection, consent withdrawal, or account management.