Privacy Policy

Last updated: [25/12/2025]

Welcome to TheBagStuff (“we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from http://thebagstuff.com.

This policy is drafted keeping in mind Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000, IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and applicable consumer protection and GST regulations.

1. About Us

• Business Name: TheBagStuff
• Business Type: Proprietorship
• GST Details: GST Registered Proprietorship (GST details available on invoice upon purchase)
• Website: http://thebagstuff.com
• Contact Email: [support@thebagstuff.com]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Personal Information

When you interact with our Website, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Mobile number
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment-related details (processed securely via third-party gateways; we do not store card details)
• GST details (if provided for invoicing)

b) Account Information

If you create an account, we may collect:

• Username
• Password (stored in encrypted form)
• Order history

c) Comments & Reviews

When visitors leave comments or product reviews:

• Data shown in the comments form
• IP address
• Browser user-agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/

d) Media Uploads

If you upload images to the Website, please avoid images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to extract this information.

e) Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

a) Comment Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.

b) Login Cookies

• Temporary cookie to check browser compatibility (deleted on browser close)
• Login cookies last 2 days
• “Remember Me” option lasts 2 weeks
• Screen preference cookies last 1 year

c) Post Editing Cookies

If you edit or publish content, a cookie storing the post ID will be saved for 1 day.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and deliver orders
• Manage payments, invoices, and GST compliance
• Create and manage user accounts
• Respond to customer queries and support requests
• Improve our Website, products, and services
• Send transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Detect fraud, spam, and security threats

5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media plugins).

Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may:

• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Embed additional third-party tracking
• Monitor your interaction with embedded content

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

6. Payment Information

All payments on our Website are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store or process your debit/credit card details, UPI IDs, or net banking credentials.

Payment providers may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data only when necessary, including with:

• Payment gateway providers
• Courier and logistics partners
• Hosting and website service providers (e.g., WordPress, Hostinger)
• Spam detection services
• Legal or government authorities if required by law

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

8. How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and follow-up recognition
• User account information is retained as long as the account exists
• Order and invoice data is retained as required under GST and tax laws

You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and regulatory obligations.

9. Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or update of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Request an exported copy of your personal data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [support@thebagstuff.com].

Note: We may retain certain data for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

10. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Your data may be processed on servers located in India or other countries, depending on our service providers, while ensuring reasonable security practices.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Restricted access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: [support@thebagstuff.com]

Business Name: TheBagStuff

Website: http://thebagstuff.com

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.