Effective Date: 24th March 2025
This Privacy Policy governs your use of the PV Store platform, a part of the Padhai Badhai Initiative, and explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using PV Store’s services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
PV Store is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it. We also explain your rights in relation to your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:
- Personal Information: When you create an account or make purchases, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing address.
- Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment information such as credit/debit card details, but we do not store this information. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
- Activity Information: We collect information about your activities on PV Store, including the credits you earn, the actions you take (e.g., watching ads, donating books, providing finance leads), and your interactions with the platform.
- Device and Usage Information: We collect information about the devices you use to access PV Store, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and usage data like the pages you visit or the features you use.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze trends, and improve the functionality of PV Store. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to collect data about your interaction with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To create and manage your account, process your purchases, and provide access to credits and discounts.
- To Communicate with You: To send you important information regarding your account, product updates, promotions, or changes to the Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy.
- To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor our services and marketing efforts to your preferences and behavior on PV Store.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve the user interface, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the overall performance of the platform.
- For Security and Legal Compliance: To protect against fraud, enforce legal agreements, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. This includes using secure servers, encrypting sensitive data, and implementing access controls. However, no data transmission over the internet can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us with various aspects of our platform, such as payment processing, customer support, or data analytics. These service providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they perform for PV Store.
- For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: If PV Store is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Access and Correction: You can access and update the personal information associated with your account at any time.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and personal information, subject to certain legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Cookies Management: You can manage cookie settings through your browser settings or through our cookie preferences tool, where available.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
PV Store uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us track your preferences and improve the user experience by remembering your login details, language preferences, and activity history. You can control the use of cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., login and transaction processing).
- Performance Cookies: Used to collect data on website usage to improve the site’s performance.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to track your interaction with ads and offer personalized advertisements.
8. Third-Party Links
PV Store may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party sites before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
PV Store is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
PV Store may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Padhai Vadhai Initiative
31, Kailash Apartments, I P Extension, Delhi, 110092 - India
Phone: +91 9711800490
Email: info@padhaivadhai.com
Conclusion
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal information. By using PV Store, you agree to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.