Welcome to P-Merchants!
This Privacy Policy has been created to offer you a clearer understanding of how we gather, use, and safeguard your information. Given the evolving nature of technology and privacy regulations, we may periodically update this policy. In the event of a significant modification, we will make sure to announce it on our homepage and in the merchant admin area. If you continue to utilize Paikariwala after these alterations are posted, you are agreeing to the revised policy.
By registering for any of the products or services provided by Paikariwala (collectively referred to as the "Services") or engaging with a merchant using Paikariwala Services, you are consenting to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and, as applicable, the Paikariwala Terms of Service. This policy constitutes a legally binding agreement between you (and, if acting on their behalf, your client, employer, or another entity) as the user of the Services (referred to as "you" or "your") and Paikariwala Inc. (referred to as "we," "our," "us," or "Paikariwala"). Any new features or tools added to our Services will also be subject to this policy.
We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and currency of your Personal Information based on the details you provide to us. If you request access to your Personal Information, we will notify you about the collection, usage, and disclosure of your Personal Information as permitted by law, and grant you access to that data.
When we mention "Personal Information" in this policy, we are referring to any information associated with an identifiable individual, excluding the name, title, business address, or phone number of an employee of an organization.
Information from Merchants:
Privacy is of utmost importance! If you are a merchant, you are required to display a privacy policy on your storefront that complies with the applicable business laws. Additionally, you commit to securing consent from your customers for Paikariwala and other third parties to use and access their Personal Information.
What data do we gather from merchants and why?
We gather your name, company name, address, email address, phone number(s), and credit card details. This information is necessary to furnish you with our Services, such as verifying your identity, contacting you, and creating invoices. We collect information about the Paikariwala-hosted webpages you visit and your interactions with your account, including details about the device and browser you employ, your network connectivity, and your IP address. This data is essential to grant you access to our Services and enhance their functionality. We collect Personal Information concerning your customers, either shared with us by you or provided by customers during shopping or at checkout. This information is utilized to deliver our Services and enable you to process orders, thereby improving your customer service. We will also use Personal Information in other instances where you have explicitly granted us permission.
When is this information collected?
We gather Personal Information when you register for our Services, when you utilize our Services, or when you provide us with this information through other means.
Information from Customers of Our Merchants: What Data We Gather and Why?
We collect data from customers of our merchants, which includes their name, email address, shipping and billing address, payment information, company name, phone number, IP address, and device details.
This data is essential for delivering our Services to merchants, encompassing order management, user verification, and payment processing. Additionally, it aids in enhancing the quality of our Services.
When is this data collected?
The collection of this data occurs when a merchant's customer utilizes or interacts with our Services, such as when a customer visits a merchant's website, places an order, or registers for an account on the merchant's website.
Information from Partners:
Partners are individuals or businesses that have agreed to the terms of the Partner Program to collaborate with Paikariwala in promoting the Services. They do this by (a) referring clients to Paikariwala, (b) creating Paikariwala store themes for merchant use, or (c) developing apps using the Paikariwala Application Interface (API) for merchant use.
What data do we collect from Partners and why?
We collect your name, company name, website, social media handles (e.g., Twitter), phone number(s), address, business category, and email address.
We utilize this information to collaborate with you, verify your identity, communicate with you, and facilitate payments.
We gather information about the Paikariwala-hosted webpages you visit, your account access patterns, including details about the device and browser you employ, your network connection, and your IP address.
This data is used to grant you access to our Services and enhance their functionality.
We also collect Personal Information related to your customers, whether shared with us by you or directly provided by them.
We utilize this information to work with you and offer our Services to your customers.
We will additionally employ Personal Information in other situations where you have explicitly granted us permission.
When is this data collected?
This data is collected when you register for a Partner Account, when you enroll one of your customers for our Services, or when your customers register themselves. Additionally, we collect any supplementary information that you may provide to us.