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This Privacy Policy ("Policy") is provided by Calorie Cultt, operating under the brand name Calorie Cultt (bearing Commercial License Number: 11224334001481), with its registered office located at Fourth Floor, Site No. 754 (PID No. 174-W0238-82), 19th Main Road, HSR Layout, 4th Sector, Bangalore, BBMP South, Karnataka-560102 ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). The Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services, interact with us, or access our website. We take the privacy of your personal data seriously and are committed to ensuring that it is managed in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("Privacy Rules").

By using our services, accessing our website, or interacting with us in any capacity, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. This Policy applies to residents of Bengaluru and users accessing our services from within India. If you do not agree with this Policy, you are requested not to use our services.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

In the course of providing our services and ensuring seamless user experiences, we collect different types of personal information from you. This information may include:

1.1 Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

This includes data that can uniquely identify you, such as:

  • Name: Your full name as provided during registration or interactions.
  • Date of Birth: Information that helps us personalize dietary recommendations.
  • Gender: Collected for personalized nutritional advice.
  • Contact Details: Email addresses, phone numbers, and residential or delivery addresses.
  • Identity Verification Details: Aadhaar number, PAN, passport details, or any other government-issued ID to verify your identity in line with legal requirements.
1.2 Health and Dietary Information

We may collect specific health-related details required for the customization of meal plans or diet consultations, such as:

  • Dietary Preferences: Details about your food choices, restrictions, and preferences.
  • Allergies and Intolerances: Information about any allergies, food intolerances, or dietary restrictions (e.g., lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivity).
  • Health Conditions: Information about medical conditions, treatments, or physiological data relevant to your dietary needs.
1.3 Financial and Transactional Information

For processing payments related to our services, we collect:

  • Payment Details: This includes your debit/credit card information, UPI details, bank account information, or any other payment method you use.
  • Transaction History: A record of all transactions you make with us, including subscription details, orders, and payment confirmations.
1.4 Usage Data and Device Information

To enhance our website’s functionality and improve user experiences, we collect:

  • IP Address:Information about your IP address for session tracking and location-based services.
  • Browser Type: Information about your web browser and version to help us optimize our website.
  • Device Information: Data about the device you use to access our services, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • Website Interaction Data: Data on how you interact with our website, including the time spent on pages, session duration, clicks, scrolls, and other activity metrics.
1.5 Marketing and Communication Preferences

We collect information regarding your preferences for receiving marketing communications, including:

  • Whether you would like to receive promotional emails, newsletters, or updates on new services.
  • Your preferences regarding notifications on offers, discounts, or events related to our services.

This information may be collected directly from you (e.g., through forms you fill out), or it may be derived from your usage of our website, interactions with our customer service, or through third-party sources like publicly available data, other service providers, or government authorities.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your personal information is crucial for us to provide and improve our services. The ways in which we use your personal information include:

2.1 To Provide Customized Services

We use the personal and health-related information you provide to:

  • Deliver Customized Meal Plans: Tailored to your dietary preferences, health conditions, and nutritional goals.
  • Nutritional Consultations: Our team of in-house nutritionists uses your data to create personalized diet plans and offer recommendations based on your health and wellness needs.
2.2 Customer Service and Support

We use your personal information to:

  • Manage Your Account: Facilitate your account registration, maintain records, and manage your profile details.
  • Resolve Queries: Address customer support queries, complaints, and technical issues, ensuring efficient problem resolution.
  • Process Payments and Transactions: Use your financial information to manage payment processing, billing, refunds, and transaction history records.
  • Notifications: Inform you of any updates, changes to our services, or important notifications regarding your orders or subscriptions.
2.3 Marketing and Promotional Communications
  • Send Promotional Emails: Share information about special offers, discounts, new services, or upcoming events.
  • Personalize Marketing: Customize the content of the marketing emails or SMS based on your preferences, transaction history, and past interactions.

You have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in these communications or by contacting us directly.

2.4 Compliance with Legal Obligations

With your consent, we may:

  • Send Promotional Emails:Share information about special offers, discounts, new services, or upcoming events.
  • Personalize Marketing:Customize the content of the marketing emails or SMS based on your preferences, transaction history, and past interactions.

You have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in these communications or by contacting us directly.

2.5 Business Operations and Data Analytics

We may use your data for internal purposes, such as:

  • Data Analytics: Analyze your usage patterns, browsing behavior, and preferences to improve our website, enhance user experience, and optimize our service offerings.
  • Enhancing Services: Use feedback from customers to improve our meal plans, website features, and customer support.
2.6 Security and Fraud Prevention

We utilize your data to:

  • Ensure Platform Security: Detect and prevent security threats, fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities that could compromise our platform’s security.
  • Conduct Investigations: If required, we may use your personal information to conduct investigations related to suspicious activities or breaches of our terms.

3. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We respect your privacy and only share your personal information with third parties under limited circumstances, such as:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as:

  • Payment Processors: For processing payments and financial transactions.
  • Delivery and Logistics Partners: To deliver meals and other services to your specified location.
  • Cloud and IT Service Providers: For secure data storage, hosting, and technical support of our systems.

These third parties only have access to your personal information as required to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to keep your information confidential.

3.2 Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information when required by law, including in response to:

  • Court Orders or Subpoenas: As part of a legal process, including any litigation or regulatory inquiry.
  • Government Requests: To comply with requests from regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies for lawful purposes.
3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity or owner. We will ensure that your information remains protected during such transitions, and you will be notified of any changes.

3.4 Public Content

If you voluntarily submit user-generated content (e.g., reviews, testimonials, comments) on our website or social media platforms, this content may be publicly visible and accessible by other users. We recommend exercising caution when sharing personal information in these public forums.

3.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data (that does not identify you personally) with third-party service providers for analytical, research, or marketing purposes. This data will not contain any personal information that can be used to identify you.

We will never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

4. COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. These help us to:

  • Analyze Website Traffic: We use Google Analytics and similar tools to monitor visitor behavior, measure engagement, and optimize website functionality.
  • Enhance User Experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, log-in details, and personalize your browsing experience.
  • Marketing and Advertising: We may use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing activity and preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, including disabling cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website and services.

5. STORAGE AND RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy. The retention period depends on the nature of the information, the reason for collection, and any legal or regulatory requirements. Specifically:

  • Service-Related Data: Personal information related to subscriptions or transactions will be retained for the duration of your engagement with us, and for any applicable legal requirements thereafter.
  • Marketing Preferences: Data related to your marketing preferences will be retained until you opt out of such communications.
  • Legal Obligations: We may retain your information for longer periods if required by law, for tax or regulatory purposes, or to resolve disputes.

When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Under applicable Indian law, you have certain rights concerning your personal information, including:

6.1 Right to Access

You can request details about the personal information we hold about you and how it is being used.

6.2 Right to Rectification

You may request that we correct any inaccuracies or update incomplete personal information that we hold.

6.3 Right to Withdraw Consent

If the processing of your personal information is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. However, withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6.4 Right to Object to Processing

You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing or other purposes if you believe it infringes on your rights.

6.5 Right to Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or request that it be transferred to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact our Chief Information Officer (CIO) using the contact details provided in this Policy. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable legal timelines.

7. SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These security measures include:

  • Encryption: Protecting sensitive information during transmission and storage.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to your personal information to only those employees, contractors, and third parties who need it to perform their duties.
  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: To monitor and protect against security threats.

While we implement robust security measures, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your personal information, and by using our services, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including payment gateways, advertising partners, and social media platforms. These third-party websites are not governed by this Policy, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit before sharing your personal information.

10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or technological advancements. Any changes to this Policy will be posted on our website, and we will notify you of any material changes through email or prominent notifications on our site. Please review this Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or in relation to this Policy shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The place of arbitration shall be Bengaluru, Karnataka, and the language of the arbitration shall be English. For claims under Rs. 500,000, the parties may choose to resolve disputes through the Small Claims Tribunal in Bengaluru.

12. CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or the protection of your personal information, please contact:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Calorie Cultt

Fourth Floor, Site No. 754, 19th Main Road HSR Layout, 4th Sector, BBMP South Bangalore, Karnataka-560102Email: admin@caloriecultt.comPhone: +917899959366

By using our services or accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.