Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Information We Collect

  • Account info: name, email, profile photo from your sign-in provider.
  • Transaction info: orders, payments, shipping addresses.
  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, device and browser info.
  • Content you submit: product listings, reviews, messages.

How We Use It

  • To provide and improve the Thriftora service.
  • To process payments and prevent fraud.
  • To communicate with you about orders and updates.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:
  • Payment processors (Razorpay) to handle transactions.
  • Cloud storage and hosting providers (e.g. Cloudflare R2).
  • Law enforcement when legally required.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

Data Retention

We keep your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we delete personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

Your Rights under India's DPDP Act, 2023

  • Right to access: Sign in and visit GET /api/users/me/export for a JSON dump of your data.
  • Right to correction: Edit your profile in /dashboard/profile.
  • Right to erasure: Email privacy@thriftora.in or call DELETE /api/users/me. Deletion is processed within 7 days (grace window to cancel).
  • Right to grievance: grievance@thriftora.in , response within 7 days.

Data Retention

Account profile data is retained until you delete it. Order history and payment records are retained for 7 years under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. Dispute records are retained for 5 years under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Full details in our Data Retention policy.

Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach, Thriftora will notify affected users and the Data Protection Board of India within 72 hours (DPDP §8).

Security

We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS) and access controls. No system is perfectly secure , please use a strong password and protect your account credentials.

Children

Thriftora is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes

We may update this policy. Material changes will be announced on the site or via email.

Contact

Privacy questions? Contact us.