Privacy Policy – Consultancy.MahabachatGat.in
Effective Date: [Sept 1, 2025]
Last Updated: [Sept 1, 2025]
MahabachatGat.in (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a multi-vendor e-commerce platform committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or transact on our website.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
We operate as a multi-vendor marketplace enabling Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and verified sellers to offer products nationwide.
2. Comments & Reviews
When visitors leave comments or product reviews:
- We collect the data shown in the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check for profile images. See Gravatar’s privacy policy.
- Approved comments may display your profile image publicly.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images:
- Avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS).
- Visitors may download and extract location data from publicly visible images.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience:
- Comment cookies store your name, email, and website for convenience (1-year duration).
- Login cookies last 2 days; screen preference cookies last 1 year.
- “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks.
- Editing or publishing content sets a cookie with post ID (expires in 1 day).
- Temporary cookies may be used to test browser compatibility.
5. Embedded Content
Articles and product pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, reviews):
- Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly.
- These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
6. Vendor & Buyer Data
For registered users (vendors or buyers):
- We store profile data, transaction history, and preferences.
- Vendors may have public storefronts displaying business name, ratings, and product listings.
- Buyers may view order history and saved addresses.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it:
- With vendors to fulfill orders
- With logistics partners for delivery
- With payment gateways for transaction processing
- With law enforcement or regulators when legally required
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
8. Data Retention
- Comments and reviews are retained indefinitely.
- Registered user data is stored until account deletion or as required by law.
- Transactional data is retained for tax and compliance purposes.
9. Your Rights
You may:
- Request an export of your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Note: We may retain data required for legal, administrative, or security reasons
To exercise these rights, email us at admin@consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
10. Data Transfers
Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked via automated spam detection services. Some data may be processed by third-party services outside India, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security protocols including:
- SSL encryption
- Role-based access control
- Regular vulnerability scans
- Secure payment gateways
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries:
📧 Email: admin@consultancy.mahabachatgat.in
📞 Phone: [+91 7588203070]
🕒 Support Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM IST