Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how FARHAN AKTHAR and its affiliates (collectively “Platform Owner”, “we”, “our”, “us”) collect, use, share, protect, or otherwise process your information/personal data through our website www.farhanakthar.com (hereinafter referred to as ‘Platform’). Please note that you may be able to browse certain sections of the Platform without registering with us. We do not offer any product/service under this Platform outside India, and your personal data will primarily be stored and processed in India. By visiting this Platform, providing your information, or availing any product/service offered on the Platform, you expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, and the applicable service/product terms and conditions, and agree to be governed by the laws of India, including but not limited to the laws applicable to data protection and privacy. If you do not agree, please do not use or access our Platform.

Collection
We collect your personal data when you use our Platform, services, or otherwise interact with us during the course of our relationship. Some of the information we may collect includes, but is not limited to, personal data/information provided during sign-up/registering or using our Platform, such as name, date of birth, address, telephone/mobile number, email ID, and/or any such information shared as proof of identity or address. Sensitive personal data, such as bank account or payment instrument information, may be collected with your consent. You always have the option not to provide information by choosing not to use a particular service or feature on the Platform. We may track your behavior, preferences, and other information that you choose to provide on our Platform. We will also collect information related to your transactions on the Platform and third-party business partner platforms. In such cases, you will be governed by their privacy policies, and we request you to read their privacy policies before disclosing any information.

Usage
We use personal data to provide the services you request. To the extent we use your personal data to market to you, we will provide you the ability to opt out of such uses. We use your personal data to assist sellers and business partners in handling and fulfilling orders, enhance customer experience, resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, inform you about online and offline offers, products, and services, customize your experience, detect and protect against fraud or criminal activity, enforce our terms and conditions, conduct marketing research, and other purposes described at the time of collection.

Sharing
We may share your personal data internally within our group entities, corporate entities, and affiliates to provide you access to services and products offered by them. We may disclose personal data to third parties, such as sellers, business partners, service providers, and other entities, to facilitate services, comply with legal obligations, enforce user agreements, or prevent fraud. We may also disclose personal data to law enforcement if required by law or in response to legal processes.

Security Precautions
We adopt reasonable security practices to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, transmission of information over the internet is not entirely secure, and there may remain inherent risks. Users are responsible for protecting their account login information.

Data Deletion and Retention
You may delete your account by visiting your profile settings on the Platform. We may retain personal data for a period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable laws.

Your Rights
You may access, rectify, or update your personal data through the Platform’s functionalities.

Consent
By using our Platform or providing your information, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent by contacting the Grievance Officer.