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Privacy Policy

  Last Updated: 1st January 2024  ·  Sneha Enterprises, Patna, Bihar, India

Your Privacy Is Protected

At Sneha Enterprises, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use, store and protect it. By using our website or submitting an inquiry, you consent to this policy.

Table of Contents

  1. Information We Collect
  2. How We Use Your Information
  3. How We Store & Protect Your Data
  4. Who We Share Data With
  5. Cookies & Tracking
  6. Third-Party Links
  7. Your Rights
  8. Data Retention
  9. Children's Privacy
  10. Changes to This Policy
  11. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to process your trade inquiry and provide our export services:

Data TypeExamplesHow Collected
Identity DataFull name, company nameInquiry form, email
Contact DataEmail address, phone number, WhatsAppInquiry form, WhatsApp, phone
Business DataCountry, port, product interest, quantity, incotermInquiry form
Communication DataMessage content, email threads, WhatsApp chatsForms, email, messaging
Technical DataIP address, browser type, pages visitedServer logs (anonymised)

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial account details, ID numbers, health information or biometric data through our website.

 We collect the minimum information necessary to serve your trade inquiry. We never sell your data to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used exclusively for legitimate business purposes:

  • Processing your inquiry — to respond with pricing, product details and sample arrangements
  • Sending quotations and proforma invoices — to facilitate trade transactions
  • Order fulfilment and shipping — to arrange logistics and share shipment documents
  • Communication — to keep you updated on order status, dispatch and documentation
  • Email auto-reply — an automated confirmation is sent to your email upon inquiry submission
  • Business records — to maintain transaction records as required by Indian accounting and export compliance laws
  • Improving our services — aggregate (non-personal) analysis of website usage to improve user experience
 We will never: Sell your data, use it for unsolicited marketing, or share it with any party outside those listed in Section 4.

3. How We Store & Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely on our servers hosted on a cPanel-based hosting environment with the following protections:

  • Database encryption — inquiry data stored in a secured MySQL database with restricted access
  • HTTPS / SSL — all data transmitted via our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Access controls — only authorised Sneha Enterprises staff can access your inquiry data via our admin panel, protected by password authentication and session tokens
  • Server security — .htaccess protection prevents unauthorised direct access to data files
  • No public data exposure — inquiry data is never displayed publicly on our website
 While we implement strong security measures, no internet-based system can be guaranteed 100% secure. We recommend you do not send sensitive financial information via web forms.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We share your information only with parties strictly necessary to fulfil your trade order:

  • Freight Forwarders & Shipping Agents — to arrange cargo booking, container loading and Bill of Lading issuance (name, company, destination port shared only)
  • Customs & Export Authorities — Government of India export documentation requires buyer details on shipping documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, etc.)
  • Quality Inspection Labs — to arrange pre-shipment testing; only product details shared, not personal data
  • Email Service Providers — we use standard email infrastructure (cPanel mail / SMTP) to communicate with you; subject to their privacy policies

We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, social media platforms or any other third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies:

  • Essential cookies only — required for basic website functionality (no tracking or advertising cookies)
  • No third-party tracking — we do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking tools on our website
  • Session data — temporary session information may be stored in your browser to maintain your form inputs

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use our website or submit inquiries.

 We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies or any cross-site tracking technology.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites including:

  • WhatsApp (wa.me) — for direct messaging
  • Google Maps — for location display
  • YouTube — for embedded video content in our Gallery

When you click these links or interact with embedded content, you are subject to the respective platform's privacy policy. Sneha Enterprises has no control over and accepts no responsibility for third-party privacy practices.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data held by Sneha Enterprises:

  • Right of Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right of Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right of Deletion — Request deletion of your data (subject to our legal retention obligations)
  • Right to Object — Object to specific uses of your data
  • Right of Portability — Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at exports@snehaenterprises.in with the subject line "Data Privacy Request". We will respond within 30 days.

 Indian residents may additionally exercise rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) of India.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

Data TypeRetention PeriodReason
Inquiry data (no order placed)12 monthsFollow-up and business development
Order & transaction records7 yearsIndian accounting & tax compliance
Export documentation5 yearsDGFT & customs compliance
Email communications3 yearsBusiness correspondence records
Website server logs90 daysSecurity monitoring (anonymised)

After these periods, data is securely deleted or permanently anonymised.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended solely for business-to-business (B2B) trade purposes and are directed at business professionals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

If you believe a minor has submitted personal data through our website, please contact us immediately at exports@snehaenterprises.in and we will promptly delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sneha Enterprises reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify existing customers by email if the changes materially affect how we use their data

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, data access requests or concerns, please contact our Data Controller:

Sneha Enterprises — Data Controller
Patna, Bihar – 800001, India
exports@snehaenterprises.in
+91 98765 43210
WhatsApp: +91 98765 43210
Response within 30 business days for data requests

This Privacy Policy is compliant with applicable Indian data protection laws including the
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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