Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Welcome to Winsome Planet (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website https://winsomeplanet.com (“Website”).

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Full Name
  • Email address
  • Contact number (if shared)
  • Location (if shared via forms or tools)
  • Feedback, messages, or submissions

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device identifiers
  • Operating system, pages viewed, session duration
  • Referral URLs and geographic location (approximate)

C. Cookies & Similar Technologies:
We use cookies, pixels, and scripts to analyze user behavior, improve functionality, and provide personalized experiences. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & Global Compliance)

We process your data based on one or more of the following:

  • Consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with a legal obligation
  • Legitimate interest (e.g., site analytics and optimization)

3. How Do We Use Your Information?

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Website
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Send newsletters and updates (only if opted-in)
  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Will Your Information Be Shared With Anyone?

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email tools)
  • Legal Authorities (when required to comply with legal processes)
  • Business Partners (in case of merger, acquisition, or restructuring with proper safeguards)

5. International Data Transfers

We may process your data outside your country of residence. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent measures) as required under GDPR, Indian DPDP Act, and other international laws.

6. Third-Party Tools & Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., YouTube, affiliate hotel or flight providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

7. Social Logins

If you access our services via social media (e.g., Google, Facebook), we may receive certain profile information authorized by you. You can manage this via your social media settings.

8. Retention of Information

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated or to comply with legal requirements.

9. Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, access controls) to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, DPDP, Global)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct or delete your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • Data portability (in a structured, machine-readable format)

To exercise your rights, contact us at winsomeplanet@gmail.com.

12. Do-Not-Track and Cookie Preferences

We honor “Do-Not-Track” browser settings where technically feasible. You can also manage cookies directly from our Cookie Consent Manager or browser tools.

13. Rights of California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, shared, or sold
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of the sale (we do not sell your data)
  • Receive equal service and price regardless of privacy preferences

To exercise these rights, email us at winsomeplanet@gmail.com with the subject “California Privacy Rights.”

14. India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Compliance

As per India’s DPDP Act:

  • We obtain explicit consent for collecting personal data.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • We do not collect or store sensitive personal data unless required.
  • Your data will not be shared without proper safeguards.

15. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date and notify users as required by applicable law.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us via:
Email: winsomeplanet@gmail.com
Website: https://winsomeplanet.com