Privacy Policy
1. General Information
The protection of personal data is of particular importance. This Privacy Policy explains the nature, scope, and purpose of the processing of personal data in connection with this website.
2. Controllers
This website presents a publication co-authored by:
Bhuleshwar Mate (India)
and
Kaushambi Mate (Germany)
Data processing responsibilities may vary depending on the region of purchase.
Europe (including Germany):
Controller:
Kaushambi Mate
Marshallstraße 32
48291 Telgte
Germany
Email: contact@vernacularbranding.in
India:
Controller:
Bhuleshwar Mate
Envisionar Design Atelier
C-7, Neeri Road, Barlinge Layout
Laxminagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440022
India
Phone: +91 712 222 8989
Email: contact@vernacularbranding.in
The applicable controller is determined by the region of purchase and interaction.
3. Data Collection
Personal data may be collected when you:
- Purchase a product
- Contact us via email or other means
The data collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Payment-related information (processed by payment providers)
- Any information voluntarily provided
4. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Fulfillment of orders
- Communication with customers
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis
Processing (within the European Union) is carried out on the basis of:
- Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract)
- Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation)
- Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in communication and business operations)
6. Payment Processing
Payment methods vary depending on the region of purchase.
Europe (including Germany):
Payments are processed via Stripe.
Stripe may process personal data such as name, payment details, and billing information. Stripe acts as an independent data controller.
Further information: https://stripe.com/privacy
The seller does not store payment details.
India:
Payments are handled independently by the seller in India using locally available payment methods. The respective seller is responsible for processing personal data related to such transactions.
7. Hosting and Server Log Files
The website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider.
When accessing the website, the hosting provider may automatically collect and store information in server log files, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Date and time of access
- Referrer URL
This data is used to ensure the security and proper operation of the website.
8. Cookies
This website does not use cookies that require consent.
If cookies are used in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual obligations and comply with legal requirements.
10. Data Transfers
Personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union, particularly through service providers such as Stripe.
Such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Rights of Data Subjects
Data subjects within the European Union have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
Requests can be sent to: contact@vernacularbranding.in
12. Right to Lodge a Complaint
Data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Competent authority in Germany:
State Commissioner for Data Protection North Rhine-Westphalia
13. International Users
This website is accessible internationally. Data processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws depending on the region of the user and the responsible seller.
14. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
Last updated: 31 March 2026
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