Privacy Policy

Veda Leaf Microgreens (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information only when you voluntarily submit it through our contact form:

• Full Name — to address you personally when we contact you
• WhatsApp / Mobile Number — to reach you about your order or enquiry
• Interest Category — optional, to understand your needs better

We do not collect payment information, passwords, government IDs, or any sensitive personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for the following purposes:

• To contact you on WhatsApp regarding your order or enquiry
• To send you a first-order offer if you requested one
• To improve our service based on your stated interest

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third party for marketing purposes.

3. How We Store Your Information

Submitted information is stored in a private Google Sheet accessible only to the business owner (Vikrant Borkhade). The data is stored on Google's servers, which are subject to Google's own security and privacy standards. We do not store your data on any public server or database.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected — typically until your order is completed or your enquiry is resolved. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

5. Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

As a data principal under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure — request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw Consent — withdraw your consent at any time
• Grievance Redressal — raise a complaint with us or the Data Protection Board of India

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details below. We will respond within 72 hours.

6. Cookies

This website does not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party tracking tools. The only cookies present are those set by Next.js for basic website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to WhatsApp and Instagram. These are external services with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.