Privacy Policy
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Buddha Essence ("we," "us," or "our") implements rigorous data protection protocols. This statement details how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information.
COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA
Personal data refers to information directly/indirectly identifying you, excluding irreversibly anonymized/aggregated data.
Safety & Compliance Framework
We adhere to GDPR principles (lawfulness, fairness, transparency) and employ data minimization. Processing activities include fraud monitoring and policy enforcement, justified by our legitimate interest in service security.
TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
User-Provided Data:
Account creation details (name, email, contact)
Purchase information (payment cards, billing/shipping addresses)
Survey/chat interactions and customer support inquiries
Automated Service Usage Data:
Device identifiers (IP address, unique device ID, browser/OS type)
Geolocation data (via GPS/IP when enabled)
Behavioral analytics (page views, session duration, clickstreams)
PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
Service Provision & Improvement:
Order fulfillment and account management
Product development via data analysis and audits
Contest/promotion administration (subject to supplemental rules)
Communication:
Transactional alerts (order confirmations, policy updates)
Marketing communications (with opt-out via contact@buddhaandessence.com)
Personalized experiences across platforms (with consent)
COOKIE POLICY
Definition: Text files storing identifiers on browsers/devices.
Applications:
User authentication and preference retention
Ad performance measurement and behavioral analytics
Cross-device security protocols
DATA DISCLOSURE PROTOCOLS
Strategic Partnerships:
Shared only for service delivery/marketing (no third-party sales without consent)
Legal Obligations:
Compliance with EEA/GDPR mandates (Article 6(1) basis)
Mergers/acquisitions requiring data transfers
Law enforcement/national security requests
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Age Restriction: Services prohibited for users under 16
Data Remediation: Immediate deletion upon accidental collection
Reporting: Notify contact@buddhaandessence.com if underage data is detected
YOUR RIGHTS
Access/Correction: Request records via verified identity checks
Deletion/Restriction: Object to processing (exceptions apply for legal holds)
Data Portability: Receive structured machine-readable copies
Complaints: Lodge with EU Data Protection Authorities
Response Timeline: 30 days (extensions notified per GDPR Article 12)
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
External sites operate under independent policies
No liability for third-party content/practices
SECURITY & RETENTION
Protections: AES-256 encryption, RBAC access controls, annual penetration testing
Retention: Duration necessary for stated purposes or legal mandates
POLICY UPDATES
Revised versions effective immediately upon posting
Continued use constitutes acceptance
Account closure requests: contact@buddhaandessence.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Data Protection Officer:
contact@buddhaandessence.com