Privacy Policy
Last updated: 28 March 2026
Introduction
Arsha Vidya Research and Publication Trust (“AVRPT”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, create an account, and purchase our publications and digital materials.
Scope
This Policy applies to all interactions with our digital platforms, specifically including:
AVRPT is registered in India. This Policy aligns with generally accepted international data protection principles.
Information We Collect
A. Registration Information
When you create an account, we collect your Name, Email address, and Password (stored in encrypted form). If you use Google sign-in, we receive the necessary credentials to authenticate.
B. Checkout Information
For order fulfillment, we collect billing/shipping addresses, phone numbers, and your purchase history.
C. Payment Information
Secure Payments: Payments are processed exclusively through CCAvenue. We do not store card numbers or UPI credentials on our servers.
How We Use Information
Operations
We use your data to process orders, manage your account, and provide seamless access to purchased digital materials.
Communication
We send order confirmations, important account updates, and occasional newsletters about new publications.
Data Storage & Retention
Our website is hosted securely in India. We utilize Amazon S3 for digital file storage and Google Drive for operational workflows.
Retention: Financial and order records are retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance.
Cookies
We believe in privacy by design. We use only essential cookies for:
- Website core functionality
- Shopping cart persistence
- Secure login sessions
We do not use third-party marketing or tracking cookies.
Data Sharing
Data sharing is limited to essential partners required to fulfill our service to you:
- CCAvenue: For secure payment gateway processing.
- Hosting Providers: For storage and digital file delivery.
Affiliate bookstores may view their specific order records but do not have access to your full customer profile.
Your Rights
You have full control over your data. You may request:
Data Access
Record Correction
Account Deletion
For any requests, email us: avrpthelpdesk@gmail.com.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical safeguards. Your passwords are hashed and encrypted, and all sensitive data transfers are protected by SSL/TLS encryption.