Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6/6/2026 

  1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to AUFL.SHOP (“Website”), owned and operated by Ajanta Universal Fabrics Limited, a Public Limited Company incorporated under the laws of India and having its registered office at Tasawade MIDC, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra – 415109, India. 

Ajanta Universal Fabrics Limited (“Company”, “AUFL”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal information of visitors, customers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, business partners, and users of AUFL.SHOP. 

By accessing or using the Website, creating an account, making purchases, submitting inquiries, or otherwise interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. 

 

  1. SCOPE OF POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to: 

  • Website visitors 
  • Registered users 
  • Retail customers 
  • Wholesale customers 
  • Distributors 
  • Dealers 
  • Business partners 
  • Vendors 
  • Service providers 
  • Any individual interacting with AUFL.SHOP 

This Policy applies to all personal information collected through: 

  • Website forms 
  • Customer registration 
  • Online purchases 
  • WhatsApp communications 
  • Email communications 
  • Telephone calls 
  • Social media interactions 
  • Customer support requests 

 

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
  2. Personal Information

We may collect: 

  • Full Name 
  • Date of Birth (where applicable) 
  • Gender (optional) 
  • Customer Identification Information 
  1. Contact Information

We may collect: 

  • Mobile Number 
  • Telephone Number 
  • Email Address 
  • Alternate Contact Number 
  1. Billing and Shipping Information

We may collect: 

  • Billing Address 
  • Shipping Address 
  • City 
  • State 
  • Postal Code 
  • Country 
  1. Business Information

For B2B transactions we may collect: 

  • Company Name 
  • GST Number 
  • PAN Number 
  • IEC Number 
  • Authorized Representative Information 
  • Business Address 
  1. Transaction Information

We may collect: 

  • Purchase History 
  • Order Details 
  • Invoice Information 
  • Payment Status 
  • Refund Information 
  1. Communication Information

We may collect: 

  • Customer Support Queries 
  • Email Communications 
  • WhatsApp Messages 
  • SMS Records 
  • Call Records 
  • Feedback and Reviews 
  1. Technical Information

We may collect: 

  • Browser Type 
  • Browser Version 
  • Operating System 
  • Device Information 
  • Session Information 
  1. Device Information

We may collect: 

  • Device Model 
  • Device Identifier 
  • Mobile Device Information 
  • Device Settings 
  1. IP Address Information

We may collect: 

  • IP Address 
  • Approximate Location Information 
  • Network Information 
  • ISP Information 
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may collect information through: 

  • Cookies 
  • Pixels 
  • Tags 
  • Web Beacons 
  • Analytics Tools 

 

  1. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY

When you visit our Website, certain information may automatically be collected, including: 

  • Pages visited 
  • Time spent on pages 
  • Clickstream data 
  • Search queries 
  • Device characteristics 
  • Referring websites 
  • Browser settings 

This information helps improve Website performance and user experience. 

 

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use personal information for the following purposes: 

Order Processing 

  • Processing purchases 
  • Generating invoices 
  • Delivering products 
  • Managing returns and refunds 

Customer Service 

  • Responding to inquiries 
  • Resolving complaints 
  • Providing technical assistance 

Business Operations 

  • Inventory management 
  • Product development 
  • Business analytics 

Marketing 

  • Promotional communications 
  • Product announcements 
  • Special offers 
  • Newsletters 

Legal Compliance 

  • Tax compliance 
  • Regulatory compliance 
  • Corporate record keeping 

Security 

  • Fraud prevention 
  • Chargeback investigation 
  • Risk management 
  • Account security monitoring 

 

  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION

We process information based on: 

  • User consent 
  • Contractual necessity 
  • Legal obligations 
  • Legitimate business interests 
  • Regulatory requirements 

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before processing personal information. 

 

  1. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information. 

Information may be shared with: 

  • Payment processors 
  • Logistics providers 
  • Technology vendors 
  • Cloud service providers 
  • Legal advisors 
  • Government authorities 
  • Tax authorities 
  • Auditors 

Information is disclosed only when necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes. 

 

  1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We engage third-party service providers for: 

  • Website hosting 
  • Payment processing 
  • Shipping services 
  • Marketing automation 
  • Customer support 
  • Analytics services 

These providers may access information solely for providing services on our behalf. 

 

  1. PAYMENT GATEWAY INFORMATION

Payments on AUFL.SHOP may be processed through secure third-party payment gateways. 

We do not store: 

  • Complete credit card numbers 
  • Debit card numbers 
  • CVV information 
  • Internet banking passwords 

Payment processing is governed by the privacy policies of respective payment service providers. 

 

  1. SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS PARTNERS

To fulfill orders, we may share limited information with shipping partners, including: 

  • Name 
  • Mobile Number 
  • Delivery Address 
  • Order Information 

Such information is shared solely for delivery and logistics purposes. 

 

  1. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL MESSAGES

With your consent, we may send: 

  • Promotional Emails 
  • SMS Campaigns 
  • WhatsApp Messages 
  • Product Updates 
  • Special Offers 
  • Event Invitations 

Users may opt out at any time using unsubscribe mechanisms or by contacting us. 

 

  1. WHATSAPP, SMS, EMAIL AND PHONE COMMUNICATION CONSENT

By submitting your details through AUFL.SHOP, you expressly consent to receive: 

  • Order Confirmations 
  • Shipping Updates 
  • Service Notifications 
  • Customer Support Communications 
  • Marketing Communications 

through: 

  • WhatsApp 
  • SMS 
  • Email 
  • Telephone Calls 

You may withdraw marketing consent at any time. 

Transactional communications may continue where required for order fulfillment or legal obligations. 

 

  1. COOKIES POLICY

Essential Cookies 

Required for: 

  • Website functionality 
  • User authentication 
  • Cart management 
  • Security 

These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting Website operation. 

Analytics Cookies 

Used to understand: 

  • Visitor behavior 
  • Website performance 
  • User engagement 

Functional Cookies 

Used to: 

  • Remember preferences 
  • Improve usability 
  • Enhance customer experience 

Marketing Cookies 

Used for: 

  • Advertising campaigns 
  • Retargeting 
  • Personalized promotions 

Users may manage cookie preferences through browser settings. 

 

  1. GOOGLE ANALYTICS AND TRACKING TOOLS

We may use: 

  • Google Analytics 
  • Google Tag Manager 
  • Meta Pixel 
  • Advertising Platforms 
  • Conversion Tracking Tools 

These services may collect anonymized information regarding Website usage and marketing effectiveness. 

Users may disable tracking through browser settings or applicable opt-out mechanisms. 

 

  1. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION

We retain information only for as long as necessary to: 

  • Fulfill business purposes 
  • Comply with legal obligations 
  • Resolve disputes 
  • Enforce agreements 

Retention periods may vary depending on: 

  • Nature of information 
  • Regulatory requirements 
  • Tax obligations 
  • Litigation requirements 

 

  1. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We implement reasonable security measures, including: 

  • SSL Encryption 
  • Secure Hosting Infrastructure 
  • Access Controls 
  • Password Protection 
  • Firewall Protection 
  • Security Monitoring 

Despite our efforts, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. 

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the Internet. 

 

  1. USER RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Subject to applicable laws, users may have the right to: 

  • Access personal information 
  • Correct inaccurate information 
  • Update information 
  • Withdraw consent 
  • Request deletion 
  • Restrict certain processing activities 
  • Opt out of marketing communications 

Requests may be submitted through the contact details provided below. 

 

  1. ACCESS, CORRECTION AND DELETION REQUESTS

Users may request: 

  • Access to their personal information 
  • Correction of inaccurate information 
  • Deletion of information where legally permissible 

Certain information may be retained where required for: 

  • Tax compliance 
  • Regulatory compliance 
  • Contractual obligations 
  • Fraud prevention 
  • Dispute resolution 

 

  1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

AUFL.SHOP is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. 

If we become aware that a child’s information has been collected without lawful authorization, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such information. 

 

  1. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Information may be processed or stored on servers located outside India where permitted by applicable law. 

By using the Website, users consent to such transfers, subject to reasonable safeguards and legal requirements. 

 

  1. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND EXTERNAL LINKS

The Website may contain links to external websites. 

We are not responsible for: 

  • Third-party content 
  • Privacy practices 
  • Security practices 
  • Policies of external websites 

Users should review the privacy policies of third-party websites independently. 

 

  1. COMPLIANCE WITH INDIAN LAWS

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with: 

  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 
  • Information Technology Act, 2000 
  • SPDI Rules, 2011 
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019 
  • Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 
  • Applicable GST Regulations 
  • Other applicable Indian laws 

 

  1. DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023 (DPDP ACT)

Where applicable under the DPDP Act: 

Users may: 

  • Access personal data 
  • Correct personal data 
  • Erase personal data 
  • Withdraw consent 
  • Seek grievance redressal 

The Company shall process personal data only for lawful purposes and implement reasonable safeguards to prevent personal data breaches. 

 

  1. CONSUMER PROTECTION (E-COMMERCE) RULES, 2020 COMPLIANCE

AUFL.SHOP seeks to comply with applicable e-commerce regulations, including obligations relating to: 

  • Transparency 
  • Consumer rights 
  • Grievance handling 
  • Fair business practices 
  • Accurate product information 
  • Complaint resolution 

Consumers may contact us regarding concerns related to products, services, refunds, or Website operations. 

 

  1. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. 

Updated versions shall become effective upon publication on the Website. 

Users are encouraged to periodically review this Policy. 

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of revised terms. 

 

  1. GRIEVANCE OFFICER AND COMPLAINT REDRESSAL

In accordance with applicable laws, users may contact our Grievance Officer regarding complaints, privacy concerns, or data-related requests. 

Grievance Officer Name: [Insert Name] 

Designation: Grievance Officer 

Email: [Insert Email] 

Phone: [Insert Phone Number] 

Business Address: 

Ajanta Universal Fabrics Limited 

Tasawade MIDC, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra – 415109, India 

The Company shall make reasonable efforts to respond within applicable legal timelines. 

 

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Ajanta Universal Fabrics Limited 

Registered Office: 

Tasawade MIDC, Karad, 

Satara, Maharashtra – 415109, India 

Website: AUFL.SHOP 

Email: contact@aufl.in 

GSTIN: 27AACCA0321R1ZP 

PAN: AACCA0321R 

Udyam Registration Number: UDYAM-MH-30-0000003 

By using AUFL.SHOP, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.