Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Controller

Thank you for visiting herindiaguide.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this Website in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) is:

2. Information We Collect Automatically (Log Files)

When you access and browse our Website, your web browser automatically transmits certain technical data to our web server. This information is stored in server log files and includes:

• IP address of your device
• Date and time of the request
• Browser type and version
• Operating system used
• The page or resource you requested

Legal Basis (GDPR / DPDP Act): This data is processed based on our legitimate interest to ensure the stability, security, and technical functionality of the Website (Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR). This data is automatically deleted within a standard server retention period unless a security incident requires further investigation.

3. Communication via E-Mail

If you join the Her India launch waitlist, we send your first name and email address to Brevo to send a thank-you and confirmation email. After you confirm, Brevo stores your details in our launch waitlist so we can send guide launch updates and related preorder offers. You can unsubscribe using the link in future launch emails or contact mail@credio.in. If you request a payment link by replying, we use your reply to assist with your preorder. Joining the waitlist does not make a purchase.

To limit automated signups, our signup handler also stores keyed hashes of email and IP addresses with request counts. These entries expire after one hour and are removed on a subsequent signup request. Payment details are not collected by this form.

If you contact us directly via the e-mail address provided on our Website (mail@credio.in), we will collect and process your e-mail address and any personal details included in your message to respond to your inquiry.

Legal Basis: The processing of this data is based on your voluntary provision of data or to perform pre-contractual measures (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).

4. No Direct Sales and No Payment Processing on this Server

Please note that herindiaguide.com is purely an informational presentation platform for the “Her India” travel guides.

• No Checkout: We do not conduct transactions, host shopping carts, or accept payments directly on this server.
• No Sensitive Financial Data: We never collect, store, or process payment information, credit card numbers, or billing addresses on this Website.

5. Third-Party Marketplace Redirections (Gumroad & Etsy)

Our Website contains prominent redirection links and buttons (e.g., “Pre-Order Now”, “Buy on Etsy”, “Buy on Gumroad”) that allow you to purchase the digital products. When you click these buttons, you actively leave our Website and are redirected to external third-party platforms.

Once you leave our Website, data processing is governed entirely by the respective platform providers. We do not control their tracking mechanisms, data processing, or cookies.

A. Sales via Gumroad

If you choose to purchase via Gumroad, your checkout data is processed by Gumroad, Inc. (225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA). Please review the Gumroad Privacy Policy for details on how they process your data.

B. Sales via Etsy (“India Nostalgica”)

If you choose to purchase via Etsy, you will be redirected to an independent European storefront operated under the shop name “India Nostalgica”.

The checkout, account creation, and technical delivery of the PDF digital files are managed entirely by Etsy Ireland Operations Limited (66/67 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, Ireland) or Etsy, Inc. (USA).

The independent operator of the Etsy shop “India Nostalgica” receives the necessary transaction details (such as your name, country, and purchase history) from Etsy to fulfill your order and handle customer support. This transfer is strictly based on the execution of a contract (Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR).

You can view the full legal imprint and separate marketplace privacy policy of the operator directly on the official storefront:

6. Advanced Tracking and Marketing Tools (Google Analytics & Meta Pixel)

Our Website utilizes advanced analytical and marketing services to understand user behavior and optimize our promotional campaigns. These tools operate using cookies and tracking identifiers. Under GDPR, these tools will only activate if you provide your explicit consent via our Cookie Consent Banner (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR).

A. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) for users in Europe, and Google LLC (USA) globally.

• Purpose: Google Analytics collects information about how users interact with our Website (e.g., pages visited, duration of visit, device type, geographic region).
• Anonymization: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize your IP address before it is saved or processed, ensuring that individual users cannot be easily identified.
• Data Transfer: Information generated by cookies about your use of this Website may be transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the United States. Google complies with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for secure data transmission.

7. Your Data Subject Rights (GDPR & DPDP Act)

Depending on your residency, you are entitled to specific legal rights regarding your digital personal data. Users from the European Union (under GDPR) and India (under DPDP Act) have the right to:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent given to us at any time, with future effect.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Grievance / Privacy Officer at: mail@credio.in.

8. Updates to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy to ensure compliance with updated legal regulations or to reflect changes in our Website infrastructure. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised effective date.