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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026  ·  Effective immediately

We collect only what we need to fulfil your order and keep you updated. We don't sell your data. Ever.

1. Who We Are

Snugg Store is an independent plush toy shop operated by Smera Duragkar, accessible at snugg.online. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at @snugg_online on Instagram.

2. What We Collect

We collect information in the following situations:

DataWhen collectedWhy
Name, email, phone When you place an order or sign in with Google To confirm your order, send shipping updates, and identify your account
Delivery address At checkout To ship your order
Order history & total spent Automatically when an order is placed To show you your past orders and power our customer dashboard
Payment details At checkout (handled by Razorpay) We never see or store your card/UPI details — Razorpay processes all payments directly
Profile picture If you sign in with Google Displayed on your profile page for a personalised experience
Reviews & ratings If you submit a review Shown publicly on the product page

We do not collect cookies beyond what your browser stores locally (theme preference, session token). We do not use advertising trackers or analytics scripts.

3. How We Use Your Data

We do not send marketing newsletters unless you explicitly opt in (we currently have no newsletter).

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following services to run the store. Each has its own privacy policy:

ServicePurposeData shared
Razorpay Payment processing Your payment details (handled end-to-end by Razorpay; we receive only a payment confirmation)
Google Identity Services Sign-in with Google Your Google name, email, and profile picture (if you choose to sign in)
Resend Transactional email delivery Your name, email address, and order details (to send you order emails)
Twilio (optional) WhatsApp order updates Your phone number and order ID (only when WhatsApp notifications are active)
Cloudinary Product image hosting No personal data — product images only
Upstash Redis Database (orders, customers, products) All order and customer data we collect is stored here, in a secure cloud database
Vercel Website hosting & serverless functions Standard server logs (IP address, request path) retained briefly for debugging

5. Data Retention

We keep your order and customer data for as long as needed to handle returns, disputes, and accounting obligations. If you'd like your data deleted, contact us and we'll remove your customer profile and anonymise your order records within 7 business days.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, DM us on Instagram @snugg_online.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Security

We use HTTPS across the entire site, HMAC-signed authentication tokens for admin access, and industry-standard security practices. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version. We'll note significant changes clearly.

10. Contact

Questions or concerns about your privacy? Reach us on Instagram @snugg_online.


See also: Terms & Conditions