Privacy

Last Updated on July 30, 2025

This website, www.namkeenqueens.com (the “Site”), is owned and operated by Namkeen Queens referred to as “us”, “we”, or “our” as the context may require).  Your privacy is very important to us, which is why this Privacy Policy has been created.  This Privacy Policy will help you understand what information we receive from you and how we use that information.  Please note that by using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, so please read carefully.  

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect certain information from you when you visit the Site.  This information includes both personal information and non-personal information.  “Personal Information” is considered information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated or linked to an individual or household.  “Non-Personal Information” is considered information that cannot be used to personally identify, relate to, describe, or reasonably be linked to an individual or household.  We may collect both Personal and Non-Personal Information as described below.

USER-PROVIDED INFORMATION

When you make a purchase, or attempt to make a purchase, you provide us with certain information voluntarily.  Such information may include:

  • Identification information such as your name, your email address, your mobile phone number, your postal address, and other related information
  • Financial information when purchasing an item, such as your billing address, phone number, credit card, debit card, or other payment method
  • Commercial information, such as information relating to the products you purchased, obtained, or considered
  • Other information you provide us, such as information you provide us when you contact us; or information you post on the Site

AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION

When you use the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your visit.  Such information may include:

  • Browser or Device information, such as your Internet address, your browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), timestamps, type of mobile device, device event information, and other certain non-identifying information
  • Aggregate usage and volume statistical information to help us diagnose any technical problems and to help us better improve the Site
  • Geolocation information to provide location-based services 
  • Internet activity information, such as what products or sites you view, search terms, or other information about how you use or interact with the Site

INFORMATION FROM THIRD PARTIES

We may receive information from third parties such as marketing partners, social media platforms, and other service providers.  Such information is not collected directly by us, but by a third party and is subject to the relevant third party’s own separate privacy and data collection policies.  We do not have control on how your personal data is handled by third parties.  Any personal information we receive or collect from your social media accounts depends on your social media account’s privacy settings.

COOKIES

We may use cookies and similar technologies, such as pixels or web beacons to collect information about your experience with the Site.  Cookies are small data files saved by your browser that transmit information such as your session ID, user ID, and conversion data.  This information helps us monitor traffic and usage of the Site.  Any cookie information we receive about you is used to improve and ensure the best performance of the Site.

ANALYTICS

We use third-party analytics services and data providers to collect non-sensitive user information sent by your device, such as your IP address, browser types, operating systems, search terms, and other statistics and information that assists us in improving the Site.  We use and analyze this information to determine ways to better improve your experience with our Site.

PURPOSE OF COLLECTING INFORMATION

We collect and use Personal and Non-Personal Information with your consent to provide, maintain, and develop our products and services and to create an efficient and useful Site.  

We use your Personal Information to provide our products to you, to fulfill your orders, process your payment information, arrange for shipping, and provide you with order confirmations and updates.  We further use your Personal Information to communicate with you and to provide you with information or advertising that may be of interest to you.

We use your Non-Personal Information to improve the Site and to ensure it is operating as it should be.  Further, Non-Personal Information is used to perform analytics on the Site to optimize the Site and our products, to resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, create security measures, to analyze engagement with visitors, and to comply with applicable law. 

HOW THE INFORMATION IS SHARED

The Site’s main purpose is to provide you with our products and information that may be useful to you.  We do not generally receive Personal Information from you unless you make a purchase or sign-up to receive emails from us. We do not sell your Personal or Non-Personal Information, but we may share your Personal or Non-Personal Information to provide our products and services.  We will only share your information to the following:

  • Third Party Service Providers – we use third party service providers, such as data storage, hosting, servers, fulfillment centers, and marketing platforms (“Service Providers”).  These Service Providers will be given access to your information as reasonably necessary to provide you with access to the Site and in order to provide our products and services.  
  • Payment Processors – your payment and transaction information may be used to process your purchase via a third-party processor.  
  • Affiliates – we may share your information with our affiliate companies, including partners, advertiser, or other companies licensed by or partnering with Namkeen Queens (“Affiliate”).  Affiliates may use the information to provide more analytics and research and may at times provide you with offers that you may find interesting based on your preferences.  
  • Third Party Advertisers – while using our Site, you may see certain advertisements.  We may share certain information to third party advertisers so that they can deliver these advertisements that they believe would be of interest to you.  Upon clicking on any of the advertisements you may be taken to a third party’s website.  Any information you provide to such third-party advertiser’s beyond your use of the Site is controlled by privacy policy and terms of that third party advertiser.
  • Legal Purposes - we may share your information for legal purposes, such as to comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena request or court order, to exercise our legal rights, to defend against legal claims, and to protect Namkeen Queens from any illegal activity or fraud. 

Further, when you sign up for any promotion or for our Site, you expressly agree to receiving commercial email form Namkeen Queens and its Affiliates.  These emails will relate to offers regarding specific products and services, newsletters, sweepstakes or promotion announcements, and other similar offers.  You may unsubscribe from these e-mails at any time to cease receiving correspondence from Namkeen Queens by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email you receive. 

RETENTION AND DELETION

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which that information was collected and to the extent required by applicable law.  When we no longer have a legitimate business need to retain your personal information, we will delete or anonymize the information.

PRIVACY RIGHTS

We value the rights of our customers and provide options regarding how your personal information is handled, as detailed within this Section.  Depending on your geographical location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.   

RIGHT TO KNOW

You have the right to confirm whether we are processing information about you.  Under California law, you have the right to obtain certain details about the personal information about you.   If you are a California resident, you may make a request by following the instructions in Section 6 below. 

RIGHT TO ACCESS

You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your personal information.   

RIGHT TO CORRECT OR DELETE

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies, update your information, or delete your personal information that we have collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions.  We may be unable to delete your information if we are still processing an order or completing a transaction, resolving security incidents, or complying with a legal obligation. 

RIGHT TO NOT BE DISCRIMINATED

You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising any of your rights.  We will not deny services or provide an altered experience in response to you executing any of your rights under California law. 

RIGHT TO OPT-OUT

Emails - You may at any time cease communications between Namkeen Queens and yourself.  If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, you may click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of an email you receive or by sending us an email at privacy@namkeenqueens.com.

Internet Based Advertising, Cookies, and Analytics - At this time, when we automatically collect information from you for the purpose of tracking your online activity, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals or frameworks.  Cookies and tracking help us improve our Site and better serve you.  While you may not opt out of receiving online advertisements generally, you may control the collection of data on our Site used for targeted advertising during your visits to other websites.  To opt out of these types of advertisements, you may visit the Networking Advertising Initiative for more information about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising.  See https://thenai.org/ for general information about the NAI and https://thenai.org/opt-out/ for the opt-out page. You may also visit https://youradchoices.com/control to learn about online behavioral advertising and how to opt-out from online behavioral ads served by some or all participating companies.

Sharing of Your Personal Information – We only disclose your personal information to third parties with your affirmative consent.  However, if you do not wish to share your personal information, you have the right to opt out of the sharing of your personal information. 

EXERCISING YOUR RIGHTS

To exercise your rights within this Privacy Policy, you may submit a verifiable consumer request to us by either emailing us at privacy@namkeenqueens.com or calling us at 646-374-8468.  Only you, or someone legally authorized to act on your behalf, may make a verifiable consumer request related to your personal information.  

Your verifiable request must include sufficient information that allows us to (i) reasonably verify you are the person about whom we collected personal information and (ii) sufficiently describe your request with enough detail so that we may properly respond.  We reserve the right to deny a verifiable consumer request if we cannot verify your identity or authority to make the request.  

We shall make reasonable attempts to respond to verifiable consumer requests within forty-five (45) days of its receipt.  If we require more time, we will inform you of our reason and extension period in writing.  Any disclosures we provide will only cover the 12-month period preceding the verifiable consumer request’s receipt.  

INFORMATION STORED AND SECURITY

We take commercially reasonable and appropriate measures to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of your information by carefully limiting access to the database in which your personal information is stored.  Even though we follow reasonable procedures to protect your information, Namkeen Queens cannot ensure or guarantee that your information will be secure in all circumstances.  Should you believe that someone is attempting or has improperly accessed your account, please contact us immediately at privacy@namkeenqueens.com.

CHILDREN

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.  By using the Site, you represent that you are above the age of 13.  While our Site is not specifically geared or directed toward children under the age of 13, if we inadvertently receive personal information from someone under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.  

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may make modifications to this Privacy Policy from time to time.  If we make any material changes, we will notify you of such changes by posting the new policy, or by sending you an e-mail.  Please review this Privacy Policy to ensure you are up-to-date on our latest updates.  Your continued use of the Services will constitute acceptance of any such modifications.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the Site, or about Namkeen Queens, please contact info@namkeenqueens.com.