Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Privacy Policy section of Balakanda. This document delineates our procedures concerning the collection, utilization, and disclosure of personally identifiable information acquired from users navigating our digital platform, situated at balakanda.com. Your usage of our website implies your consent to the management of your data as explicated in this Privacy Policy. It’s essential to note that this document is subject to modifications in the future, and your continued utilization of our services signifies your acceptance of potential updates. The term “Processing” encompasses a spectrum of activities, ranging from deploying cookies on devices to executing actions such as collection, storage, deletion, utilization, consolidation, and disclosure—all transpiring within the geographical confines of the United States. For users residing outside the United States, please be advised that your personally identifiable information will be transmitted to and processed in the U.S., where it will be handled and stored in adherence to United States privacy standards. In this Privacy Declaration, the terms ‘we,’ ‘our,’ and ‘us’ pertain to Balakanda, more commonly identified as balakanda.com. For detailed information on contacting our company, kindly refer to this Connect.

Data Collection Overview

This platform meticulously gathers a diverse array of personal information, a process initiated solely upon the voluntary submission by our esteemed users. The categories of personal information encompass:
  • First and last name
  • Street address, comprehensive with city, state, and zip code
  • Email addresses
  • Telephone numbers
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Details regarding housing, education, and marital status
  • Any supplementary information willingly provided by users
  • IP address, device specifics, and user agent
Moreover, this site engages in the collection of specific information both during and after your visit, elucidated as follows:
  • User traffic information on our website
  • Data signifying the completion of a transaction on a third-party website, facilitated by us at the member’s explicit request

Utilization of Information

The acquisition of data pertaining to you serves the fundamental purpose of delivering our services, administering your account, and facilitating communication concerning services and promotions deemed potentially relevant to your interests. Data derived from balakanda.com is harnessed to tailor and enhance your subsequent interactions with our platform. In instances where it becomes imperative or permissible under the law, we may disclose information to regulatory or law enforcement entities. When the information you furnish includes sensitive personal data, its utilization and disclosure are restricted, adhering diligently to legal stipulations.

Retention of Data

The retention of your information shall endure solely for the duration necessitated by the objectives expounded in this Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Your Information

The collection of email addresses and phone numbers is exclusively conducted for purposes associated with the site, and we refrain from divulging such details to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional endeavors. With the exception of opt-in data and consent from text messaging originators, all other categories of information shall remain confidential and not be shared with any external entities.

Privacy of Minors

In compliance with the Federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we refrain from intentionally seeking nonpublic personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 13 without obtaining parental consent. Individuals below the age of 18 are not authorized to register as users on the site.

Legal Foundation for Data Processing

Our processing of your personal information is grounded in two legal principles:
  • Consent: By engaging with this balakanda.com, you voluntarily consent to the collection and utilization of your personal data as meticulously outlined in this document. Your consent is entirely discretionary, and data collection is executed solely when it is contractually necessary, legally mandated, or for designated marketing purposes.
  • Legitimate Interest: Your information may be employed to furnish you with information pertaining to our products and services when we deem it aligns with your reasonable expectations. This encompasses instances where you furnish your contact details in response to our advertising, when you reach out to us during unavailability, or to solicit quotes for our products or services. It is within your prerogative to opt out of such communications at any given time.

Engagement with External Entities

At Balakanda, we grant trusted service providers access to your data to facilitate the delivery of our services. Additionally, we establish partnerships with collaborators in the realms of advertising and analytics to enhance your overall experience. The disclosure of your information may transpire in particular situations, such as during business transitions or in adherence to legal requirements. Rest assured, we uphold the sanctity of your privacy and refrain from sharing personal data for marketing purposes unless we have procured your explicit consent.

Opt-Out Guidelines

We afford users with choices and alternatives where pragmatically and indispensably feasible. Users possess the option to abstain from certain features by refraining from registering on our website, abstaining from subscribing to electronic newsletters or emails, and refraining from engaging in interactive domains such as message boards, forums, surveys, or polls.

Communication Preference Management

We hold your communication preferences in high regard and provide both opt-out and opt-in procedures for various types of communication:
  • Opting not to receive updates: You retain the choice to abstain from receiving updates from our website, electronic newsletters, or emails.
  • Opting not to participate: The decision to refrain from participating in specific interactive domains, such as message boards, forums, surveys, and polls, is entirely at your discretion.
  • Opting out of promotions: If you no longer wish to receive information concerning promotions, advertisements, or offers, you have the option to unsubscribe or follow the provided instructions.
  • Opt-In Procedures: Conversely, should you wish to receive specific communications from us, you can furnish your consent when prompted.

Utilization of Cookies

The employment of cookies and analogous technologies is integral to accumulating balakanda.com usage data and elevating user experiences. While it is within your purview to configure your browser to decline cookies, it is imperative to note that such actions may impede specific features on balakanda.com.

Consent for SMS, Text & Push Notifications

Upon furnishing your information, encompassing your name, email address, and phone number, it is automatically incorporated into our contact database. Unless you choose to opt out of any or all of these communication channels, you hereby grant consent to receive messages from us through phone, email, or text. For the duration that your agreement to receive these communications persists, you will consistently receive them.

Modifications to Our Privacy Policy

This webpage will be revised whenever adjustments are made to our privacy policy, ensuring users are apprised of the information we collect, its utilization, and the circumstances under which disclosure may occur.

California Privacy Entitlements

Residents of California reserve the right to request details regarding categories of shared information or to exercise the option of refraining from sharing their data with third parties. We adhere to the opt-out alternative; kindly consult the OPT-OUT POLICY section for comprehensive details.

California “Do Not Track” Legislation

Signals denoted as “Do Not Track” emanating from users’ browsers are not accorded recognition. With the exception of instances described in connection with Google Analytics, we neither collect nor authorize the collection of nonpublic personally identifiable information pertaining to users’ online activities.

Adherence to the Do-Not-Call Registry

Each consumer possesses the entitlement to register their phone number in the National Do Not Call Registry, which is generally applicable to any endeavor involving the promotion of products or services through interstate phone calls. Nonetheless, a business retains the ability to communicate with a consumer with whom it maintains an ongoing business relationship for a duration of up to eighteen (18) months subsequent to the consumer’s latest purchase, delivery, or payment. Furthermore, the company may initiate contact for a period of up to three (3) months following the consumer’s application or inquiry, even in cases where the consumer’s number is enlisted on the National Do Not Call Registry.