PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01/05/2025

Last Updated: 28/01/2026

SORE SOLDIER (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you access our website, purchase our products, or interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide
  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Account login details
  • Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party gateways)
  • Customer support communications
b. Automatically Collected Information
  • IP address
  • Device type, browser type
  • Pages visited, time spent, interaction data
  • Cookies and similar technologies
c. Third-Party Sources
  • Payment processors
  • Shipping partners
  • Analytics and marketing platforms
  • Social media platforms (only if you interact with our content)
2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders
  • To provide customer support
  • To manage user accounts
  • To improve our products, website, and services
  • To communicate updates, offers, or important notices
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To prevent fraud, misuse, or security threats

We only collect data that is necessary, lawful, and proportionate.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR & DPDP)

We process personal data based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests (such as security, analytics, and service improvement)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure website functionality
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Improve user experience

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data only with:

  • Payment gateways
  • Logistics and shipping partners
  • IT, analytics, and marketing service providers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and industry-accepted security measures.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes stated in this policy
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to certain processing
  • Request data portability

India (DPDP): Right to access, correction, erasure, and grievance redressal

EU (GDPR): Right to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability

California (CCPA): Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)

Requests can be made by contacting us (see Section 14).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted transactions
  • Secure servers
  • Restricted access controls

However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies independently.

12. Brand Discretion and Control

SORE SOLDIER retains full discretion over:

  • Data handling processes
  • Platform features and availability
  • Business decisions related to products and services

Nothing in this policy limits our lawful rights to operate, modify, or discontinue any aspect of the Services.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact & Grievance Redressal

For privacy-related questions, requests, or grievances:

support@soresoldier.com