Privacy Policy
Your notes matter. So does your privacy. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and the choices you have — written in clear language for India-based shoppers and readers.
Last updated: 28 September 2025
Compliance and Data Protection
At PaperMint, we are committed to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We prioritize the protection of your data and privacy, implementing industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information.
Data Collection and Usage
We collect, store, and process personal information strictly in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards. Our data-handling practices are regularly reviewed to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
Transparency and Accountability
Transparency is at the core of our operations. We clearly outline how your data is collected, used, and stored. Our policies reflect our ongoing efforts to maintain compliance and accountability.
User Rights and Choices
As part of our commitment to compliance, we respect your rights to access, update, and delete your personal information. You can request data modifications or removals by contacting us at papermint@gmail.com.
1) Scope
This policy applies to our websites (including root.html, collections.html, and journal.html), order communications, and customer support interactions handled by PaperMint across India.
2) Information We Collect
We may collect contact details (name, email, phone), order and delivery information, and technical data such as device type and coarse location derived from IP. We do not collect sensitive categories unless legally required and explicitly provided by you.
3) How We Use Information
We use data to fulfill orders, answer questions, improve site performance, prevent fraud, and personalize content like product suggestions or article highlights. We never sell your personal data.
4) Legal Bases
Depending on the context, we rely on performance of a contract (order processing), legitimate interests (site security, analytics), consent (optional marketing), and compliance with legal obligations (tax and records).
5) Cookies & Analytics
We use strictly necessary cookies for core features (cart, session) and limited analytics to understand page performance. You can adjust cookie preferences via your browser; some features may not work without essential cookies.
6) Third-Party Processors
When needed, we work with vetted service providers for payments, delivery, and basic analytics. Each provider is bound by contract to process personal data only on our instructions and to apply appropriate safeguards.
7) Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected — for example, order records retained to meet accounting and legal requirements — after which we securely delete or anonymize it.
8) International Transfers
If data is transferred outside your region, we use lawful transfer mechanisms (such as standard contractual clauses) and assess partner safeguards to protect your information.
9) Security
We apply layered controls including encryption in transit (HTTPS), least-privilege access, credential rotation, and regular review of logs. No method is perfect, but we work continuously to strengthen our defenses.
10) Your Choices
You can opt out of optional emails, update profile details, or request deletion of your account records. For any request, write to papermint@gmail.com and include the email address used with us so we can verify and act promptly.
11) Children’s Privacy
PaperMint is designed for general audiences and not directed to children under 13. If we learn that a child’s data was submitted without appropriate consent, we will delete it.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect product or legal changes. When we post updates, we revise the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.