Privacy Policy
A complete, verified account of every piece of data Vestrostyles collects, why it is collected, how it is protected, and what rights you hold under Indian law.
Statutory Notice & Accessibility
In accordance with Section 5 of the DPDP Act 2023, this Privacy Policy is provided in English to the Data Principal (you). Vestrostyles is legally committed to providing this document in any of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India upon request.
Data Fiduciary Identification
Vestrostyles operates as the Data Fiduciary, determining the purpose and means of processing your personal data.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity Name | Vestrostyles |
| Registered Office | GF-104, East Azad Nagar, East Delhi, New Delhi - 110051 |
| Brand Name | Vestrostyles |
| Official Website | www.vestrostyles.com |
| Support Email | info@vestrostyles.com |
| Grievance Officer | Anupam Jain, Grievance Redressal Officer |
| Grievance Email | info@vestrostyles.com |
What Data We Collect — Complete & Verified
We follow the principle of Data Minimisation — collecting only what is strictly necessary. The following is a verified record of every category of personal data our platform processes.
How We Collect Data
| Method | What It Collects |
|---|---|
| Account Registration Form | Full name, email, password |
| Waitlist Sign-Up Form | Email, phone number |
| Profile Update Form | Full name, avatar (optional) |
| Checkout Address Forms | Full shipping / billing address details |
| Authorised Payment Gateway | Payment method and unique transaction IDs (processed server-side) |
| Product Reviews Form | Star rating, written review text |
| Middleware & Infrastructure (automatic) | IP address (transient), user-agent (transient), session cookies |
How Your Data Is Used
We use your personal data solely for the following declared purposes:
Consent Management & Right to Withdraw
Basis of Processing: Your data is processed on the basis of Explicit Consent, obtained when you create an account (Terms & Conditions checkbox) or submit the waitlist form.
Right to Withdraw: You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing info@vestrostyles.com or navigating to Account Settings to request deletion.
Data Processors & Third-Party Disclosures
We share your data only with authorised, vetted Data Processors who process data strictly on our behalf:
| Service Category | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Processing Services | Contact info and order amount | Secure payment processing. We never store raw card numbers. |
| Cloud Infrastructure Providers | All stored personal data | Secure database and authentication infrastructure. |
| Logistics & Delivery Partners | Shipping address and contact info | Physical delivery of your orders. |
| Email & Notification Services | Name and email address | Sending transactional and waitlist emails. |
Data Retention Schedule
| Data Category | Retention Period | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Financial & Legal Records (Orders, Invoices) | 7 years | Mandatory compliance — GST Act and Income Tax Act |
| Account Profile & Settings | Until account deletion | Providing platform services and account management |
| Waitlist & Marketing Data | Until drop concludes or opt-out | Product launch notifications |
| Security & Audit Logs | Up to 1 year | Security governance and fraud prevention |
Security Commitment
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing your personal data.
- Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption protocols (TLS) for data in transit and at rest.
- Access Controls: Strict internal access policies ensure that your data is only accessible to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis.
- Payment Security: All payments are processed through PCI-DSS compliant partners. We never store raw card or banking credentials.
Breach Response Protocol
In the event of a personal data breach, Vestrostyles will notify the Data Protection Board of India within the statutory period (typically 72 hours of discovery) and will inform affected users as required by law.
Your Rights as Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act 2023, you are entitled to:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | Email info@vestrostyles.com to receive a summary of your data being processed |
| Right to Correction | Log in → Account Settings → Edit Profile; or email info@vestrostyles.com |
| Right to Erasure (Account Deletion) | Email info@vestrostyles.com with subject: 'Account Deletion Request'. We erase within 30 days, subject to legal retention requirements. |
| Right to Nomination | Designate someone to exercise your rights in event of death or incapacity. Contact info@vestrostyles.com. |
| Right to Grievance Redressal | If unresolved within 30 days, escalate to the Data Protection Board of India. |
Anti-Dark Pattern Commitment
Vestrostyles fully adheres to the CCPA Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns 2023:
| Commitment | Implementation |
|---|---|
| No Basket Sneaking | Only items you explicitly add are included. We never add products, insurance, or add-ons without your active selection. |
| No Hidden Charges | Shipping cost is calculated and displayed transparently before payment confirmation. |
| No Forced Continuity | Vestrostyles does not offer subscription products at this time. |
| Transparent Pricing | The price displayed on the product page is the price you pay. |
| Clear Consent | All consent checkboxes are unchecked by default and require your active selection. |
Mandatory AI & Synthetic Content Disclosure
In accordance with the IT Amendment Rules 2026:
- Synthetic Media: If Vestrostyles uses AI-generated imagery for product models, backgrounds, or promotional content, it will be clearly labelled as “Synthetically Generated” or “AI-Generated Image” adjacent to the content.
- Automated Decisions: We do not use fully automated decision-making processes that significantly affect your legal rights without human oversight.
- AI in Commerce: Product recommendations (if any) use aggregate, non-personal signals. No individual profiling is used for discriminatory pricing.
Children's Privacy
Vestrostyles is not directed at individuals under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact info@vestrostyles.com immediately for prompt deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our data practices change:
- The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised
- A notice will be displayed on the website for 14 days after any material change
- For significant changes, we will email all registered users
Continued use of our platform after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact & Grievance Redressal
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Grievance Officer | Anupam Jain |
| Designation | Grievance Redressal Officer |
| info@vestrostyles.com | |
| Response Time | Within 30 days of receipt |
| Registered Address | GF-104, East Azad Nagar, East Delhi, New Delhi - 110051 |
v1.1.0 — Vestrostyles Legal Team — April 11, 2026