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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2026 • Your trust is our highest priority.

1. Commitment to Privacy

At Dhoondo, we believe that local shopkeepers and consumers deserve clear, transparent, and uncompromising privacy standards. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, store, process, and protect your information when you access our website, create a digital storefront, or interact with local retailers on Dhoondo.

2Information We Collect

Seller Account Information

We collect your verified 10-digit mobile phone number via secure OTP authentication. We do not require or store sensitive passwords.

Storefront & Location Data

Your store name, business category, contact phone number, physical address, and map coordinates pinned by you so local buyers can locate your shop.

Product Catalog Media

Product names, descriptions, retail pricing, and product photos uploaded by the merchant, hosted via secure Cloudinary storage.

Transaction Records

When paying for the Pro subscription plans (Monthly ₹129 or Yearly ₹1,499), payments are processed directly by Razorpay. We do not store credit card or UPI PIN details.

3How We Use Your Information

  • To publish your public digital storefront on Dhoondo so customers can browse your items.
  • To display direct WhatsApp and phone call buttons so shoppers can contact your store directly.
  • To provide analytics on store views, product inquiries, and customer interest in your seller dashboard.
  • To verify seller authenticity and protect customers against spam, fraudulent listings, or scams.

4Trusted Service Providers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We partner only with reputable technology vendors to maintain platform operations:

  • Google Firebase: Used for secure telephone OTP verification.
  • MongoDB Atlas: Encrypted enterprise cloud database storage.
  • Cloudinary: Content delivery network and image optimization for product photos.
  • Razorpay: RBI-licensed PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor for store subscriptions.

5Your Control & Data Rights

You retain complete control over your store and personal information:

  • You can modify your store details, description, hours, phone number, and map location anytime from the Store Settings.
  • You can add, edit, or delete any product listing immediately from your dashboard.
  • You may request complete account deletion and data wiping by contacting our support helpline on WhatsApp at +91 9678167144.

Grievance & Privacy Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), you may contact our Grievance Officer regarding any privacy concerns:

Officer: Privacy Grievance Redressal

Official WhatsApp Support: +91 9678167144 (WhatsApp Only)

Entity: Dhoondo Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

Location: India