Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://westernghatsexporters.com

Western Ghats Exporters (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and provides export, sourcing, and international trade services from India.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It

2.1 Comments

When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/

2.2 Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract such data.

Some images used on this website are sourced from third-party platforms such as Freepik, Pexels, Adobe Stock, Unsplash, and similar providers. These images remain the property of their respective copyright owners.

Additionally, certain images used on this website are generated using Gemini (Google AI – Nano Banana).

2.3 Contact Forms

Information submitted through contact forms, enquiry forms, quotation forms, or other forms is used strictly for business communication, export coordination, and internal operational purposes. All data is handled securely and treated as confidential.

3. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website usage.

  • Cookies may store your name, email, and preferences for convenience
  • Session and functional cookies help manage website operations
  • Preference cookies improve browsing experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These behave as if you visited the external website directly.

Such websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

5. Information Collection and Use

We collect information to:

  • Provide and manage our export and sourcing services
  • Respond to enquiries, quotations, and business communication
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse

6. Types of Data Collected

6.1 Personal Data

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company details
  • Address information
6.2 Usage Data

We may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device information
6.3 Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools to:

  • Monitor website usage
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse performance

7. Use of Data

Western Ghats Exporters uses collected data to:

  • Provide and maintain services
  • Respond to enquiries and export requirements
  • Improve website performance
  • Monitor usage and enhance user experience
  • Ensure data security and prevent misuse

8. Data Transfer

As an export-oriented business, your information may be shared with international partners, suppliers, or service providers where required for business communication and export coordination.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection practices.

9. Disclosure of Data

9.1 Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal data if required to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or misuse
  • Ensure safety of users or the public

10. Security of Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

11. Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to support website operations, analytics, and communication. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and use data only for specified purposes.

12. Analytics

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to monitor website performance and user behaviour.

Google may process data in accordance with its privacy policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

13. Data Retention

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

  • Fulfil business and operational purposes
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

14. Your Data Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your data

Such requests can be made by contacting us using the details below.

15. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor data, including comments, may be processed through automated spam detection services.

16. Children’s Privacy

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

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us:

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