Privacy policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Next Gen Toys (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and purchase from our store.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy applies to:

  • Current and former website visitors
  • Customers who make purchases
  • Users who contact us or interact with our services

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better service, process orders, and improve your experience.

A. Contact Information

We may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mobile number
  • Shipping address
  • Billing address
  • City, State, Pincode, Country
  • IP address (for delivery verification and fraud prevention)

B. Payment & Billing Information

When you make a purchase:

  • We collect billing name and billing address.
  • We do not store or collect credit/debit card numbers on our servers.

All payment transactions are securely processed through trusted third-party payment gateways integrated with Shopify.

Your card details are encrypted and handled directly by the payment processor.


C. Information You Provide

We may collect information:

  • When you contact us via email or WhatsApp
  • When you leave reviews or feedback
  • When you participate in promotions or surveys

You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.


D. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Operating system

This information helps us improve performance and security.


3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly From You

When you:

  • Place an order
  • Create an account
  • Contact customer support
  • Subscribe to newsletters

Automatically (Passive Collection)

We collect information from you passively. We use tracking tools like Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, browser cookies and web beacons for collecting information about your usage of our website.

For detailed information about how we use cookies and similar technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

From Third Parties

If you interact with us via:

  • Social media platforms
  • Payment providers

We may receive limited information from those platforms.


4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Order Processing

  • To confirm purchases
  • To process payments
  • To arrange shipping
  • To provide order updates

Customer Support

  • To respond to inquiries
  • To resolve complaints
  • To process returns/refunds

Security & Fraud Prevention

  • To prevent fraudulent transactions
  • To verify delivery claims
  • To comply with legal obligations

Marketing (Optional)

  • To send promotional offers
  • To share product updates
  • To inform about discounts

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time.

Legal Compliance

We may use information to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.


5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information only in the following cases:

A. Service Providers

With trusted third parties who assist us in:

  • Payment processing
  • Order fulfillment
  • Shipping and logistics
  • Website analytics
  • Marketing communication

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.


B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information:

  • To comply with court orders or legal obligations
  • To respond to lawful government requests
  • To protect our rights, customers, or business

C. Business Transfers

In the event of:

  • Business merger
  • Acquisition
  • Sale of assets

Customer information may be transferred as part of the transaction.


6. Email & Marketing Opt-Out

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by:

📧 Emailing: info.nextgentoys@gmail.com
Subject line: “Unsubscribe”

Please allow up to 7–10 working days to process your request.

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional emails related to your orders.


7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information.

However:

  • No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
  • You use the website at your own risk.

We encourage you to keep your login credentials confidential.


8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


9. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

  • As long as necessary to fulfill orders
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To resolve disputes
  • To enforce our agreements

10. Your Rights

Under applicable Indian law, you may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion where legally permissible

Requests can be made to:

📧 info.nextgentoys@gmail.com


11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 without parental supervision.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without consent.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance.


13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in:

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India


14. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

📧 info.nextgentoys@gmail.com