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Privacy Policy

Your trust is as important to us as the quality of our ingredients. This policy explains how Thamaraco Global Foods Private Limited collects, uses, and protects your personal data under the DPDP Act 2023 when you shop at Upperi.

1. Who We Are

Thamaraco Global Foods Private Limited is the data fiduciary responsible for your personal data. We operate the Upperi brand and the website www.upperisnacks.com. Our registered office is at No. 4/461, 2nd Floor, Valamkottil Towers, Judgemukku, Kakkanad, Ernakulam — 682021, Kerala, India.

You may contact us at any time at hello@upperisnacks.com or +91 97464 61594.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Data you provide to us
  • Name, email address, phone number, and delivery address when you place an order or fill our contact form.
  • Payment information — processed securely through our payment gateway. We do not store card details on our servers.
  • Messages or feedback you send us through the contact form or email.
  • Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • 2.2 Data we collect automatically
  • Device and browser type, IP address, and pages visited, collected through standard web server logs and cookies.
  • Browsing behaviour on our website, collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Cookie data — see Section 6 for our full cookies policy.
  • 2.3 Data we do not collect
  • We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial records, health data, biometric data, or government ID numbers.
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 18.
  • 3. How We Use Your Data

    We use your personal data only for the following lawful purposes
  • To process, confirm, and fulfil your orders, including dispatch and delivery coordination.
  • To respond to your enquiries, complaints, or feedback.
  • To send you order updates and delivery notifications by email or SMS.
  • To send you marketing communications such as new flavour announcements or offers — only if you have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • To improve our website, understand traffic patterns, and fix errors.
  • To comply with our legal obligations under FSSAI, GST, and other applicable Indian laws.
  • We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

    4. How We Share Your Data

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We share data only where necessary
  • Logistics and delivery partners — to fulfil your order. They receive your name, phone, and delivery address only.
  • Payment gateway providers — to process your payment securely. We use reputable, PCI-DSS compliant processors.
  • Analytics providers such as Google Analytics — anonymised usage data only.
  • Legal authorities — if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
  • All third-party partners we work with are contractually bound to handle your data confidentially and in compliance with applicable law.

    5. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy
  • Order records: retained for 7 years as required under Indian accounting and tax law.
  • Customer support records: retained for 2 years from the date of resolution.
  • Marketing opt-in records: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Website analytics data: retained in anonymised form.
  • When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.

    6. Cookies

    Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience.

    Types of cookies we use
  • Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site. You may opt out via your browser settings or Google Analytics opt-out.
  • Preference cookies: remember your settings, such as language or region.
  • You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

    7. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act 2023

    As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights
  • Right to access: you may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to correction: you may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to erasure: you may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Right to withdraw consent: where we process data based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This will not affect any processing done before withdrawal.
  • Right to grievance redressal: you may file a complaint with our Grievance Officer (see Section 9).
  • To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@upperisnacks.com with the subject line "Data Rights Request." We will respond within 30 days.

    8. Data Security

    We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

    • HTTPS encryption on all pages of our website.
    • Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.
    • Access controls limiting who within our team can view customer data.
    • Regular review of our security practices.

    No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take all reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

    9. Children and Minors

    Our website is intended for use by adults. We do not knowingly collect, process, or store personal data from children under the age of 18.

    Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, processing personal data of a child requires verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian. If you believe a child under 18 has submitted personal data to us without parental consent, please contact us at hello@upperisnacks.com. We will delete such data promptly upon verification.

    By using our website and providing personal data, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older, or that you are a parent or guardian providing consent on behalf of a minor.

    10. Marketing Emails and Unsubscribing

    We send marketing communications — such as new flavour announcements, offers, or brand updates — only to customers who have explicitly opted in by subscribing through our website or providing consent at checkout.

    You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any marketing email we send, or emailing us at hello@upperisnacks.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe" and your email address.

    We will process your request within 5 working days. You will continue to receive transactional emails about existing orders even after unsubscribing from marketing.

    11. Grievance Officer

    In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and the DPDP Act 2023, we have designated a Grievance Officer to address data-related complaints:

  • Name: Sreejith Satheesram
  • Designation: Founder & Managing Director, Thamaraco Global Foods Private Limited
  • Email: hello@upperisnacks.com
  • Phone: +91 97464 61594
  • Address: No. 4/461, 2nd Floor, Valamkottil Towers, Judgemukku, Kakkanad, Ernakulam — 682021, Kerala, India
  • Response Time: Within 30 days of receiving a complaint
  • If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Data Protection Board of India once it is operational under the DPDP Act 2023.

    12. Third-Party Links

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as our social media pages or payment partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

    13. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where changes are material, we will notify you by email or by a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

    14. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us
  • Email: hello@upperisnacks.com
  • Phone: +91 97464 61594
  • Address: Thamaraco Global Foods Private Limited, No. 4/461, 2nd Floor, Valamkottil Towers, Judgemukku, Kakkanad, Ernakulam — 682021, Kerala, India