Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 March 2026This Privacy Policy explains how Checkered Collectibles ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use checkered.in.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and process your data in compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
1. Information We Collect
Mandatory Accounts
To provide a secure and fair shopping experience for all collectors, we do not offer guest checkout. You are required to create an account to purchase any product, which allows us to securely manage your order history and apply checkout rules.
- Account & Identity Details: Name, shipping address, billing address, phone number, email address, and account password (securely hashed).
- Order Information: Products purchased, order value, and payment method used.
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions with our website (collected via analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your mandatory user account.
- To process, fulfill, and deliver your orders accurately within India.
- To communicate order updates, shipping details, and support responses.
- To send you product updates, offers, and newsletters (if opted in).
- To analyze website performance and improve our customer experience.
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and prevent fraud or bot-purchasing.
3. Payments & Security
Zero Financial Data Storage
We do not store your full card details, UPI PIN, or net banking credentials on our servers. All transactions are securely encrypted and processed by our payment partners.
- We use trusted third-party payment gateways (such as Razorpay) to process payments securely.
- All payment-related information is handled directly by the payment gateway in accordance with strict PCI-DSS security and compliance standards.
4. Analytics & Tracking
To understand how collectors use our website and to improve our services, we use industry-standard tracking tools. These tools collect anonymous or aggregated data about your browsing behavior.
- Google Analytics & PostHog: Used to track website traffic, page views, and user interactions to help us optimize the website layout and speed.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver relevant product recommendations on social media.
- You can disable tracking cookies through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via your Meta account settings.
5. Marketing & Communications
When you create an account, you may choose to subscribe to our newsletter. We use this to send you exciting updates about new collectible drops, restocks, and exclusive offers.
You have the right to opt out at any time. Every marketing email we send includes a clear "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. Clicking this link will immediately remove you from our promotional mailing list (though you will still receive essential transactional emails regarding your orders).
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to maintain your account, fulfill your orders, and provide customer support. Certain transaction data may be kept for a longer period strictly to comply with accounting, tax, and legal obligations in India.
8. Your Rights & Account Deletion
Under the DPDP Act, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You can update your shipping addresses and personal details directly within your account dashboard.
How to Delete Your Account & Data
If you wish to permanently close your Checkered Collectibles account and request the erasure of your personal data, please email us directly from the email address associated with your account.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Data Deletion Request
*Note: We may be required to retain certain records of past purchases for tax and fraud-prevention purposes, even after account deletion.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., manufacturer sites or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is strictly for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information to create an account, please contact us immediately so we can suspend the account and delete the data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our tools (like adding new analytics software) or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions about your Privacy?
If you wish to exercise your data rights or have any questions about how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
Checkered Collectibles is owned and operated by Shubhankar Trivedi in Fatehpur, UP, India.

