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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 07, 2025
Introduction
GLOBAL Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in India at FIRST, 116, S ONE, CHANDLODIYA GHATLODIA RAILWAY ROAD, AHMEDABAD, Gujarat 382481, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including:
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Visiting our website at https://www.globalpharmaceuticals.co.in/ ("the Site").
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Placing orders for WHO GMP-certified pharmaceutical or FSSAI-compliant nutraceutical products via the Site or our call center (+91 9332088518).
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Contacting us for inquiries, cancellations, or support via our Contact Us form on the Site.
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Engaging with our marketing activities through email, SMS, or Google Ads.
By using our Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services. For inquiries, use the Contact Us form at https://www.globalpharmaceuticals.co.in/contactus.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through the Services, whether online (Site, Contact Us form) or offline (call center orders). We comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and other applicable Indian laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information to deliver our Services, fulfill orders, and comply with regulatory requirements.
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
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Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Health-Related Information: Prescriptions, medical conditions, or diagnostic reports required for pharmaceutical orders, collected with your explicit consent during order placement.
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Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, UPI ID, or other payment data, processed securely by third-party payment providers.
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Communication Information: Data shared via call center orders (+91 9332088518), cancellations (+91 9310550406), or the Contact Us form.
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Marketing Preferences: Consent to receive email, SMS, or Google Ads campaigns, collected via a checkbox during order placement.
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Bank Details: For COD order refunds, bank details may be collected to process refunds via bank transfer, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions.
You must provide accurate, complete, and valid information, including prescriptions from licensed medical professionals.
1.2 Sensitive Personal Information
Health-related data (prescriptions, medical conditions, diagnostic reports) is sensitive under the DPDP Act. We collect this data only with your explicit consent, obtained via a checkbox during order placement, and use it for order fulfillment and analytics.
1.3 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the Site, we collect:
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Device Information: IP address, browser type, device model, operating system.
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Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring URLs.
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Location Information: Approximate location based on IP address to verify order eligibility.
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Cookies and Tracking Data: Session, analytics, and advertising cookies via Google Analytics and Google Ads.
See Section 6 for cookie details.
1.4 Information Collected Offline
We collect name, address, and mobile number when you place orders or request cancellations via our call center (+91 9332088518 or +91 9310550406).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for:
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Order Fulfillment: Process, verify, and deliver pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.
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Payment Processing: Facilitate secure transactions via third-party providers.
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Customer Support: Address inquiries, cancellations, or complaints via the Contact Us form.
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Regulatory Compliance: Verify prescriptions and comply with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect unauthorized access or fraudulent activities.
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Analytics: Use usage and health-related data to improve Services and offerings.
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Marketing: Send promotional emails, SMS, or Google Ads, only with your explicit consent.
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Refunds: Process refunds for COD orders via bank transfer, using bank details you provide.
Sensitive health-related data is used only for order fulfillment and analytics, with your consent.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
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Tie-Up Pharmacies: Name, address, and prescription data for non-local order fulfillment. Pharmacies are contractually bound to protect data and comply with the DPDP Act.
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Service Providers: Payment processors, couriers, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), obligated to safeguard data under strict agreements.
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Marketing Partners: Name, phone number, or email with Google Ads for targeted advertising, only with your consent.
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Affiliates: Our subsidiaries, who adhere to this Privacy Policy.
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Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions, with safeguards to protect data.
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Legal Compliance: If required by law, such as under court orders or regulatory audits, we may share data with authorities.
We do not sell your personal information. We are not liable for third-party data practices, including tie-up pharmacies, Google Ads, or Wix hosting, and you engage with such third parties at your own risk.
4. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
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Providing accurate and valid information, including prescriptions.
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Confirming you are 18 or older during order placement, per our Terms and Conditions, via a checkbox acknowledgment.
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Collecting orders from tie-up pharmacies for non-local deliveries.
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Complying with local laws for pharmaceutical purchases.
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Providing accurate bank details for COD order refunds, as outlined in the Terms and Conditions. We are not liable for delays or errors in refund processing due to incomplete or incorrect bank details provided by you.
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Acknowledging that shipping charges, based on weight and distance, will be communicated by our team before dispatch, as detailed in the Terms and Conditions. You are responsible for agreeing to these charges to proceed with the order.
Failure to comply may result in order delays, cancellations, or legal consequences
5. Data Security
We use SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and train staff on DPDP Act compliance. Our Site is hosted on Wix, subject to Wix’s security measures, which may include access controls and regular audits. No system is entirely secure, and you use the Services at your own risk. We are not liable for unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected users via a notice on the Site within 72 hours of discovery, as required by the DPDP Act. We will also report the breach to the Data Protection Board of India and take steps to mitigate harm.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tracking technologies (Google Analytics, Google Ads) for:
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Essential Cookies: Maintain browsing sessions and ensure Site functionality.
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Analytics Cookies: Track Site usage and performance to improve Services.
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Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized Google Ads based on your preferences.
A pop-up Cookie Notice on the Site informs you of cookie usage and requires your consent before activation, except for essential cookies. You can manage cookies via browser settings, but disabling them may affect functionality. We do not respond to Do-Not-Track signals. Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Ads) are subject to their providers’ privacy policies, and we are not liable for their practices.
7. International Data Transfers
Data is hosted on Wix servers, which may be located outside India, subject to Wix’s regulations. By using the Services, you consent to potential international transfers. We ensure Wix complies with the DPDP Act through contractual safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses. Third-party providers (e.g., payment processors) do not process data outside India. You engage with Wix-hosted services at your own risk.
8. Data Retention
We retain all personal information for 3 years to support order fulfillment, analytics, and compliance. Data is deleted thereafter, with no anonymization or backups maintained, unless required by law.
9. Minors’ Privacy
Our Services are restricted to users aged 18 or older, as confirmed in our Terms and Conditions via a mandatory checkbox during order placement. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If a minor’s data is identified, we prevent order placement and delete the data immediately. Use the Contact Us form to report minor data concerns.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under the DPDP Act, you may:
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Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
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Correction: Update inaccurate data.
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Deletion: Request data removal, subject to our 3-year retention policy.
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Restrict Processing: Limit certain uses of your data, such as marketing.
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Data Portability: Request your data in a structured format, where feasible.
To exercise these rights, submit a request via the Contact Us form at https://www.globalpharmaceuticals.co.in/contactus. We will verify your identity and respond within 30 days. No consent withdrawal or nominee designation is offered unless required by law. Contact the Data Protection Board of India if dissatisfied with our response.
11. Marketing Communications
We send promotional emails, SMS, or Google Ads only if you provide explicit consent via a checkbox during order placement. To opt-out, submit a request via the Contact Us form. We do not send transactional communications (e.g., order confirmations).
12. Grievance Redressal
For privacy concerns, contact our Grievance Redressal Officer:
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Name: Pratiksha Himanshu Trivedi
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Address: FIRST, 116, S ONE, CHANDLODIYA GHATLODIA RAILWAY ROAD, AHMEDABAD, Gujarat 382481, India
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Contact: Use the Contact Us form at https://www.globalpharmaceuticals.co.in/contactus
We will respond within 30 days, as required by the DPDP Act. Escalate unresolved issues to the Data Protection Board of India.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy, with changes indicated by a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be posted on the Site at least 7 days before taking effect. Review periodically to stay informed.
14. Contact Us
For inquiries, privacy requests, refund/return requests, or complaints, use the Contact Us form at https://www.globalpharmaceuticals.co.in/contactus or call +91 7022033044 (support) or +91 9332088518 (orders). For details on refunds and returns, refer to the Terms and Conditions.
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