LEGAL

Privacy Policy

How Drift Minds collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: June 2, 2026

1 Introduction

Welcome to Drift Minds ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a custom apparel manufacturing company registered in India, with operational offices in Patna, Bihar and Kolkata, West Bengal. We specialize in the bulk manufacture and supply of T-shirts, Polo T-shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Caps for institutions, brands, startups, and organizations across India.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website driftminds.com (the "Website"), communicate with us via email, phone, WhatsApp, or any other channel, or engage with us for manufacturing services. By accessing our Website or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 of India.

2 Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you submit a quote request, enquiry form, or communicate with us, we may collect:

  • Identity Information: Full name, designation, company/organization name
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, mailing/shipping address
  • Business Information: Company name, GST number, nature of business, order history
  • Order Information: Product type, quantity, design files, fabric preferences, size breakdowns, customization details
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, payment transaction IDs (collected for processing payments only; we do not store full credit/debit card numbers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address
  • Log Data: Access times, server logs, error reports

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may receive information about you from:

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn) when you interact with our profiles
  • Business referrals from existing clients or partners
  • Logistics and courier partners regarding delivery status

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Processing and fulfilling manufacturing orders, providing quotes, managing production schedules, and coordinating sample deliveries.

Communication

Responding to enquiries, sending order updates, delivery notifications, and providing customer support via email, phone, or WhatsApp.

Payment Processing

Processing advance payments (50% upfront), balance payments, generating invoices, and maintaining financial records as required by Indian tax law.

Analytics & Improvement

Understanding Website usage patterns, improving user experience, optimizing our manufacturing processes, and enhancing our service offerings.

Marketing

Sending newsletters, promotional offers, new product announcements, and industry updates (with your consent; you may opt out at any time).

Legal Compliance

Complying with applicable Indian laws, regulations, legal processes, and government requests, including GST filing and financial audit requirements.

4 Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share necessary information with logistics partners (e.g., courier companies for delivery), payment processors, and email service providers (such as EmailJS) who assist in our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Manufacturing Partners: In cases where production is sub-contracted to our partner facilities in Kolkata or other locations, relevant order details may be shared to facilitate manufacturing.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority, including compliance with the IT Act, 2000 and GST regulations.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the succeeding entity.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for basic Website functionality (e.g., session management) Session
Analytics Cookies Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., Google Analytics) Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies Remember your preferences such as language or region Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies Track your activity across sites to deliver relevant advertisements Up to 1 year

Managing Cookies: You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before cookies are placed.

6 Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted through our Website is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
  • Access Controls: Personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes
  • Secure Storage: Client design files, order details, and financial records are stored in password-protected systems with regular backups
  • Staff Training: Our team is trained on data privacy best practices and confidentiality requirements
  • Regular Audits: We conduct periodic reviews of our data handling practices and security measures

Important: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest standards of protection achievable.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Order Records: Retained for a minimum of 8 years in compliance with Indian GST and Income Tax Act record-keeping requirements
  • Client Communication: Retained for the duration of the business relationship plus 3 years for follow-up and quality assurance purposes
  • Design Files: Client-submitted designs are retained for the duration of the order plus 6 months (unless the client requests earlier deletion)
  • Website Analytics: Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request removal

8 Your Rights

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable Indian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a summary of personal data we hold about you.

Right to Correction

Request correction or updating of inaccurate personal data.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.

Right to Grievance Redressal

Lodge a complaint with our Grievance Officer or regulatory authority.

Right to Nominate

Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at driftminds.official@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 business days.

9 Third-Party Services

Our Website and operations may utilize the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and visitor insights (Google Privacy Policy)
  • Google Fonts: For loading web fonts (Inter, Open Sans)
  • EmailJS: For processing contact form submissions on the client side
  • WhatsApp Business: For customer communication (governed by WhatsApp's Privacy Policy)
  • Logistics Partners: Courier and shipping services for order delivery
  • Tailwind CSS CDN & FontAwesome CDN: For frontend styling and icon rendering

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

10 Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for businesses, institutions, and individuals aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11 International Users

Drift Minds operates primarily within India. If you are accessing our Website from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India. By using our Website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to India and acknowledge that Indian data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

For clients within the European Economic Area (EEA), we will make reasonable efforts to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements where applicable, including obtaining explicit consent for data processing and providing data subject rights.

12 Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
  • Material changes will be communicated via email to existing clients or prominently posted on our Website
  • Continued use of our Website or services after the changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

13 Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns or grievances regarding data privacy:

Grievance Officer: Drift Minds Support Team

Email: driftminds.official@gmail.com

Phone: +91-7795292969

Response Time: We will acknowledge your grievance within 48 hours and endeavor to resolve it within 30 days from the date of receipt.

14 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please reach out to us:

Company

Drift Minds

Locations

Patna, Bihar & Kolkata, West Bengal, India