Privacy policy
Last Updated: 6 January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Niku Bookstore, doing business as Niku Comics (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, processes, stores, and protects personal data of users who access or make purchases through www.nikucomics.com (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy is drafted in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
1. Scope & Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Website and should be read together with our Terms & Conditions.
2. Personal Data
We collect personal data such as name, email address, billing and shipping address, contact details, and order history. We also collect limited technical information such as IP address and browser details.
We do not store complete debit or credit card information. Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
3. Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed only to process orders, communicate updates, notify customers about book availability, improve website performance, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Consent
By using the Website, you provide free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent for processing your personal data. You may withdraw consent subject to applicable law.
5. Cookies
Cookies may be used to enable essential website functions and analyse usage. You may disable cookies via browser settings.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent personal data. Data may be shared only with payment providers, logistics partners, or authorities as required by law.
7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes and then securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Data Security
Reasonable safeguards are implemented to protect personal data, though absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. Rights of Users
You may request access, correction, erasure of personal data, or withdraw consent where permitted by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children below this age.
11. Third-Party Websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our Website.
12. Grievance Redressal
Privacy-related grievances will be acknowledged within 48 hours and addressed within a reasonable time.
Email: nikubookstore@gmail.com
13. Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of India.
Contact Information:
Niku Bookstore (Niku Comics)
www.nikucomics.com
nikubookstore@gmail.com