This Privacy Policy explains how Merconte Exim (a Limited Liability Partnership registered in India, “Merconte”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses and safeguards personal data when you visit our website or engage with us as a buyer, supplier or partner in our import and export business. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and other applicable Indian law.
1.Who we are
Merconte Exim is an India-based export and trading LLP dealing in engineering goods, agro powders & spices, and handicrafts. Registered office: First Floor, 09, A.L. Parikh Marg, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India 457661. For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].
2.Information we collect
We collect only what we need to respond to enquiries and conduct trade:
- Contact & enquiry data — name, company, email, phone/WhatsApp, country, product interest, quantity and the message you submit through our quote/contact forms.
- Business & transaction data — where you trade with us: shipping and billing details, order requirements, and documentation needed for export (e.g. consignee details for customs).
- Technical data — basic, non-identifying server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) used for security and to keep the site running.
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18, and we do not collect special-category data.
3.How we use your data
- To respond to your quote requests and enquiries, and to provide samples and pricing.
- To process, document and fulfil export orders, including customs and logistics paperwork.
- To communicate with you about your enquiry, order status and service updates.
- To maintain the security, integrity and proper functioning of our website.
- To comply with our legal, tax, customs and export-control obligations.
4.Legal basis
We process your data on the basis of your consent (which you provide when you submit an enquiry), to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract, to perform a contract with you, and to comply with legal obligations applicable to exporters in India.
5.Sharing & disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only as needed to serve you:
- Manufacturers & suppliers in India, to source and verify the goods you request.
- Logistics, freight forwarders, customs brokers and banks, to ship goods and process trade payments.
- Service providers who help us operate (e.g. email delivery and hosting), under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
- Authorities, where required by law, regulation, or lawful request.
6.International data transfers
Because we are an export business, fulfilling your order may require sharing limited information across borders (for example, with overseas buyers, ports and carriers). Where we transfer personal data outside India, we do so in line with the DPDP Act and take reasonable steps to ensure it remains protected.
7.Data retention
We keep enquiry and transaction records only as long as necessary for the purposes above and to meet legal, accounting, tax and export-record requirements under Indian law. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8.Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures — including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls and bot-protection on our forms — to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration or loss. No method of transmission over the internet is, however, completely secure.
9.Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies required for the site and admin area to function. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10.Your rights
Subject to the DPDP Act, you may request to access, correct, update or erase your personal data, withdraw consent, or nominate another person to exercise your rights. To make a request, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
11.Grievance Officer
If you have a concern about how we handle your data, you may contact our Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer, Merconte Exim
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 920 232 7773
Address: First Floor, 09, A.L. Parikh Marg, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India 457661
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to register a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India.
12.Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this page.
13.Governing law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Jhabua / Madhya Pradesh, India.
