Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2025

Applies To: Users and customers located in India

1. Introduction

Blackwater Coffee Pvt Ltd ("Company", "we", "us", "our") operates the brand Kobys and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable Indian laws. This policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Identity Information: Name, phone number, email, date of birth (optional)

Contact Information: Delivery address, billing address

Transaction Data: Purchase history, order preferences, payment method details

Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser/app activity, session logs

Location Data: With your explicit consent, we collect your device’s location to provide location-based services. ⚠️ Prominent Disclosure: Our app accesses your background location specifically to calculate your estimated time of arrival (ETA) at the café, which helps us prepare your order at the right time. This functionality may operate even when the app is not actively in use. You can control this permission anytime in your device settings.

CCTV & Voice Data: In-store surveillance and optional voice commands

3. Purpose of Collection

Your data is used to:

Fulfill orders and provide services

Deliver customer support and resolve issues

Run loyalty and rewards programs

Send personalized communications and offers

Improve our products and digital platforms

Ensure compliance with legal obligations and prevent fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

User Consent

Contractual Necessity (e.g., to complete an order)

Legal Obligations

Legitimate Business Interests (e.g., customer support, analytics)

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

Payment gateways (e.g., PhonePe, Razorpay)

Delivery and logistics partners

Technology service providers

Government authorities, as required by law

Marketing partners, only with your explicit consent

We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for business operations and legal compliance. Data is securely deleted or anonymized once retention is no longer required.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data

Correct or update your data

Withdraw consent

Request deletion of your personal data

File a complaint with our Grievance Officer

Contact: [email protected]

10. Grievance Redressal

Grievance Officer

Name: Pankaj Singh

Email: [email protected]

Address: Blackwater Coffee Pvt Ltd, 417, 4th floor, Qutub Plaza, DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002, India

Response Time: Within 7 business days

11. PhonePe Payment Gateway Use

To facilitate seamless, secure payments, we integrate PhonePe as one of our trusted payment partners. When you opt to pay via PhonePe:

Only essential transaction details (order ID, amount, customer phone/email) are securely shared with PhonePe.

PhonePe processes payments in compliance with RBI guidelines and PCI-DSS standards.

We do not store your UPI PIN, CVV, or bank account credentials.

Your transaction and payment details are used only for order fulfillment, refunds, and legal compliance.

By choosing PhonePe, you consent to the processing of payment-related data by PhonePe, as per their privacy policy.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and app with the effective date noted. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns, reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: 417, 4th floor, Qutub Plaza, DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002

Ph No. +91 9717047610,

Email: [email protected]