Welcome to The Attendance Sheet Cafe ("TAS Cafe", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website (theattendancesheet.com), mobile applications, and dine at our cafe located at D Square Mall, A-154, H Block, Sector 63, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309, India.
📝 Your privacy matters to us — read this carefully, student!
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number when you register or sign in via Google
- Order Information: Delivery address, table/desk number, order preferences, and special instructions
- Event Booking Details: Event type, date, number of guests, dietary preferences, and contact information
- Feedback & Reviews: Ratings, comments, and optional photos submitted through our feedback system
- Payment Information: When you make online payments, your payment details are processed securely by our third-party payment gateway (Cashfree / PayU). We do NOT store your credit/debit card numbers or UPI PINs on our servers.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Device & Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, menu items viewed, and search queries
- Cookies & Session Data: We use cookies for authentication, cart persistence, and improving your experience
- Location Data: Approximate location for delivery feasibility (only when you provide it)
c) Information from Third Parties
- Google Sign-In: When you use Google OAuth to log in, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google. We do not receive your Google password.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your food orders and event bookings
- To create and manage your student account on our platform
- To process payments securely through authorized payment gateways
- To maintain our Loyalty & Stamp Reward Program (tracking attendance, stamps, and rewards)
- To send order confirmations, receipts, and booking updates via email
- To provide customer support and respond to your queries
- To improve our menu, services, website functionality, and user experience
- To apply discount coupons and scholarship discounts to eligible accounts
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your data with:
- Payment Gateways: Cashfree / PayU — for secure online payment processing. These providers have their own privacy policies.
- Email Service Providers: For sending transactional emails (order confirmations, booking receipts)
- Google: If you use Google Sign-In, your authentication is handled via Google's OAuth 2.0 protocol
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
We never store your full card numbers, CVV, or UPI PINs. All payment processing happens through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged into your account (session cookies)
- Remember your cart items even when you're offline
- Protect against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks
- Understand how our website is used (analytics)
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Bcrypt hashing for password storage
- CSRF token protection on all forms
- Role-based access control (Admin, Manager, Student)
- Regular security updates to our platform
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.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
- Your account is active on our platform
- Needed to provide you our services (order history, rewards tracking)
- Required by applicable laws (tax records, transaction logs)
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time
- Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google, WhatsApp, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: