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The Monk Company

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you place an order or interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, shipping address
  • Payment Information: Processed securely by Razorpay (we do not store card details)
  • Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, time spent on site
  • Cookies: To improve your browsing experience and remember preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates
  • Respond to customer service requests
  • Send promotional emails (only with your consent)
  • Improve our website and products
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Payment Processors: Razorpay for secure payment processing
  • Shipping Partners: Courier companies to deliver your order
  • Analytics Providers: To understand website usage (anonymized)
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Order data is typically retained for 7 years for tax purposes.

Return & Refund Policy

We want you to be 100% satisfied with your MonkSugar purchase. If you're not happy for any reason, we're here to help.

Return Eligibility

You may return MonkSugar products within 7 days of delivery if:

  • The product is damaged or defective on arrival
  • You received the wrong product
  • The product is expired or near expiry (less than 3 months)
  • The seal is broken or tampered with during transit

Non-Returnable Items

Due to food safety regulations, we cannot accept returns for:

  • Opened or used products (seal broken by customer)
  • Products damaged due to mishandling after delivery
  • Products returned after 7 days of delivery

How to Request a Return

  1. Email us at support@themonkcompany.in within 7 days of delivery
  2. Include your order ID and photos of the damaged/defective product
  3. Our team will review and respond within 24-48 hours
  4. If approved, we'll arrange a pickup or provide return shipping instructions

Refund Process

Once we receive and inspect the returned product:

  • Approved Returns: Full refund to original payment method within 5-7 business days
  • Replacement Option: You can choose a replacement instead of a refund
  • Shipping Costs: We cover return shipping for defective/wrong products

Cancellation Policy

  • Before Shipping: Full refund, no questions asked
  • After Shipping: Cannot be cancelled; please initiate a return after delivery

Damaged in Transit

If your order arrives damaged, please take photos/videos before opening and contact us immediately. We'll send a replacement at no extra cost.

Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, returns, or to exercise your rights, contact us: