स्व-तपासणीDark patterns self-audit
Dark patterns self-audit
Last updated: 18 October 2026
We have checked shimga.in against the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority. We repeat this check every year and whenever we change how ordering works.
Our self-declaration
Shree Kanakaditya Gruh Udyog declares that, as of the date above, shimga.in does not use any of the dark patterns listed in the Guidelines.
| Dark pattern | How shimga.in avoids it |
|---|---|
| False urgency | "Only a few left" and "Only 3 left" come from our real stock count. There are no countdown timers or "people viewing" messages. |
| Basket sneaking | Nothing is added to your basket unless you tap it. No donations, insurance or extras are added. |
| Confirm shaming | Saying no never comes with guilt-tripping words. |
| Forced action | You can order without an account, and without joining any list. |
| Subscription trap | We do not sell subscriptions. |
| Interface interference | Buttons look like what they do. Cancelling is as easy as ordering. |
| Bait and switch | You get what you ordered at the price shown. If a season's price is not fixed yet, it says Price TBD and we confirm it before you pay. |
| Drip pricing | Delivery, the cash on delivery fee and any discount are shown before you place the order. Nothing is added after. |
| Disguised advertisement | We do not run advertisements dressed up as reviews or content. |
| Nagging | No pop-ups ask you again and again for permissions or sign-ups. |
| Trick question | Our forms use plain words, and no box is pre-ticked to sign you up for anything. |
| SaaS billing and rogue malware | We do not charge recurring payments and do not install anything on your device. |
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