Policies

1. Security Policy

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all users of the FarmApp (Buyer & Seller) – Agrimachinery platform.
We take appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard users' personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Notice and Disclosure

• We do not sell, rent, trade, or disclose users' personally identifiable information to unauthorized third parties.
• Personal information is used solely for the purposes for which it is collected and in accordance with applicable government policies.
• We strive to ensure that all information available on the platform is accurate and up to date.
• If inaccuracies are identified, reasonable efforts will be made to correct them promptly.
• In the event of technical issues, every effort will be made to restore services and maintain a seamless user experience.

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2. Collection of Personal Information Policy

FarmApp (Buyer & Seller) – Agrimachinery does not automatically collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided during registration or while using specific services.

Information We May Collect

• Name
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Address and Location Details
• Identification Details for Agricultural Schemes
• Farm and Machinery Related Information
• Transaction and Communication Records

Purpose of Collection

• User Registration and Authentication
• Machinery Buying, Selling and Rental Services
• Agricultural Support Services
• Processing Transactions and Service Requests
• Sending Notifications and Updates
• Improving Application Functionality and User Experience

Protection of Information

Any information voluntarily provided by users will be protected against:

• Loss
• Misuse
• Unauthorized Access
• Unauthorized Disclosure
• Alteration
• Destruction

Personally identifiable information will not be shared with third parties except where required by law, government policy, judicial order, or authorized service delivery purposes.

Automatic Information Collection

• IP Address
• Device Information
• Browser Type
• Operating System
• Date and Time of Access
• Pages or Features Accessed

This information is used solely for system administration, security monitoring, analytics, and service improvement.

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3. Content Retention and Archive Policy

• Content may be archived or removed after validity expires.
• Records are retained according to departmental policies.
• Archived information may remain stored for legal and audit purposes.
• Removal or modification requires appropriate authorization.

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4. Copyright Policy

Unless otherwise stated, content published on FarmApp may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes after obtaining appropriate permission from the Department.

Conditions

• Content must be reproduced accurately.
• Content must not be misleading or derogatory.
• Proper acknowledgment of the source must be provided.

This permission does not extend to third-party copyrighted material.

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5. Hyperlink Policy

Links to External Websites

• The Department is not responsible for external website content.
• External links do not imply endorsement.
• Functionality of external links cannot be guaranteed.

Links to FarmApp

• Websites may link directly to FarmApp content.
• Links should not imply departmental endorsement.
• FarmApp pages should not be displayed within frames.
• Linking organizations are encouraged to notify the Department.

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6. User Rights

• Access personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Update profile information where permitted.
• Contact the Department regarding privacy concerns.

Requests may be subject to applicable legal and administrative requirements.

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7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Department reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technological developments.

Any updates will become effective upon publication within the application.

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8. Contact Information