Privacy Policy
Welcome to agristack.net.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
agristack.net is an independent informational website that provides educational content about AgriStack, Digital Agriculture Mission India, Farmer Registry System, and related state-level systems.
We are not affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare or any government authority.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate and improve the website.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you contact us through a contact form or email, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
We do not request sensitive personal information such as Aadhaar number, land details, bank details, or registration credentials.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit agristack.net, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral source
This data is collected through analytics tools and cookies.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on:
- Legitimate interest (website improvement and security)
- Consent (for cookies and contact forms)
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve content and user experience
- Respond to user inquiries
- Monitor website performance
- Detect security issues
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
5. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to:
- Analyze website traffic
- Understand user behavior
- Improve performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Under GDPR, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner before non-essential cookies are activated.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may use third-party services such as:
- Analytics providers
- Hosting providers
These services may process limited data on our behalf.
We do not share personal data with government agencies, except if required by law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
Contact form messages may be stored for administrative purposes.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us through the website contact page.
9. Your Rights Under Indian Law
Under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable data protection rules in India:
- You may request correction of inaccurate personal data
- You may withdraw consent for data usage
- You may request removal of voluntarily submitted information
We do not collect or process sensitive personal data related to Farmer Registration Workflow, Aadhaar Seeding, or government identity systems.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
However, no online transmission method is 100% secure.
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to official government portals or third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- Content of external websites
- Their privacy practices
- Their data handling policies
Users should review those privacy policies separately.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 13 years of age.
If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us for removal.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the contact page on:
