Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the use of the ‘Farmer Cup 2023 app‘ by Paani Foundation, which is available on the Google Play Store. This policy refers to the app creator, “Paani Foundation” as “we,” “us,” or “our”.

This app is used by farmers of Maharashtra to enter data of farming practices and records, as participants of the Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup competition. This app is not for the general use of farmers across Maharashtra. It is only used by farmers taking part in the competition.

Paani Foundation is committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of the farmers’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect such data.

By using our services or providing their personal information to us, farmers consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and maintain personal information for the sole purpose of supporting our mission to empower farmers to improve their livelihoods. The types of data we may collect include, but are not limited to:

1.1. Contact Information:

  • Name
  • Phone number

1.2. Demographic Information:

  • District and Taluka
  • Village

1.3. Farming Information:

  • Farming practices
  • Crop details

1.4. Financial Information:

  • Whether they have a bank account or not
  • Cost of cultivation and revenue

2. How We Use the Information

We collect and use the information for the following purposes:

2.1. Providing Services: To provide services, resources, and support to farmers in need.

2.2. Communication: To communicate with farmers about our programmes, events, and updates.

2.3. Research and Analysis: To conduct research and analysis aimed at improving farming practices and the well-being of farmers.

2.4 Verification and Judging: For the purpose of verification and judging as a part of the Satyamev Jayate Farmer Cup competition.

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously and employ all measures possible to protect farmers’ personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security measures include but are not limited to:

3.1. Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

3.2. Encryption: Data transmission is secured using encryption protocols.

3.3. Access Control: Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel only.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade any personal information for commercial purposes. We may share aggregated data with donors or trusted partners solely for the purpose of supporting our mission,  and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

5. Data Retention

We will retain this data with us for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If farmers request the deletion of data, we will do so in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

6. User Rights

Farmers have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

6.1. Access: Farmers can request access to the personal information we hold.

6.2. Correction: Farmers can request corrections to any inaccuracies in their personal information.

6.3. Deletion: Farmers can request the deletion of your personal information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: paanifoundation@paanifoundation.in

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

By continuing to use our services after the changes are made, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 23rd October, 2023.

We thank farmers for entrusting personal information to Paani Foundation. The trust of our users is of the utmost importance to us, and we are committed to protecting their privacy and fulfilling our mission.