Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Welcome to Indian Farmers' Network ("IFN," "we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Indian Farmers' Network mobile application, website and related services ("Services").
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
When you register for an account or apply for membership, we may collect:
Full Name
Email Address
Mobile Number
Digital Profile Photo (optional)
State
District
Work Area / Profession
Residential Address
Membership Plan Selected
Digital Membership ID (generated after approval)
Membership Status
QR Verification Code linked to your membership
Lifetime Membership Certificate details (where applicable)
Any additional information you voluntarily provide in your profile.
B. Device & Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
Device Model
Device Identifier
App Version
Device Language
Usage Analytics
Login Date and Time
C. Location Information
If you grant permission, we may collect your approximate or precise location to provide location-based services and improve your user experience. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.
D. User Content
Information that you voluntarily submit through the platform, including:
Posts
Comments
Images
Documents
Messages (where applicable)
Feedback and support requests
Some user-generated content may be visible to other users based on the platform features and your privacy settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Create and manage your account.
Process membership applications.
Verify your identity.
Generate Digital Membership IDs.
Generate QR-based membership verification.
Issue digital membership certificates.
Provide membership-related services.
Deliver agricultural updates and notifications.
Improve the Services and user experience.
Respond to customer support requests.
Detect fraud, abuse or unauthorized activity.
Maintain the security and integrity of the platform.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Membership Information
Membership information, including your selected plan, Digital Membership ID, QR verification details and certificate information, is used solely for membership administration and verification purposes.
Where enabled by the platform, certain membership details (such as your name, membership ID, work area, and verification status) may be visible to other users or verifiable through the QR code.
4. Permissions
Depending on the features you use, the application may request permission to access:
Photos or Storage
Notifications
Permissions are requested only when required and can be revoked through your device settings.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only:
When required by law.
To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.
With trusted service providers that assist in operating the Services under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
With your consent or at your direction.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Services, maintain membership records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Children's Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request to:
Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate information.
Update your profile.
Delete your account (where available and subject to legal retention requirements).
Contact us regarding the handling of your personal information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published within the application or on our official website. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Support section available within the Indian Farmers' Network application.