Privacy Policy

At KisanMate (કિસાન માટે), accessible from our mobile application and our website, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by KisanMate(કિસાન માટે) and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.

1. Consent

By using our application or website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Personal Identification Information: When you register for an account or contact us, we may ask for your name and mobile number.
• Location Information: To provide localized agricultural news, government schemes, and weather reports, we collect your District and Sub-district (Taluka) information.
• Communication Data: If you contact us directly via the "Contact Us" feature, we receive your name, mobile number and the content of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access KisanMate(કિસાન માટે), including the hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Push Notification Tokens: We collect Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens to send you important updates regarding market prices, news, and government schemes.
• Log Data: Like most standard applications, we collect log files that record interactions with our services. This includes IP addresses, browser types (for web), date/time stamps, and clicked features.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

• Provide and Maintain Services: Deliver accurate market prices, farmer news, government scheme details, AI crop doctor diagnosis, and agricultural video content.
• Personalize Experience: Offer localized weather forecasts and farming advice based on your specific region.
• Communication: Send push notifications for urgent alerts (e.g., weather warnings, new schemes) and respond to your inquiries.
• Improve Functionality: Analyze usage patterns to develop new features and enhance app performance.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities or technical issues.

4. Third-Party Services

KisanMate(કિસાન માટે) utilizes several third-party services to ensure a seamless experience:

• Weather Services: We use third-party APIs to fetch live weather data based on your location.
• YouTube API Services: Video content (Farmers Videos & Short Videos) in this app is displayed using YouTube API Services / YouTube embedded player. By using or viewing YouTube videos within the app, users agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
• External Links: Our app may contain links to government websites or market yard portals. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

5. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data and implement industry-standard measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

7. Children's Privacy

KisanMate(કિસાન માટે) does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, we encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove it from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Disclaimer for Users & Third-Party Services

Kisan Mate (કિસાન માટે) is a privately developed agriculture information platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity.

This app provides agriculture-related information for informational and educational purposes only. Users should always verify important details from official government portals or authorized sources before making decisions.

Government-related information available in this app is collected from publicly accessible official websites including:

• https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/
• https://agri.gujarat.gov.in/
• https://anyror.gujarat.gov.in/
• https://e-milkat.gujarat.gov.in/

We do not claim ownership or official authority over any government information, schemes, or third-party video content presented in the application.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Us section in the app or via our support channels.

• Contact Us: https://kisanmateapp.web.app/contact-us
• Email: kisanmate.app@gmail.com