Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
Kisaanu is an agricultural technology platform that empowers farmers, landowners, and institutions to build profitable, modern, and organic farming systems. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data, especially sensitive information such as Aadhaar, PAN, land records, lease records, and bank information used for loan and subsidy applications.
2. Data Collection
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
Sensitive Personal Information
- Aadhaar Number - For verification and identity confirmation
- PAN (Tax ID) - For tax and financial transactions
- Land Records - To verify land ownership and agricultural area
- Lease Records - For lease agreements and transaction records
- Bank Records - For loans, subsidies, and financial assistance applications
Other Personal Data
- Name, phone number, email address
- Village, block, district, and state information
- Agricultural information (crops, land type, farm size)
- Website and app usage data, cookies, and analytics
- Device information and IP address
3. Use of Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide Kisaanu platform services and features
- To assist with loan applications, subsidy programs, and government scheme eligibility
- To provide farming advice, weather forecasts, and market rates
- To verify documents and prevent fraud
- To provide personalized information on your dashboard and customized recommendations
- To contact you with important updates and notices
- To improve our services and develop new features
- To comply with legal obligations and regulations
4. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, especially sensitive data like Aadhaar, PAN, and bank records:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Control: Data access is restricted to authorized personnel only
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
- Limited Disclosure: We follow strict policies when sharing data with third parties
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We share your personal information with third parties only under the following circumstances: (1) with your explicit consent, (2) with financial institutions and government agencies to process loan and subsidy applications, (3) to meet legal requirements. We require third parties to comply with our privacy policies.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to delete your information under certain circumstances
- Right to object to processing for limited purposes
7. Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. All changes will be published on this page. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or app notification.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:
Please bookmark this page and check regularly for updates.