Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26-01-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pashudhan Bazaar @ Khatauli.in (“we,” “our,” “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of users, visitors, and vendors on our platform. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Personal Information

• Name, Contact Number, Email Address
• Address, Location (if provided)
• Business/Farm Details (for vendors)
• Payment Information (if any paid features are introduced in the future)

2.2 Non-Personal Information

• IP Address, Browser Type, Device Information
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies
• Website Usage Data (Pages Visited, Time Spent, etc.)

2.3 User-Generated Content

• Listings, Comments, Reviews, Ratings
• Images, Videos, and Other Media Uploaded by Users
• Messages and Chats (if private messaging is introduced in the future)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Facilitate user registration and vendor listing
• Improve our platform, services, and user experience
• Process payments (if applicable in the future)
• Monitor and prevent fraudulent activities
• Send promotional emails and updates (you may opt-out)
• Comply with legal obligations and cyber laws in India

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect against fraud.
• Third-Party Service Providers: For payment processing, analytics, hosting, and security.
• Other Users: Vendors’ contact details are visible to buyers as per listing requirements.

5. Data Security and Cyber Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect user data. However, no method is 100% secure. Users are responsible for protecting their login credentials.

Cyber Fraud and Awareness:

• Be cautious while sharing personal information.
• We never ask for OTPs, passwords, or bank details.
• Report any suspicious activity to support@khatauli.in.
• Transactions should be done with proper verification; we are not responsible for disputes between users.

6. User Responsibilities

• Users must not upload copyrighted, illegal, or harmful content.
• Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract location data from such images.
• Respect other users by not posting defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate content.
• Vendors and users must comply with Indian cyber laws and IT regulations.

7. Embedded Content and External Links

Our website may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images) or links to external sites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

• Session Management
• User Experience Improvement
• Analytics and Performance Tracking Users can disable cookies in their browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

9. Commenting, Rating, and Private Messaging

• Users can comment and rate listings/vendors.
• We reserve the right to moderate or remove inappropriate comments.
• In the future, if private messaging is introduced, users should be aware that we do not monitor messages unless required for legal compliance.

10. Data Retention

• We retain user data as long as required for operational and legal purposes.
• Users can request data deletion, but some data may be retained for compliance with legal obligations.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under 18. If a minor registers, their guardian must monitor their activities. We cannot verify age, and we are not responsible for underage users.

12. Intellectual Property and Copyright

• Users must not upload copyrighted material without permission.
• If you believe content violates copyright, please contact us for removal.
• We reserve the right to remove any unauthorized content.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or website notification.

14. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or legal inquiries, contact us at: support@khatauli.in

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.