Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Khetiwadi ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our website and services at https://next.khetiwadi.com (the "Service"). It also describes your privacy rights and how the law may protect you. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Definitions

• Service means the Khetiwadi website and related applications (mandi bhav, articles, tractor information, etc.).
• Personal Data means information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Usage Data means data collected automatically when using the Service (e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited, device information).
• Cookies are small files placed on your device by the website to remember preferences and improve the Service.
• Website refers to Khetiwadi, accessible from https://next.khetiwadi.com.
• Country refers to India. We operate under applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including when you:

• Contact us (e.g. via contact form or email)
• Register for an account or sign in (if applicable)
• Subscribe to newsletters or notifications (if offered)

Such information may include: name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any other information you choose to provide.

2.2 Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when you use the Service. It may include: your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, pages you visit and time spent, device type and operating system, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When you access the Service via a mobile device, we may also collect device-specific information such as mobile device ID and mobile operating system.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies can be "Persistent" (remain until you delete them) or "Session" (deleted when you close the browser). We use cookies for:

• Essential cookies – Required to provide the Service and its features (e.g. authentication, security).
• Preference cookies – To remember your settings (e.g. language, theme).
• Analytics cookies – To understand how visitors use our Service and improve it (we may use services such as Google Analytics).

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, refusing cookies may limit your ability to use some parts of the Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use Personal Data and Usage Data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service – Including mandi rates, articles, and other content; to monitor usage and performance.
• To manage your account – If you have an account, to manage registration and access to features.
• To contact you – By email or other means for support, updates, or in response to your inquiries.
• To send newsletters or marketing – Only if you have opted in; you may opt out at any time.
• To improve our Service – To analyze usage patterns and improve content, design, and functionality.
• To comply with legal obligations – Where required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service providers – With third parties who assist us in operating the Service (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Legal requirements – When required by law, court order, or government authority, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business transfers – In connection with a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition, in which case we will use reasonable efforts to ensure your data remains protected under this Privacy Policy or equivalent standards.

We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g. for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcing our agreements). Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period, except where needed to improve security or functionality or where we are legally required to retain it longer.

6. Data Security and Transfer

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. Your information may be processed and stored on servers located in India or elsewhere; by using the Service, you consent to such transfer. We take steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (including under applicable Indian law), you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your Personal Data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Data portability (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or such higher age as required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to other websites (e.g. government portals, mandi boards, news sources) that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g. a notice on the Service or by email where appropriate). Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us:

• By email: help@khetiwadi.com
• By visiting our contact page at https://next.khetiwadi.com/contact