Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how agristack.com.in (“we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Website”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. agristack.com.in is a private, independent informational website that publishes guides about the AgriStack programme, Farmer ID registration, and related government schemes in India. We are not affiliated with the Government of India, any state government, or any official AgriStack portal. By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

This is an information-only website. We do not offer Farmer ID registration, login, status checking, or any government service on this Website. Therefore:

  • We never ask for or collect your Aadhaar number, OTP, Farmer ID, bank account details, passwords, or any government document.
  • All actual registrations happen only on official government portals ending in gov.in. Never enter your Aadhaar number or OTP on this or any non-government website.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information you provide voluntarily

If you leave a comment or contact us by email, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. You provide this information voluntarily, and we use it only to respond to you or display your comment.

b) Information collected automatically

Like most websites, when you visit us, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring website. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to understand visitor preferences, record visitor activity on the Website, and improve our content. You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Website function.

4. Google AdSense, Google Ads, and the DoubleClick DART Cookie

We display advertisements on this Website served by Google AdSense and other Google advertising services.

  • Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to this Website and other websites on the Internet.
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalised ads based on your visits to this and/or other sites.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies at www.aboutads.info.
  • You can read how Google uses data from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on this Website. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. We have no access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers. You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices.

5. Google Analytics and Site Kit

We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use our Website — for example, which pages are most read and which state guides need updating. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, session duration, approximate location (city level), and device information. This data is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. How We Use Information

We use the information collected to operate and maintain the Website, improve our guides and content, analyse traffic and usage trends, display relevant advertising, respond to comments and email enquiries, and prevent spam and abuse.

7. Third-Party Links

Our guides contain links to official government portals (for example, agristack.gov.in and state farmer registry portals), helpline numbers, and other external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external website, including government websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone. Limited data is shared automatically with the third-party services described above (Google AdSense, Google Analytics) solely for advertising and analytics purposes, and may be disclosed if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

9. Data Protection and Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), the GDPR (European Union), or the CCPA (California), such as the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, object to or restrict certain processing, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Since we collect very little personal data directly (only comments and emails you send us), most requests can be fulfilled quickly. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

10. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical measures to protect the Website and any information transmitted through it, including HTTPS encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Consent

By using our Website, you hereby consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: [your-email@example.com]
Website: https://agristack.com.in

Disclaimer: agristack.com.in is a private informational website and is not connected with the Government of India or any state government. All Farmer ID registrations happen only on official portals ending in gov.in.