Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025
Last Updated: 10 June 2025

Introduction

Welcome to KrishikaAgrotech! We specialize in sustainable organic products including vermicompost, coco peat, vermiwash, and gardening solutions for farmers, home gardeners, and landscapers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (www.krishikaagrotech.com), purchase products, subscribe to blogs, or contact us. By using our services, you agree to these terms.

Information We Collect

We collect data to enhance your experience and deliver our services:

• Personal Information: Name, email, phone, shipping/billing address (collected during purchases, newsletter sign-ups, or contact forms).
• Payment Details: Processed securely via third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store card numbers.
• Automated Data: IP address, browser type, device info, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics).
• User Content: Comments on blogs, reviews, or queries submitted via “Contact Us.”

How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us:

1. Process orders for vermicompost, coco peat, and organic products.
   We use your personal and transactional information to process and fulfill your orders for vermicompost, coco peat, vermiwash, and other organic agricultural products. This includes confirming your order, arranging delivery, and providing order updates.
2. Send blogs on farming solutions, gardening tips, and landscaping.
   If you subscribe to our newsletter or blog, we use your email address to send you valuable content such as farming tips, organic gardening guides, sustainable landscaping techniques, and updates on new product offerings.
3. Respond to inquiries via “Contact Us” or FAQ sections.
   Information submitted through the “Contact Us” form or FAQ sections is used to respond to your queries, provide product support, and assist you with any concerns or feedback you may have.
4. Improve website functionality and user experience.
   We collect anonymous usage data and feedback to analyze website performance, identify usability issues, and implement improvements. This helps ensure a smoother and more personalized experience for all visitors.
5. Send promotional emails (opt-out anytime via unsubscribe link).
   With your consent, we may occasionally send promotional emails featuring special offers, new product launches, or seasonal discounts. You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any promotional email.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We never sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

• Payment Processors: To complete transactions.
• Shipping Partners: (e.g., FedEx, DHL) for order delivery.
• Service Providers: Email tools (e.g., Mailchimp) for newsletters.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders).

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Remember cart items for organic product purchases.
• Analyze traffic via Google Analytics (opt-out here).
• Personalize blog content on gardening/landscaping solutions.
  Manage preferences via your browser settings.

Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and implement multiple safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Our security measures include:

1. SSL encryption for transactions.
   All data transmitted between your browser and our website is protected with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, ensuring that sensitive information like payment details and personal data is securely transferred.
2. Secure servers with restricted access.
   Your data is stored on secure servers with strict access controls. Only authorized personnel with legitimate business needs have access to this information.
3. Regular security audits.
   We conduct periodic security reviews and system updates to identify and address potential vulnerabilities, ensuring our infrastructure remains robust against emerging threats.
4. Important Note

While we employ industry-standard security measures, please be aware that no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage users to exercise caution, especially when sharing sensitive information online.

Your Rights

We respect your rights regarding your personal data. Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)), you may have the right to:

1. Access Your Information
   Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and understand how we use it.
2. Correct or Update Your Data
   Ask us to correct inaccurate or outdated information to ensure your details are accurate and up to date.
3. Delete Your Personal Data
   Request that we delete your data from our records, subject to legal or contractual obligations that may require us to retain certain information.
4. Opt Out of Marketing Communications
   You can unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link provided in the emails.
5. Withdraw Consent
   If you have given us consent to process your data (e.g., for marketing), you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing.
6. To Exercise Any of These Rights:

Please contact us at support@krishikaagrotech.com. with your request. We will respond as quickly as possible and within the timeframes.

Children’s Privacy

Our services (e.g., vermicompost kits, gardening blogs) target adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

Policy Updates

We’ll notify you of changes via email or website banners. Continued use implies acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions? Reach our Data Officer:

• Email: support@krishikaagrotech.com
• Address: Shop No 10/2, APMC, Yard, Amargol, Hubballi, Karnataka 580025
• Phone: 9663891563