Last Updated: June 2026 Platform: MahaDBT-Farmer.com Contact: contact.rteup@gmail.com
1. Introduction
MahaDBT-Farmer.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Platform”) is an independent informational website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website.
2. Who We Are
MahaDBT-Farmer.com is a privately operated, independent digital platform. We are NOT affiliated with the Government of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Agriculture Department, or the official MahaDBT portal at mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
We do not collect, store, or process any government application data, Aadhaar numbers, bank account details, or scheme-related personal information.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you contact us via email (contact.rteup@gmail.com), you may share:
- Your name
- Your email address
- A description of your query
We use this information only to respond to your message. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your details with third parties without your consent.
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve user experience and analyze traffic
- Analytics Data: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site (pages viewed, bounce rate, traffic sources)
This data is collected in aggregate form and is not used to identify individual visitors.
3.3 What We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect:
- Aadhaar numbers
- Bank account numbers or IFSC codes
- Application IDs or Farmer Registration numbers
- Payment or subsidy information
- Any government-issued identification numbers
- Sensitive personal financial data
If you accidentally share such information via email, we will not store, use, or share it. We advise you never to share such sensitive details via any third-party platform.
4. How We Use Your Information
Information collected on this platform is used only for:
- Responding to user emails and queries
- Improving the content and usability of our website
- Analyzing website traffic to understand which topics help farmers most
- Preventing spam, abuse, or misuse of our contact channels
We do not use your information for advertising targeting, data selling, or any commercial profiling.
5. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Functional purposes: Remembering your preferences
- Analytics purposes: Understanding site traffic via tools like Google Analytics
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis
- Google Fonts / CDN services — for website design
- Hosting Provider — for website server and storage
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
7. Links to External Websites
Our website contains links to external sites, including the official MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in), government pages, and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
8. Data Retention
- Email correspondence: Retained for up to 12 months for reference, then deleted
- Analytics data: Retained as per the third-party service’s policy (e.g., Google Analytics default retention)
- No application data is retained because we do not collect it
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at contact.rteup@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Withdraw consent to data processing
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: contact.rteup@gmail.com
We will respond within 30 days.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information shared with us. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted via email or contact forms.
We strongly advise you NEVER to share sensitive information (Aadhaar number, bank details, application passwords) through any third-party website including ours.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
For any privacy-related queries:
📧 Email: contact.rteup@gmail.com 📍
Platform: MahaDBT-Farmer.com (Independent Informational Platform)
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