Privacy Policy for FPO India Platform

            Effective Date: [30/07/2025]

            Platform Operator: ISED Services, a private limited company registered in India

            Governing Laws: Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) 2023 and Information Technology Act 2000

Key Definitions

Data Principal: The FPO/SHG/PACS or their authorized representative providing data
Personal Data: Information that can identify an organization or its representatives
Data Fiduciary: [Your Company Name] as the entity determining data processing

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Organizational Data

Legal name and registration details
Contact information (email, phone, office address)
Operational areas and activities
Basic member statistics (number of farmers, etc.)

1.2 Representative Data

Authorized person's name and designation
Business contact details
Government-issued ID for verification (Aadhaar/PAN optional)

1.3 Technical Data

IP addresses and device information
Usage patterns through cookies (non-intrusive)
Log data for security purposes

2. Purpose of Data Collection

To create and maintain organizational profiles
To enable discovery within the agricultural network
To communicate platform updates and service information
To improve platform functionality and user experience
To comply with legal obligations under Indian law

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We adhere to the principle of data minimization and only share when necessary:

3.1 With Other Users

Basic profile information visible to registered users
Contact details shared only with mutual consent

3.2 With Third Parties

Service providers (hosting, analytics) under strict contracts
Government agencies if required by law
Never to data brokers or advertisers

4. Data Storage & Security

Encrypted storage on AWS/GCP servers in India
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access restricted to authorized personnel only
Retention period: 2 years after account deactivation

5. Your Rights (Under DPDP Act 2023)

Right to Access: Request copy of your data
Right to Correction: Update inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: Delete non-mandatory data
Right to Grievance Redressal: Through designated officer

6. Cookies & Tracking

Essential cookies for platform functionality
Analytics cookies to improve services (opt-out available)
No third-party advertising trackers

7. Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals below 18 years. Organizations must ensure their representatives are adults.

8. Changes to This Policy

30-day notice for significant changes
Notification through platform and registered email
Continued use constitutes acceptance

Contact Our Data Protection Officer

Email:coordinator@isedindia.org
Address: Plot No. 17, E-8 Ishwar Nagar, BDA Colony, Bhopal, (M.P.) Pin-462016
Response Time: 15 working days as per DPDP Act