Cookie Policy

Kisan Samvad (kisansamvad.com), an initiative of Satya Sadev LLP, respects the privacy of its readers, visitors, contributors and other users. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.

This policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how it may be used or shared, and how you may exercise applicable rights. It applies to the news, articles, digital content and other features operated by Kisan Samvad.

01 Information We May Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our contact form, newsletter subscription, comment facility or other communication features, we may collect information such as:

• Name or identifying details.
• Email address and contact number.
• Messages, questions, suggestions, complaints or feedback.
• Newsletter or other subscription preferences.

The information requested will depend on the purpose of the feature. We aim to avoid collecting personal information that is not necessary.

Automatically Collected Technical Data

Server logs, security systems or analytics services may record technical information such as IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system details, pages visited, visit time, referral URL, and information about page performance or errors. This information may be used to analyse website performance, troubleshoot technical issues and protect against unauthorised activity.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies or similar technologies may be used to remember preferences, maintain website functionality and security, and—where such services are active— analyse website use. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling some cookies may affect certain features. Applicable consent and notice requirements will be followed for analytics or advertising cookies where required.

02 How We Use Information

Subject to applicable law and relevant permissions, information may be used to:

• Operate and maintain the website.
• Respond to questions, messages and requests.
• Send newsletters or updates where there is an appropriate lawful basis.
• Analyse aggregate website usage and improve content.
• Prevent spam, fraud and security risks.
• Improve website performance and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests.

03 Sharing Information and Third-Party Services

Kisan Samvad does not intend to sell personal information. Information may be shared where necessary with authorised service providers for hosting, technical support, email and newsletter delivery, analytics, spam prevention or cybersecurity, or where disclosure is required by law.

Where applicable, service providers are expected to use information only for the specified purposes and apply appropriate safeguards.

Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and data-handling terms. Information about relevant services will be provided based on the services actually used on the website.

04 Data Security and Retention

We seek to use reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Information may be retained for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose, website operations, security, dispute resolution or legal obligations. When retention is no longer necessary, information may be deleted, destroyed or de-identified in accordance with applicable requirements.

05 External Links

Our website may link to government departments, agricultural institutions, market-data sources, research organisations and other external websites. Once you visit an external site, its privacy policy and terms apply.

Kisan Samvad does not directly control the data practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

06 Your Rights and Requests

Subject to applicable law, you may be able to request:

• Information about the use of your personal data.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Deletion where permitted.
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.
• Cancellation of newsletter subscriptions.

Identity verification may be required before a request is processed.

07 Children's Privacy

The website is intended for readers interested in agriculture and the rural economy. We do not seek to collect children's personal information unnecessarily.

Where applicable law requires parental consent or additional safeguards, those requirements will be followed. Please contact us if you believe a child's personal information has been collected improperly.

08 Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in website features, technology, operations or applicable law. The revised policy will be published on this page with an updated date. Where legally required, additional notice or consent will be provided for significant changes.

09 Contact

If you have questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact Kisan Samvad using the details below.