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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for RaastKar

Last updated: May 27, 2026

RaastKar ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use RaastKar:

• Account Information: Name, email address, country
• Profile Information: Farm location, phone number (optional)
• Location Data: GPS location when you use location-based features (with your permission)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Usage Data: Features used, credits consumed
• Photos: Images you upload for crop disease diagnosis

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide AI-powered farming recommendations
• Diagnose plant diseases from photos
• Show relevant weather data for your location
• Process payments for credit subscriptions
• Send important notifications about your account
• Improve our services and features
• Provide customer support

3. Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your Google profile information including your name, email address, and profile picture. We do not receive your Google password. This information is used only to create and manage your RaastKar account.

4. Location Data

We request location permission to provide accurate weather data and crop recommendations for your area. Location data is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers unless you explicitly save a farm location in your profile.

5. Photos and Images

Photos you upload for plant disease diagnosis are processed by our AI system and are not stored permanently on our servers. Photos are deleted after analysis is complete.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: MongoDB Atlas (database), Vercel (hosting), OpenAI (AI features)
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics only
• Legal Requirements: When required by law

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Authentication tokens expire after 30 days
• Database access is restricted and monitored

8. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at invest@ignitethespark.org.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Export your data

10. Children's Privacy

RaastKar is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us