AgriBazaar.com.pk
Official Policy & Compliance

Privacy Policy

Your trust is our priority. This policy outlines how AgriBazaar collects, protects, and manages your data across our web platform and Google Play mobile app.

Effective Date: October 2026Web & Google Play App
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Key Summary at a Glance

AgriBazaar (agribazaar.com.pk) is committed to protecting your privacy. We never sell your personal data. We gather basic information solely to provide real-time agricultural commodity prices (Mandi rates), manage trade subscriptions, deliver automated WhatsApp rate updates, and power our verified business directory.

✓ No Third-Party AdsWe do not sell user data to brokers or advertisers.
✓ Encrypted StorageAll communications and passwords use modern encryption.
✓ Easy Account DeletionFull data deletion upon user request anytime.

1. Overview & Scope

AgriBazaar Platform & Mobile Application

Welcome to AgriBazaar (accessible online via agribazaar.com.pk and our official mobile applications on the Google Play Store). We provide digital agricultural intelligence, commodity trading tools, and grain/produce market rate updates across Pakistan and regional partners.

This Privacy Policy applies to all registered members and visitors using our web services, mobile apps, automated WhatsApp rate bots, and API services (collectively referred to as the "Services").

Definitions:

• User / You: Farmers, grain traders, commission agents (Arthi), shopkeepers, millers, brokers, and visitors.

• Company / We / Us: AgriBazaar and Agribusiness Pro operations.

2. Information We Collect

Categories of data gathered for service functionality

We gather only necessary information essential for delivering live market prices, processing subscription packages, and facilitating verified trade listings:

Account & Profile Info

  • • Full Name and Username
  • • Mobile Phone Number & WhatsApp Number
  • • Email Address
  • • Business / Shop Name, Mandi / City & Province

Subscriptions & Billing Proofs

  • • Selected membership package & duration
  • • Bank deposit / transfer receipts for manual plan activation
  • • Billing reference IDs and renewal dates

Market Rates & Shop Listings

  • • Commodity prices, arrivals, and commentary submitted by traders
  • • Public stall directories, items handled, and shop reviews

Device & Diagnostic Logs

  • • Device manufacturer, OS version, and app release version
  • • IP address and crash diagnostic logs
  • • Push notification FCM tokens

3. How We Use Information

Purposes and legitimate interests

Your information is used strictly to provide, maintain, and improve our services:

Real-Time Mandi Rates & Analytics

Customizing rate feeds, historical market graphs, and commodity trends based on your selected markets and crops.

Automated WhatsApp & Push Notifications

Sending daily opening prices, market changes, transaction alerts, and subscription receipts via WhatsApp and mobile push.

Account Security & Subscription Management

Managing active sessions, verifying bank transfer slips, and unlocking premium features.

Abuse Prevention & Platform Integrity

Detecting unauthorized scrapers, guarding against fraudulent listings, and ensuring accurate market data.

4. Mobile Device Permissions (Google Play)

Explicit disclosure of Android application permissions

When using the AgriBazaar Android mobile app, we only request permissions strictly required for features you choose to use:

Camera & Photo Library (Storage)

Used exclusively when you choose to take a photo for your shop profile, upload a bank deposit payment slip for subscription activation, or add product images. We never access unselected photos.

Push Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

Allows the app to deliver timely notifications about daily mandi market arrivals, price changes for your favorite items, and critical account messages.

Internet & Network Access

Necessary to synchronize rates in real-time with our cloud API servers and check network availability.

5. Third-Party Services

Service providers and infrastructure partners

We work with trusted third-party providers who adhere to strict data privacy standards:

  • • Google Play Services: Core app distribution, safety attestation, and seamless update mechanisms.
  • • Secure Cloud Infrastructure: Database and server hosting protected with firewall barriers and automated backups.
  • • WhatsApp Webhook / Bot API: Real-time messaging transmission for user-requested rate alerts.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

Zero data selling guarantee

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for advertising or commercial marketing purposes.

Data is shared only in the following controlled contexts:

  • • Public Marketplace Directory: Information you publicly publish (such as your shop stall name, phone contact, and published market quotes).
  • • Legal Obligations: When legally mandated by enforceable court orders or authorized regulatory authorities in Pakistan.
  • • Platform Protection: To protect our community against fraud, security breaches, or terms of service violations.

7. Data Security & Storage

Technical and organizational security controls

We deploy robust technical safeguards to protect all stored information:

🔒 SSL / TLS In-Transit Encryption

All data transferred between your browser/app and our servers is protected using TLS 1.3 encryption.

🔑 Salted Bcrypt Password Hashing

Passwords are cryptographically hashed; plain passwords are never stored or visible to administrators.

🛡️ Restricted Administrative Access

Strict least-privilege access rules ensure database access is limited exclusively to authorized engineering staff.

💾 Redundant Data Snapshots

Encrypted off-site snapshots protect user accounts against server failures or accidental data loss.

8. Data Retention & Account Deletion

Google Play compliant account deletion protocol

We retain account data while your membership remains active or as required by law for accounting verification.

How to Delete Your Account & Associated Data

You have the permanent right to request account deletion and removal of all associated personal details:

Option A (In-App / Web Dashboard): Log into your account, visit Profile & Settings, and click "Delete Account".
Option B (Direct Email Request): Email our support desk at support@agribazaar.com.pk with subject "Account Deletion Request" and your registered mobile number or email.

Upon confirmation, all personal contact information, authentication records, and user preferences are permanently wiped from our active databases within 7 business days.

9. Children's Privacy

Protection of minors

AgriBazaar is an agricultural trade and commodity pricing platform designed for adults and business entities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has registered an account without guardian consent, please contact us immediately to have the data removed.

10. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

Your control over your data

  • • Access & Portability: View the data associated with your account anytime via the dashboard.
  • • Correction: Update and modify outdated phone numbers, shop addresses, and profile details.
  • • Opt-Out of Alerts: Mute or disable WhatsApp rate broadcasts and push notifications anytime.
  • • Revoke Permissions: Disable Camera or Notification permissions directly in your smartphone's application settings.

11. Contact & Support

Reach our privacy and security team

For questions regarding this policy, data deletion requests, or general privacy inquiries, please contact our support team:

• Official Website: https://agribazaar.com.pk

• Support Email: support@agribazaar.com.pk

• WhatsApp Desk: +92 315 8577188

• Entity: AgriBazaar / Agribusiness Pro

• Country: Pakistan