Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/07/2026
Last Updated: 08/07/2026

Welcome to Aqua Vardhan. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Aqua Vardhan ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively referred to as the "Platform").

By accessing or using Aqua Vardhan, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register or use the Platform, we may collect:

Full Name
Mobile Number
Email Address
User Type (Farmer or Trader)
State and Location
Business Name (Traders)
Business Address
GST Number or Business Registration Details
Verification Documents uploaded by Traders

1.2 Account Information

Email / Mobile OTP verification status
Login history
Account status

1.3 Marketplace Information

Product availability posted by Farmers
Purchase requirements posted by Traders
Contact requests
Communication preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

Create and manage your account
Verify your identity using OTP
Verify trader registrations
Display user profiles
Connect Farmers and Traders
Provide live market pricing
Enable posting of buying and selling requirements
Process subscriptions
Send notifications
Improve application performance
Respond to customer support requests
Detect fraud and prevent misuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. OTP Verification

To verify your identity, we use trusted third-party OTP service providers.

Your mobile number is used solely for:

Registration
Login authentication
Account security
Important service notifications

4. Push Notifications

We may send notifications related to:

Live market price updates
New buyer/seller requirements
Trader approval status
General platform announcements

You may disable notifications through your device settings.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Other Users

Depending on your role, your profile information may be visible to other registered users, including:

Name
Business Name
State
Products
Production Capacity
Contact Information (where applicable)

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted providers for:

OTP verification
Cloud hosting
Push notifications
Analytics
Customer support

These providers are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights
Prevent fraud
Respond to government requests

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption
Protected servers
Authentication controls
Restricted administrative access
Regular security monitoring

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Maintain user accounts
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

If you delete your account, some information may be retained where required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Update your information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your account
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request a copy of your personal data

Requests may be submitted through our customer support.

9. Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your Aqua Vardhan account at any time.

Upon receiving your request:

Your account will be deactivated.
Your personal information will be deleted or anonymized where legally permissible.
Some transaction or compliance records may be retained for legal obligations.

10. Cookies and Analytics

If you access Aqua Vardhan through the website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic
Remember user preferences
Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Platform may integrate third-party services, including:

Google Play Services
OTP Service Providers
Cloud Hosting Providers

Your use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Aqua Vardhan
Email: support@aquavardhan.com
Phone: +91 99371 37903
Website: www.aquavardhan.com

14. Consent

By downloading, registering for, or using the Aqua Vardhan Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.