Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19 July 2026

Privacy Policy for Discover Farming

At Discover Farming, accessible from https://discoverfarming.in/, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, how we protect it, and what rights you may have regarding your data.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, readers, contributors, advertisers, and users who access our website, content, tools, forms, and related services.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our website.

1. Who We Are

Discover Farming is an agriculture-focused digital publishing platform that provides educational content, farming insights, agricultural news, guides, tools, and related information for farmers, students, researchers, and agri-entrepreneurs.

Website: https://discoverfarming.in/
Owner / Publisher: Bhanwar Singh Thada
General Contact Email: query@discoverfarming.in
Contribution Email: contribute@discoverfarming.in
Advertising Email: advertising@discoverfarming.in

For any privacy-related request, you may contact us at: query@discoverfarming.in

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• our website pages and blog content,
• contact forms and communication forms,
• comments and user-submitted content,
• email communication with us,
• embedded media and third-party content,
• analytics, cookies, advertising, and similar technologies,
• downloadable resources, tools, and calculators available on the website.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, apps, services, or platforms that may be linked from our website.

2.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) and its associated rules, as well as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, where applicable. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information and non-personal information in the following ways.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with Discover Farming, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

• your name,
• your email address,
• your phone number, if you choose to provide it,
• your message, inquiry, or feedback,
• content submitted through forms,
• article submissions, testimonials, or collaboration inquiries,
• comments posted on articles or pages,
• any information you include in emails sent to us.

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, some information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address,
• browser type and version,
• device type,
• operating system,
• referral source,
• pages visited,
• time spent on pages,
• date and time of visit,
• click behavior and general interaction data,
• approximate geographic location derived from IP address,
• technical diagnostics and performance data.

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and similar technologies to:

• keep the website functioning properly,
• remember user preferences,
• improve performance and usability,
• analyze traffic and visitor behavior,
• secure the website and reduce abuse,
• support advertising and measurement,
• personalize content and ad experiences where permitted.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for legitimate business and editorial purposes, including to:

• operate, maintain, and improve our website,
• respond to your inquiries and support requests,
• communicate with you regarding submissions, collaborations, or advertising,
• publish or moderate comments and user-submitted content,
• detect spam, abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity,
• understand how users engage with our content,
• improve site performance, design, and content quality,
• comply with legal obligations,
• enforce our policies and protect our rights,
• display and optimize advertisements, where applicable.

We do not sell your personal information in the ordinary course of business.

5. Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we may collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Please do not include sensitive personal information in public comments.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that are unlawful, abusive, misleading, promotional spam, or otherwise inappropriate.

6. Contact Forms and Email Communication

If you contact us through a contact form or by email, we may collect and store the information you submit, including your name, email address, message content, and any attachments or supporting information you choose to share.

We use this information to:

• respond to your inquiry,
• provide requested support or information,
• review article contributions,
• manage collaboration or advertising discussions,
• improve communication quality and recordkeeping.

We may retain this correspondence for administrative, editorial, legal, and quality-control purposes.

Please do not send highly sensitive personal, financial, medical, or confidential information unless absolutely necessary.

7. Media Uploads

If you upload images or files to the website, you should avoid uploading files that contain embedded location data, metadata, or other sensitive information unless you intend to share it.

Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract metadata from publicly available images or files.

8. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, maps, tools, or articles from third-party websites.

Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor had visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that third-party service.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party embedded content providers. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Analytics and Measurement

We may use website analytics and related measurement technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve content quality, user experience, and technical performance.

These analytics tools may collect information such as:

• pages viewed,
• traffic source,
• device and browser information,
• engagement time,
• approximate location,
• interactions with features or content.

Where Google-based services are used, data may be processed in accordance with Google’s own privacy practices. You can learn more here:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• How Google uses information from sites and apps: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

If required by applicable law in your jurisdiction, analytics cookies should only be set after your consent through a cookie banner or consent management platform.

10. Social Sharing and External Platforms

We may provide social sharing buttons or links to third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other networks. If you interact with these features, those platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Your use of any external social media platform is governed by that platform’s own terms and privacy practices.

11. Advertising, Ad Networks, and Google AdSense

Discover Farming may display third-party advertisements now or in the future, including ads served by advertising partners such as Google AdSense or other ad networks.

If advertising is enabled on our website:

• third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites;
• Google may use advertising cookies to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on user visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet;
• users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com/

You may also learn more about how Google uses data here:

• https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1348695

Some advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure ad performance, prevent fraud, limit repetitive ads, and personalize content or advertising where legally permitted.

If you are located in a region where consent is required for personalized advertising, we recommend using a compliant cookie consent solution before serving personalized ads.

Important Note for Indian Users: In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we ensure that our advertising and content do not violate any applicable laws of India. Any grievances related to advertising or content may be reported to our Grievance Officer at query@discoverfarming.in.

12. Affiliate Links, Sponsored Content, and Commercial Relationships

Some pages on Discover Farming may contain affiliate links, sponsored references, brand mentions, or commercial collaborations. If you click such links or engage with sponsored material, third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Any sponsored, promotional, or affiliate content should be appropriately disclosed in line with applicable law and platform policies.

This Privacy Policy applies to our handling of data on our website, but not to third-party merchant, advertiser, or affiliate websites.

13. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable under international privacy standards, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• your consent,
• performance of a request or communication initiated by you,
• our legitimate interests in operating, securing, improving, and monetizing the website,
• compliance with legal obligations,
• protection of legal rights and claims.

14. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information only when reasonably necessary, including with:

• website hosting providers,
• analytics providers,
• spam detection and security services,
• contact form and email service providers,
• advertising and monetization partners,
• legal, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities when required,
• professional advisers such as legal or accounting professionals,
• service providers assisting with website operations, provided they are bound by confidentiality or data protection obligations.

We do not sell your personal data as a standalone product.

15. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for:

• responding to inquiries,
• maintaining business records,
• publishing and moderating comments,
• complying with legal obligations,
• resolving disputes,
• enforcing our agreements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the reason it was collected.

For example:

• contact emails and submissions may be retained for follow-up and recordkeeping,
• comments may remain published unless removed,
• technical logs may be retained temporarily for performance, analytics, and security purposes.

16. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet and no method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You use the website and submit information at your own risk.

17. International Data Transfers

Because online services, hosting providers, analytics providers, and ad partners may operate globally, your information may be stored or processed in countries outside your own jurisdiction.

Where applicable, we seek to use service providers that apply appropriate safeguards for international data transfers. By using this website, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

18. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights such as:

• the right to know whether we process your personal data,
• the right to access the personal data we hold about you,
• the right to request correction of inaccurate data,
• the right to request deletion of your data,
• the right to object to certain processing,
• the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent,
• the right to request restriction of processing,
• the right to data portability where applicable,
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory or regulatory authority.

To exercise any privacy-related right, please contact us at: query@discoverfarming.in

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

19. Cookie Choices and Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You may:

• delete stored cookies,
• block all cookies,
• allow only certain cookies,
• receive alerts before cookies are set.

Please note that some site features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

If we implement a cookie consent tool, your preferences may also be managed through that tool.

20 . Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals from web browsers. However, you can control the use of cookies and tracking technologies through your browser settings or through our Cookie Consent Tool, if available.

21. Children’s Privacy

Discover Farming is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate legal basis or parental involvement where required.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us immediately at query@discoverfarming.in, and we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

22. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, articles, marketplaces, videos, social platforms, government portals, and other resources.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of third-party websites. Visiting such websites is at your own discretion, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

23. Sensitive Topics and Informational Disclaimer

Discover Farming publishes informational content related to agriculture, crops, livestock, farming practices, government schemes, and agricultural technology. Our content is intended for general informational and educational purposes.

If you submit personal or farm-related details to us for guidance, please understand that communication through website forms or email may not be suitable for highly sensitive, confidential, legal, medical, or financial matters.

24. Grievance Redressal Mechanism (India)

In compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, we have appointed a Grievance Officer to address your concerns, complaints, or queries regarding data handling, content, or services.

You may also reach us by post at:

• Discover Farming
• Bhanwar Singh Thada
• Rawala-Thada, Salumber
• Udapur-Rajasthan

25. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• legal or regulatory changes,
• technology changes,
• website feature changes,
• analytics or advertising updates,
• editorial or operational updates.

When we make material changes, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

26. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Discover Farming
Website: https://discoverfarming.in/
Email: query@discoverfarming.in

For contributions: contribute@discoverfarming.in
For advertising inquiries: advertising@discoverfarming.in

27. Consent

By using Discover Farming, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.