Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bhumi ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at bhumifarms.co and related services (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Account information (name, email address) when you sign up or sign in with Google
• Farm listing information if you are a farmer (farm name, location, products, descriptions, photos)
• Order information (items, quantities, contact details for pickup/delivery)
• Suggestions or feedback you submit about farm listings
• Communications you send to us

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, interactions) via PostHog analytics
• Device and browser information
• Approximate location (based on IP address or location you provide for farm search)
• Cookies and similar technologies for authentication and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Platform (connecting you with local farms, processing orders)
• To authenticate your account and maintain security
• To display relevant farms and products based on your location
• To process orders and facilitate communication between consumers and farmers
• To send transactional emails (order confirmations, account updates)
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the user experience
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Farmers — when you place an order, the farmer receives your name, contact info, and order details
• Service providers — we use Supabase (database/auth), Vercel (hosting), Stripe (payments), PostHog (analytics), and Resend (email) to operate the Platform
• Legal requirements — if required by law, regulation, or legal process

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security policies on our database, and secure authentication via Supabase Auth. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Access, update, or delete your account information at any time
• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Delete your account by contacting us

7. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., farm websites, social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at adarshdayal7@gmail.com.