Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [01-08-2025]
Last Updated: [01-08-2025]

CropTheTomato.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website cropthetomato.com (the “Service”) dedicated to providing information, tips, techniques, and resources related to tomato cultivation and agricultural practices. This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy has been prepared to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), Information Technology Act, 2000, Google AdSense requirements, and other applicable Indian laws.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • “Personal Data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data principal)
  • “Data Principal” means the individual to whom the personal data relates
  • “Data Fiduciary” refers to CropTheTomato.com as the entity determining the purpose and means of processing personal data
  • “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data including collection, recording, organization, storage, use, disclosure, or deletion
  • “Cookies” are small files stored on your device

Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following personal data when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Name and contact information (email address)
  • Comments on blog posts and articles
  • Contact form submissions
  • Agricultural experience and interests for personalized content

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Our website participates in the Google AdSense program to display advertisements. In connection with this:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website
  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com/ or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

Google AdSense may collect and use information, including:

  • Your interactions with advertisements
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and location data
  • Browsing behavior across websites

For more information about Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following specified purposes:

Primary Purposes

  • Content Delivery: To provide tomato cultivation information, tips, and agricultural guidance
  • User Experience: To personalize content based on your interests and location
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Website Improvement: To analyze website usage and improve our services

Legal Bases for Processing

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions, comments, and non-essential cookies
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics, security, and content improvement
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal data in the following circumstances:

With Third Parties

  • Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements
  • Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics for website performance analysis
  • Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution (if applicable)
  • Content Delivery Networks: For website performance optimization

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Government requests
  • Protection of our rights and property
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activities

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular backup procedures

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Website Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months
  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Comments: Retained until deleted by you or us
  • Cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy

Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023

As a data principal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights:

Right to Information

You have the right to obtain information about:

  • Personal data being processed
  • Purpose of processing
  • Categories of personal data
  • Recipients or categories of recipients

Right to Correction and Erasure

  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances

Right to Data Portability

Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time for processing activities based on consent.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights or for any data protection queries, please contact us:

Data Protection Contact:

  • Email: appyfymedia15@gmail.com

Response Time: We will respond to your requests within 7 days of receipt.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside India, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We will not transfer your personal data to countries that are notified by the Government of India as restricted for data transfers.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Post the updated Privacy Policy on this page
  • Update the “Last Updated” date
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Data Protection Board of India

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India:

  • Website: [To be updated when available]
  • Process: As prescribed under the DPDPA Rules

You can manage your cookie preferences:

  • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
  • Opt-out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies
  • Google Ad Settings: Manage Google advertising cookies at https://adssettings.google.com/

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Agricultural resource websites
  • Government agricultural departments
  • Research institutions
  • Supplier websites

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.

Data Protection Officer

In compliance with data protection requirements, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Data Protection Officer:

  • Name: Prateek
  • Email: digitalwebnix@gmail.com

Compliance Information

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA)
  • Information Technology Act, 2000
  • Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
  • Google AdSense Program Policies
  • Other applicable Indian laws and regulations

Contact Information

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

CropTheTomato.com

Languages

This Privacy Policy is available in English. In accordance with the DPDPA, we can provide this policy in any of the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India upon request.

Acknowledgment: By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.