Privacy Policy for Bharat Fishmate

Effective Date: February 23, 2026
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

At Bharat Fishmate, we are committed to protecting the data of our "Data Principals" (Users). This policy explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) 2023/2025.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best aquaculture management experience, we collect the following:

• Personal Identity Data: Name, mobile number and address.
• Farm & Location Data: GPS coordinates of your ponds/farms, water quality parameters, and regional weather data.
• Media Access: Photos or videos of fish crops you upload for disease diagnosis or marketplace listings.
• Usage Data: Device type, IP address, and how you interact with our features.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We process your data strictly for the following "Specified Purposes":

• Tailored Advisories: To provide feeding schedules and harvest predictions.
• Marketplace Connectivity: To connect buyers and sellers within the Bharat Fishmate ecosystem.
• Government Integration: To assist you in applying for fisheries-related schemes (with explicit consent).
• App Improvement: To fix bugs and enhance user experience.

3. Consent and Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act, your consent is the foundation of our data processing.

• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time.
• Right to Correction: You may update or correct any inaccurate personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data.
• Nomination: You have the right to nominate another person to exercise these rights in the event of your death or incapacity.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not "sell" your data. We only share information with:

• Service Providers: Such as cloud hosting services or SMS gateways.
• Legal Mandates: When required by Indian law or a court order.
• Fishery Experts: If you request a consultation.

5. Data Security

We implement "Reasonable Security Practices" including end-to-end encryption for sensitive data and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for account access.

6. Children’s Privacy

Bharat Fishmate is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly process the data of minors without verifiable parental consent.

7. Grievance Redressal

If you have concerns about your data or wish to report a breach, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):

• Name: Ritam Samanta
• Email: contact@fishmate.in
• Address: 7/9, Subhash Colony, PO: N C Pukur, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700122, India
• Response Time: We aim to acknowledge all grievances within 72 hours.