Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2026 | Entity: PurnOrganic
PurnOrganic.com ("PurnOrganic", "we", "our", "us") is committed to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you access or use our platform — whether as a buyer, seller/farmer, supplier, B2B partner, or visitor. By using our website or mobile application, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Registration data: name, email address, mobile number, password
- Profile data: delivery addresses, business name (for sellers/suppliers), GST number, bank account details
- Communication data: messages, support tickets, feedback, reviews, and ratings submitted through the platform
- KYC/verification documents: government-issued ID, organic certification, FSSAI licence (where applicable for sellers/suppliers)
B. Transaction & Usage Data
- Order history, invoice records, cart activity, and payment confirmations
- Seller and supplier payout records, settlement statements
- Product listings, pricing, inventory updates submitted by sellers/suppliers
C. Automatically Collected Data
- Device identifiers, IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, clicks, scroll depth, referral URLs, session duration
- Cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)
2. How We Use Your Information
- To create, manage, and authenticate your account
- To process orders, facilitate delivery, and send order updates
- To process payments and disburse seller/supplier settlements
- To provide customer support and resolve disputes
- To personalise your shopping experience and display relevant products
- To send transactional notifications (order confirmation, shipping updates, OTPs)
- To send promotional communications where you have opted in (you may opt out at any time)
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from authorities
- To analyse platform performance and improve our services
3. User Roles & Platform Access
PurnOrganic operates a multi-role platform. Depending on your role, different data is collected and processed:
- Buyers: name, contact, delivery address, order history, payment method
- Sellers / Farmers: business details, product listings, inventory, bank account, KYC documents, payout records
- Suppliers: company profile, supply agreements, pricing, fulfilment data, compliance certificates
- B2B Partners: company registration, GST, credit terms, bulk order history
- Admin / Staff: access logs are maintained for accountability and audit purposes
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in and remember your preferences
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Deliver relevant advertising (where applicable)
- Improve site performance and security
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. We also use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that collect anonymised usage data.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Logistics & delivery partners: to fulfil your orders (name, address, contact number)
- Payment gateways & financial institutions: to process transactions securely
- Technology service providers: cloud hosting, SMS/email services, analytics — under strict data processing agreements
- Regulatory authorities: where required by law, court order, or government directive
- Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred (with prior notice)
6. Payment & Financial Information
All payment transactions on PurnOrganic are processed through PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full card numbers or CVV. Seller and supplier bank account details are stored in encrypted form solely for the purpose of processing payouts. We retain transaction records as required by applicable tax and financial regulations.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Encrypted storage for sensitive data at rest
- Role-based access controls limiting staff access to data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Incident response procedures for data breaches
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's Privacy
PurnOrganic is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at support@purnorganic.com and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Port your data to another service where technically feasible
- Lodge a complaint with the applicable data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@purnorganic.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website. The revised policy will be effective from the date indicated at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to our Data Protection team:
- Email: support@purnorganic.com
- Website: www.purnorganic.com