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Privacy Policy

How Rural Pantry collects, protects, and respects your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Rural Pantry ('we', 'us', or 'our') is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our digital flagship.

As an emerging movement dedicated to connecting Indian rural farming collectives with global households, we handle all personal information with transparency, dignity, and high technical standards of security.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing interest in our brand, subscribing to our dispatches, or reaching out for partnerships.

2.1 Voluntary Information

Contact details such as your full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you subscribe to our journal, request partnership information, or submit contact forms.

2.2 Technical & Usage Information

IP address, browser type, device specifications, operating system, and anonymous interaction metrics collected automatically as you navigate our website.

3. How We Use Information

We utilize collected data strictly for legitimate business purposes including:

• Sending documentary journal dispatches, seasonal harvest updates, and brand announcements.

• Responding to community, institutional, and media inquiries.

• Enhancing website performance, user experience, and accessibility.

• Complying with applicable legal obligations and regulatory standards.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential and analytics cookies to optimize browser performance and understand website traffic patterns. For full details on cookie categories and preference management, please review our dedicated Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services & Analytics

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may utilize privacy-focused third-party analytics and cloud infrastructure providers who adhere to strict data protection agreements.

6. Data Security

We employ technical and organizational security measures, including SSL encryption and secure server infrastructure, to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. User Rights & Choices

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, request corrections, or unsubscribe from our dispatches at any time using the opt-out link in our emails or by contacting our team directly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updated versions will be published with a revised 'Last Updated' date.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at privacy@ruralpantry.com or via our official Contact page.