Privacy Policy — Pawar Bandhu

Pawar Bandhu (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Pawar Bandhu mobile application (the “App”) available for Android and iOS devices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App.

By using Pawar Bandhu, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services. The types of data we may collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

This information is used solely to manage orders, deliveries, and customer support.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

This data is used only to improve app performance and user experience.

1.3 OTP Verification

Your mobile number is verified via One-Time Password (OTP) to ensure account authenticity and prevent misuse.

2. How We Use Your Information

We do not use your data for marketing without your consent.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy. Your personal information is not sold, rented, or shared with any third parties for commercial purposes.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

All third-party service providers (e.g., Firebase) follow strict data protection standards.

4. Data Storage and Security

User information is stored in encrypted format on secure servers. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as necessary to complete your orders, manage records, or fulfill legal obligations. After that, personal data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. User Rights

You have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert support email, e.g., support@pawarbandhu.com].

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.

8. Payments

Currently, no online payment is processed through the app. All payments are made in-store via:

We do not collect or store any financial or banking information.

9. Permissions Used

The App may request the following permissions:

No sensitive permissions (camera, contacts, location, etc.) are used without user consent.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may use trusted third-party services like Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications. These services follow their own privacy practices consistent with global standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted in the App and updated with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

📧 Email:support@pawarbandhu.com
🏢 Address:B No. 36, Unit 2, Shramik Co-operative Housing Society,Gangapur Road, Manik Nagar,Nashik, Maharashtra — 422013

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