Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
MeriFasalMeraByoraa.com (“we”, “our”, “the website”) is an independent information website. We are not affiliated with the Government of Haryana or any government agency. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information — information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit:
| Type of Data | What It Includes | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Data | Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, approximate location (country/region level only), traffic source | To understand how visitors use the site and improve our content |
| Contact Form Data | Name and email address (only if you contact us voluntarily) | To respond to your query or correction request |
| Cookies | Session cookies, analytics cookies (Google Analytics) | To measure website traffic and user behaviour for content improvement |
| NOT Collected | MFMB registration details, Aadhaar number, bank details, mobile number, crop data, or any government scheme data | We are not a registration service and do not need or store this data |
3. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): These help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages are most read, how long people stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymous. Google Analytics collects this data under its own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for basic website functionality.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality but will not prevent you from reading our content.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes only:
- To understand which guides and articles are most useful to our readers
- To identify and fix technical issues on the website
- To respond to correction requests and contact form submissions
- To improve the accuracy and relevance of our content
We do not use your information for: targeted advertising, selling to third parties, government reporting, or any purpose beyond operating and improving this information website.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services which may collect data subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy →
- Google Fonts: Web fonts loaded from Google servers. Google Privacy Policy →
We link to official government portals (fasal.haryana.gov.in, ekharid.haryana.gov.in, etc.) and other external websites. These sites have their own privacy policies and are not covered by this policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external website.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party, except:
- With analytics service providers (Google Analytics) under their data processing terms
- If required by law or by a valid legal process
7. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your query — typically no longer than 30 days. Analytics data is retained as per Google Analytics’ default retention settings. We do not permanently store any personal data ourselves.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13 years of age and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
If you have submitted information to us via a contact form and would like it deleted, email us at contact@merifasalmerabyoraa.com and we will remove it promptly. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.