Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05 September 2026
Last Updated: 11 September 2026
Welcome to the CAZRI ABIC App, operated in association with ITMU & Agri-Business Incubation Centre (ABIC), ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose information when you use our mobile application and related website.
By using the CAZRI ABIC App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. About the App
The CAZRI ABIC App is designed to provide information and digital services related to agriculture, agri-business incubation, entrepreneurship, training programmes, technologies, facilities, intellectual property services, technology transfer, business advisory services, success stories, forms, and other activities associated with ITMU & ABIC at ICAR-CAZRI.
The app may provide access to information available through our official website:
2. Information We May Collect
Depending on the features you use, we may collect the following information:
A. Information You Provide
When you voluntarily submit information through the app or website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Mobile/phone number
Organization or company name
Address or location details, where required
Information provided through enquiry, registration, training, application, or contact forms
Any other information you voluntarily provide to us
We collect only information that is reasonably necessary for providing the relevant service or responding to your request.
B. Device and Technical Information
When you use the app, certain technical information may be automatically processed by the app or its underlying services, such as:
Device type and model
Operating system and version
App version
Basic diagnostic information
IP address
Information necessary for security, troubleshooting, and improving app performance
We do not use this information to personally identify you unless required for security, legal, or operational purposes.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage, maintain security, and provide a better user experience.
You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through the app or website may be used to:
Provide and operate app features and services
Respond to enquiries and requests
Process registrations, applications, or programme-related submissions
Provide information about training programmes, incubation activities, technologies, and facilities
Communicate with users regarding their enquiries or applications
Improve the functionality, performance, and security of the app
Detect, prevent, and address technical problems, fraud, misuse, or security issues
Maintain records where required for administrative or legal purposes
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements
We do not use personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only when reasonably necessary, including:
With authorized personnel responsible for handling your enquiry, registration, application, or service request
With service providers who help operate, maintain, host, secure, or support the app and website
When required by applicable law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request
When necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the organization, users, or others
Any third-party service providers used by the app are expected to handle information in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide the requested services
Complete or maintain records related to applications, registrations, or enquiries
Meet administrative, legal, regulatory, or institutional requirements
Resolve disputes and enforce applicable agreements
When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.
7. Third-Party Services and Websites
The app or website may contain links to third-party websites, services, documents, platforms, or resources.
These third-party services are not controlled by us. Their privacy practices may differ from ours.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party websites and services before providing personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
The CAZRI ABIC App is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to the services provided through the app.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
9. User Rights and Choices
Depending on applicable law, users may have rights regarding their personal information, including the right to:
Request information about personal data held by us
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where legally applicable
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Raise a privacy-related concern or complaint
Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below.
10. Permissions
The app may request device permissions only when required for a particular feature or functionality.
The permissions requested by the app may change as new features are introduced.
We aim to request only those permissions that are reasonably necessary for the functionality of the app.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, services, technology, legal requirements, or our privacy practices.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage users to periodically review this Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
ITMU & Agri-Business Incubation Centre (ABIC)
ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Website: https://cazriabi.in/
Email: abicazri@gmail.com
Phone: 0291-2786377
13. Consent
By using the CAZRI ABIC App or submitting information through the app or website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described above, subject to applicable law.
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