DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha

We ,DCM Shriram Limited or DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha recognize that your privacy is very important and to better protect your privacy, we have instituted the security and privacy practices outlined in this policy. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) sets out how we collect, use and disclose your data when you use our application and is made available by DCM Shriram Limited (DCM SHRIRAM OR DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha), a public limited company established under the laws of India having its Registered Office at World Mark 1, 2nd Floor, Aerocity, New Delhi-110037. The terms “you” and “your” refer to the user of the platform.

This Policy is to be read with the terms of use of the Application “DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha.”.

DCM Shriram Limited built the DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha app exclusively for farmers registered in  our reserved & assigned areas with our sugar factories situated in Uttar Pradesh.  This service is provided by DCM Shriram Limited at no cost and is intended for use as is basis.

This policy applies to all the pages hosted on this site. It does not apply to pages hosted at DCM Shriram affiliates, linked organizations or to other organizations to which we may provide a link and whose privacy policy may differ.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with regards to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. If you choose to use our service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The personal information that we collect is used for providing and improving the service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this privacy policy. 

Our Security measures and this policy are reviewed on a regular basis. If you have any question relating to this policy, please address them to :

DCM Shriram Limited,

3rd Floor, World Mark-2,

Aerocity, New Delhi-110037, India

Tel-01124100380

puneetdhain@ dcmshriram.com

INFORMATION COLLECTION AND USE:

We receive and collect following information when we operate and provide our Services, including when you install, access, or use the Application. During the registration process and while availing the Services, you shall be required to share/upload certain Personal Information. For better experience, while using our service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to phone number; land record; details of equipments, tractors,  livestock, method of harvesting, etc.

(For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” means information that can be used to personally identify the user including but not limited to, your name, address, telephone number, mobile number, e-mail address age, occupation, address, crop, gender, pictures, videos and/ or information related to the geographical location of your own & your land/property). You also agree to provide us information relating to your mobile address book on a regular basis. We do not allow unauthorized publishing or disclosure of non-public contact details.

Further, during your access and use of the Application, we may learn and collect additional information from and about you which may become part of the Personal Information. You allow us to access details of your email accounts, such details and information will be used to access your account when and for the limited purposes of using the Services. You agree and understand that, we also collect Personal Information when you login-in to our Application or use our Services or other information you upload, sync or import. This can include information in or about the content you provide, such as the location of a photo/ video or the date a photo/ video file was created. We also collect information about how you use our Services, such as the types of content you view or engage with or the frequency and duration of your activities.

Non-Personal Information/Data: When you use, or access the Application, we may also collect and store additional information which may or may not personally identify you or be identifiable with other information collected. Such information includes, without limitation, your device specific information when you install access or use our Services, your hardware model, operating system information, browser information, internet protocol address, device identifiers, your usage and log information, information about your status in relation to our show / chat room services, browser types, domain name, device locations, service-related, diagnostic, and performance information, and other data involving your use of the Application and/or our Services, diagnostic, crash, website, and performance logs and reports. This information is collected passively using various technologies or may be provided by you through communications with us. You understand and acknowledge that this information shall be non-personal information and could be used by the Company, for its own business purposes.

The aforesaid information will be used for the detailed analysis of the data so collected through the app.  On the basis of the analysis, we shall provide the following services to our registered users:

  1. Crop Advisory- Sugarcane & intercrops- what, why & when
  2. Weather forecast – information on Temperature, Humidity, Possibility of rainfall, Wind speed
  3. Soil Testing- On farmers request for soil testing through our App or our DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha Centre number
  4. TransactionalSurvey, Calendar, Society Purchee, Wieghment, Payment,
  5. Notification for  best  agronomic practices,
  6. Notification on Crop Health , Growth & Yield- Estimation ,
  7. Users can dial the Suvidha Centre to connect with an agricultural expert.
  8. User can facilitate with different services of Agri Resourcing, – Agri-Inputs booking, Doorstep delivery, Custom Hire Booking, Agri Financing, Crop Insurance
  9. Share -Ability to share contents through Facebook, Whatsapp and messages

The information that we request will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy.

Thus the Personal Information is collected and used to: (i) provide or operate Services; (ii) create and administer your accounts/User Profile and to improve the quality and your experience, of the Application and Services, including but not limited to conducting audits and resolving your issues; (iii) customize, improve our Services; (iv) to analyse service related diagnostic and performance information (v) providing information of events conducted in the local areas, as per location information (vi) manage our relationship with you and develop our present and future Services; (vii) maintain and update our records; (viii) monitor suspected fraud(s), misconduct(s) and unlawful activities and safety and security on the Application. We will not sell, exchange or disclose your information to or with any third party without your consent, except as provided for in this Privacy Policy. We may also collect Personal Information when you interact with our customer service in order to assist you and to improve the operation of the Application and the Services we offer.

You agree that we may also use the Personal Information to contact you and deliver information to you that, in some cases, are targeted to your interests, such as targeted advertisements, service offerings and communications relevant to your use of the Application.

By accepting this policy, you expressly agree and allow us to receive and use this Personal Information for the above stated purposes.

DATA DISCLOSURE:

We may disclose User provided and Automatically Collected Information:

You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.

CAMERA:

Camera access is required if you want to upload your profile photo on the app.

LOCATION:

Location access is required to get weather information and forecast.

E-BULLETIN:

If you have subscribed to DCM SHRIRAM e-Suvidha bulletin, you will receive it by e-mail/Whats App/notification from time to time. E-bulletin will include articles on new agronomic policies/ techniques; etc.

COOKIES:

A cookie is a piece of software code that an internet web site sends to your browser when you access information at that site.  This site does not include cookies.  Our Application may use ’cookies’ to enhance User experience. Cookies are small encrypted files, that the Application transfers to your computer’s hard drive or on your mobile / tablet device or through any such electronic device through which you may access the Application through your web browser that enables the Application to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.

SECURITY STANDARDS:

We are committed to protecting your personal data from loss, theft and misuse. We take all reasonable precautions to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal data, including through use of appropriate organizational and technical measures.  However, all mobile apps are meant for use by the targeted audience only. Misuse by non-targeted users should be prevented by owner of the mobile. Please be aware that, although we endeavour to provide reasonable security for information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all potential security breaches.

DATA RETENTION:

We will retain User provided data for as long as you use the Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. We will retain Automatically Collected information also for a reasonable period of time depending on the nature of the application and thereafter may store it in aggregate. Please note, however, that there might be latency in deleting information from our servers and backed-up versions. In addition, we do not delete from our servers, the files that you have in common with other users

 

DATA TRANSFERS:

In case of change in the Constitution or Management of the Company, we may transfer or transmit your Personal Information if we are acquired by / we acquire or merge with another entity or transfer a part of our business, including the Application to a third party. Any third party or resultant entity that receives your Personal Information pursuant to a merger, demerger, reorganization, restructuring or business transfer shall have the right to continue to use your Personal Information. In the event of such a sale or transfer, we reasonably notify you.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY AUTHORITIES

We may be required to disclose your Personal Information due to legal or regulatory requirements. You understand that we may have to transfer and process information subject to applicable laws in India and other countries globally where we have or use facilities, service providers, or partners regardless of the User’s location. You understand and confirm that laws, regulations and standards of the country in which your information is stored may be different from those of your country. In such instances, we reserve the right to disclose your Personal Information as required in order to comply with our legal obligations, including but not limited to complying with court orders, warrants, or discovery requests. We may also disclose your Personal Information to law enforcement officers or others, in good faith with the belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to enforce this Privacy Policy; respond to claims that any Personal Information violates the rights of third-parties; or protect the rights, property, or personal safety of the Company, our users or the general public. You agree and acknowledge that we may not inform you prior to or after disclosures made according to this section.

You hereby agree and provide your consent to our use of your Personal Information and our practices, including the collection, use, processing, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy, as well as the transfer and processing of your information to the other service providers, affiliates or business partners, regardless of where you use our Services. Notwithstanding anything mentioned hereinabove, the Company shall not be responsible for the actions or omissions of the parties (including but not limited to the entities listed above) with whom the Personal Information is shared, nor shall the Company be responsible and/or liable for any additional information you may choose to provide directly to any third party..