Privacy Policy

Introduction

ApnuMehsana (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the ApnuMehsana website and business directory for Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services.

By creating an account, posting a listing, or using the site, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use ApnuMehsana.

Information we collect

Account data: name, email address, phone number, password (stored securely hashed), and optional profile photo when you register or update your profile.

Business listings: business name, category, address, city, area, phone, WhatsApp, email, description, photos, and opening hours you submit.

Payment-related data: when you purchase sponsored ads or paid promotions, payments are processed by Razorpay. We store order IDs, payment status, plan details, and amount paid — not your full card or UPI credentials.

Usage data: pages visited, search queries, device/browser type, and IP address (for security, fraud prevention, and analytics).

Communications: messages you send via our contact form or email, and verification codes sent for sign-in and registration.

How we use your information

To create and manage your account, verify your email, and keep you signed in.

To publish and display business listings, reviews, and sponsored advertisements according to your choices and paid plans.

To process payments, activate ad placements, send receipts, and respond to billing or refund requests.

To send service emails (verification codes, password reset, listing notifications) and, where permitted, updates about ApnuMehsana.

To improve the directory, prevent abuse, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with applicable law.

Sharing and disclosure

Public directory: listing information you choose to publish (business name, contact details, photos, etc.) is visible to visitors of ApnuMehsana.

Service providers: we use trusted providers for hosting, email delivery (SMTP), payment processing (Razorpay), and image storage. They process data only to perform services for us.

Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of users and the platform.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing.

Cookies and local storage

We use essential cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session and preferences. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Data retention and security

We retain account and listing data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward unless you request deletion or we must keep records for legal purposes.

We use industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; please use a strong password and keep it confidential.

Your rights and choices

You may update profile and listing information from your dashboard. You may request account deletion or correction of inaccurate personal data by contacting us.

You may opt out of non-essential marketing emails by using unsubscribe links or contacting us. Service and security emails may still be sent when necessary.

Children

ApnuMehsana is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes and contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Questions about privacy or data requests: use our Contact page or email the address listed in the site footer.