Privacy Policy for RuralPlus
Last Updated: November 12, 2026
Operational Entity: RuralPlus (An Initiative in Synergy with WELL Foundation)
Registered Office Address: ग्राम: रतुपुरा (Village: Ratupura), तहसील: ठाकुरद्वारा (Tehsil: Thakurdwara), जनपद: मुरादाबाद (District: Moradabad), उत्तर प्रदेश (Uttar Pradesh) – 244601, India.
1. About Us & Our Mission
Welcome to RuralPlus (accessible at https://ruralplus.in). RuralPlus is a dedicated rural-to-urban e-commerce marketplace and sustainable supply chain platform.
- Our Roots: We operate from Village Ratupura, Thakurdwara (Moradabad, UP) to empower grassroots rural communities.
- Collaboration with WELL Foundation: RuralPlus works in direct operational synergy with Women and Eco Life Livelihood Foundation (WELL Foundation), a registered nonprofit organization.
- Our Core Role: While WELL Foundation mobilizes, trains, and monitors the quality of rural women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and local artisans, RuralPlus manages the digital marketplace, product branding, packaging, payment processing, and urban doorstep delivery.
We are fully committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of India.
2. Information We Collect
To process and deliver your orders of authentic rural goods, we collect only necessary personal information:
- Customer Details: Full name, active mobile number, and WhatsApp number.
- Delivery Information: Complete shipping and billing address, landmark, town/city, state, and pincode.
- Account & Communication: Email address (such as for order confirmation and electronic invoices).
- Order History: Products purchased (e.g., A2 Desi Cow Bilona Ghee, Raw Honey, Sacred Cow Dung Ash, Spices, Handicrafts), order values, and delivery tracking status.
- Technical Analytics: Standard device information, IP address, and essential session cookies to keep items in your shopping cart.
3. 100% Secure Payments (No Card Data Stored)
Your financial security is our utmost priority:
- RBI-Approved Gateways: All online transactions are processed through certified, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) compliant payment partners (e.g., Razorpay, PhonePe, BHIM UPI, Net Banking).
- Zero Financial Storage: RuralPlus NEVER collects, handles, or stores your bank passwords, debit/credit card numbers, CVVs, or UPI PINs on its servers.
- Encrypted Checkout: Every checkout session is protected by end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your details strictly for genuine business operations and customer satisfaction:
- Fulfilling Orders: To pack and dispatch authentic village-made products directly to your doorstep.
- Shipping & Delivery: Sharing your name, delivery address, and contact number with reputed courier partners (e.g., Shiprocket, Delhivery, India Post).
- Order Notifications: Sending tracking links, dispatch updates, and delivery alerts via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.
- Customer Support: Resolving queries, replacement requests, or general feedback quickly.
- Impact Transparency: Sharing verified updates on how your purchase directly supports women’s livelihoods in rural Moradabad (only if you subscribe).
5. Strict “No-Sale” Data Policy
We believe in complete transparency and trust:
- No Data Selling: We NEVER sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third-party marketing companies or brokers.
- Authorized Service Only: Data is shared exclusively with necessary operational partners (hosting servers and delivery couriers) solely to complete your order.
- Legal Requirements: Information may only be disclosed if mandatory under lawful directives from Indian judicial or government authorities.
6. Data Security & Storage
- Protection Standards: We maintain robust digital and administrative security protocols on our servers to protect your data against unauthorized access, leaks, or misuse.
- Data Retention: We retain transaction records only for as long as required to fulfill customer service and comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations under Indian law.
7. Your Personal Rights
As our valued customer, you have the full right to:
- Request a copy of the personal details stored with us.
- Update or correct your contact and delivery information at any time.
- Request the permanent deletion of your account and personal data from our active records.
- Opt out of marketing notifications with a single click.
8. Grievance Officer & Contact Details
In accordance with Indian Information Technology rules, our designated Grievance Officer and contact details are provided below:
- Grievance Officer: Mr. Jayveer Singh (Founder)
- Platform Name: RuralPlus
- Partner Organization: WELL Foundation (Women and Eco Life Livelihood Foundation)
- Official Operational Address: ग्राम: रतुपुरा (Village: Ratupura), तहसील: ठाकुरद्वारा (Tehsil: Thakurdwara), जनपद: मुरादाबाद (District: Moradabad), उत्तर प्रदेश (Uttar Pradesh) – 244601, India.
- Official Email: ruralplusofficial@gmail.com / office@wellfoundation.in
- WhatsApp & Customer Support: +91 89230 76509
- Website: https://ruralplus.in
