1️⃣ Payment Policy (No Charges – Free App)

Payment Policy – Buckrate App

Buckrate is completely free to use for all users, including goat farmers, rural traders, FPOs, and businesses.

We do not charge any fee for app downloads, registrations, listing goats, price calculator usage, messaging features, or any other services currently available in the Buckrate app.

No Payments, No Subscriptions

• We do not sell any digital goods inside the app.
• We do not offer subscriptions, coins, credits, wallet balance, or virtual services.
• There are no hidden charges, no commissions, and no automatic billing.

No In-App Purchases

Buckrate does not include any in-app purchases (IAP).

Future Paid Features (If Any)

If Buckrate introduces paid features in the future:

• The user will be clearly informed inside the app.
• No amount will ever be charged without explicit user consent.
• All payments will comply with Google Play Billing Policies.

Currently, ALL features are 100% free.

2️⃣ Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions – Buckrate App

Welcome to Buckrate, a digital platform for goat traders. By downloading or using this application, you agree to the following terms:

1. Use of the App

• Buckrate is a technology platform designed to assist rural goat traders and farmers in managing trade digitally.
• You agree to use the app only for lawful purposes.
• You agree not to misuse, hack, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the platform.

2. User Accounts

• You are responsible for accuracy of the information you provide (mobile number, goat listings, images, etc.).
• Buckrate is not responsible for incorrect, misleading, or fraudulent information uploaded by users.

3. No Financial or Trade Liability

• Buckrate does not participate in buying or selling goats.
• Buckrate does not handle payments or guarantee deals between farmers and traders.
• Users are solely responsible for their trade decisions, negotiations, transport, and final payments.

4. Pricing & Calculator Disclaimer

• The "Goat Price Calculator" provides an estimated digital price based on weight formulas.
• Actual market prices may vary depending on traders, regions, and goat conditions.
• Buckrate is not responsible for price disagreements between users.

5. App Availability

• We may update, modify, or suspend features to improve user experience.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, although we strive for maximum uptime.

6. Prohibited Use

Users may NOT:

• Upload harmful, copyright-protected, or illegal content
• Impersonate another person
• Use the platform for fraudulent activity

7. Limitation of Liability

Buckrate is not liable for:

• Losses arising from trade decisions
• Quality, weight, or health of goats
• Disputes between farmers and traders
• Loss of data due to device issues

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated Terms.

3️⃣ Privacy Policy (Google-Play Compliant)

Privacy Policy – Buckrate App

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2025

Buckrate respects your privacy. This privacy policy describes what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information (Provided by You)

• Mobile number (for login/OTP authentication)
• Name, location (optional), and goat listing details
• Photos uploaded for goat listings

We do not collect Aadhaar, PAN, bank account details, or sensitive personal information.

B. Automatically Collected Information

To improve app performance, we may collect:

• Device type
• App version
• Crashes & diagnostics (via Firebase or similar tools)

We do not collect personal browsing history, contacts, or SMS.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the collected data to:

• Create your user account
• Show your listings to traders/farmers
• Improve the accuracy of the price calculator
• Enhance app performance and fix bugs
• Provide customer support

We never sell or share your data to third parties for advertising.

3. Data Sharing

We may share data only in the following cases:

A. Service Providers

(Example: SMS provider for OTP delivery)
These providers are bound by strict confidentiality.

B. Legal Requirements

If required by law, court, or government authority.
We do not share your data with marketers or advertisers.

4. Data Storage & Security

• All data is stored securely on cloud servers.
• We use encryption and security best-practices.
• You can request deletion of your data anytime by contacting support.

5. Children’s Privacy

Buckrate is not intended for children under 18 years.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

6. Your Rights

You can request:

• Data deletion
• Data correction
• Account deactivation

Contact us at: [email protected]

7. Changes to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy.
• If updates are made, a notice will be shown inside the app.

8. Contact Us

For any questions:

• 📧 [email protected]
• 🌐 www.buckrate.com