Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to AgriLocal ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered farming assistant platform.

By using AgriLocal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Farm location and agricultural data
• Crop information and farming practices
• Satellite imagery and field photographs
• Device information and usage analytics

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• IP address and device identifiers
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Usage patterns and interaction data
• Location data (with your consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide AI-powered farming recommendations and insights
• Analyze crop health and provide pest diagnosis
• Generate personalized irrigation schedules
• Improve our AI algorithms and service quality
• Send important updates and notifications
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We will delete or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: