Privacy Policy
Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 26, 2025
Privacy at a Glance
We Don't Sell Data
Your agricultural data and personal information are never sold to third parties.
Transparent Usage
We only use your data to provide and improve our services to you.
You're in Control
Access, modify, or delete your data anytime through your dashboard.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account information (name, email address, password)
- Profile information (farm details, location, contact preferences)
- Billing information (payment methods, billing address)
- Communication records (support tickets, feedback)
- Professional credentials and certifications
Farm and Agricultural Data
- Farm location and property details
- Crop information and planting schedules
- Soil and water quality data
- Equipment specifications and usage
- Yield and production metrics
- Environmental conditions and weather data
Technical Information
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP addresses and location data
- Usage analytics and feature interaction
- IoT sensor data and telemetry
- API usage and integration data
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Provide and maintain our agricultural technology platform
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Deliver personalized recommendations and insights
- Enable communication between users and experts
- Support AI-powered analysis and predictions
Improvement and Analytics
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Develop new features and capabilities
- Conduct research on agricultural trends
- Optimize platform performance and reliability
- Generate anonymized industry reports
Communication
- Send important account and service notifications
- Provide customer support and technical assistance
- Share relevant agricultural insights and updates
- Notify about new features and improvements
- Send marketing communications (with consent)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell your personal information
- Your data is never sold to third parties
- Agricultural data remains confidential to your operations
- Personal information is protected under strict privacy controls
Limited Sharing Scenarios
- Service providers (cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)
- Legal compliance (court orders, regulatory requirements)
- Business transfers (mergers, acquisitions - with user notification)
- Emergency situations (safety threats, fraud prevention)
- Aggregated, anonymized data for research (no personal identification)
Partner Integrations
- Equipment manufacturers (with explicit consent)
- Agricultural service providers (with your authorization)
- Research institutions (anonymized data only)
- Government agricultural programs (compliance reporting only)
Data Security and Protection
Technical Safeguards
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive data transmission
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Secure cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 Type II compliance
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication requirements
Access Controls
- Role-based access control systems
- Principle of least privilege implementation
- Regular access reviews and revocation procedures
- Employee security training and background checks
- Secure development lifecycle practices
Incident Response
- 24/7 security monitoring and alerting
- Documented incident response procedures
- User notification within 72 hours of confirmed breaches
- Coordination with law enforcement and regulators
- Post-incident analysis and improvement measures
Your Privacy Rights
Data Access and Control
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Export your data in standard formats
- Restriction: Limit processing of your information
Communication Preferences
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Choose notification frequency and types
- Manage cookie preferences
- Control data sharing with partners
- Set privacy preferences for different data types
Regional Rights
- GDPR rights (EU residents)
- CCPA rights (California residents)
- PIPEDA compliance (Canadian residents)
- Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
- Appeal processes for privacy decisions
International Data Transfers
Global Operations
- Data may be processed in the United States and other countries
- All transfers comply with applicable data protection laws
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers
- Adequacy decisions recognized by data protection authorities
- Additional safeguards for countries without adequacy decisions
Transfer Safeguards
- Binding Corporate Rules for intragroup transfers
- Certification programs and approved codes of conduct
- Regular assessments of transfer mechanisms
- Data localization options for sensitive agricultural data
- Transparency in cross-border data processing
Questions About This Policy?
We're committed to transparency and are here to help you understand how we handle your data.
Privacy Officer: privacy@agrotechspace.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@agrotechspace.com
General Inquiries: support@agrotechspace.com
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of material changes via email or through our platform. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.