Privacy Policy for CropTrack - Farmer Friend

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

CropTrack (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application CropTrack - Farmer Friend (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We may collect the following information when you register or use the App:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Phone Number

• Address or Location

B. Device & Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device type and model

• Operating system version

• App usage data

• Unique device identifiers

C. Media & Permissions

With your permission, the App may access:

• Camera – to capture crop images for disease detection

• Storage / Photos – to upload or save images

We only access this data when required for app functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain app features

• Detect crop diseases using images

• Provide weather updates and farming insights

• Authenticate users using Firebase Authentication

• Store user data using Firebase Firestore

• Improve app performance and user experience

• Send important notifications

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may collect data:

• Google Play Services

• Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Analytics)

• OpenWeatherMap API

• TensorFlow Lite (runs locally on your device)

These services have their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share data only:

• With service providers (e.g., Firebase) to operate the app

• When required by law

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active.
You can update or delete your data anytime within the App or by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (via Firebase) to protect your data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Update or correct your data

• Request deletion of your account

• Opt out of non-essential notifications

8. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected with an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests, contact us:
📧 Email: kumarabhi829121@gmail.com