Privacy Policy for FarmersKit App
Effective Date: 27 January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to FarmersKit ("we," "our," or "us"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our FarmersKit mobile application and related services (the "App"). The App is an agricultural platform that enables users to manage their farms, livestock, and crops; access information from experts; and read blogs and news about farming tips and agriculture.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve the App’s functionality and your user experience.
a. Personal Information:
* Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect details such as your name, email address, phone number, and a password. Account creation may be managed by an administrator in certain contexts (e.g., cooperative or group farming).
* Profile Information: Information you choose to provide in your profile, such as farm location (general area, not precise coordinates), farm size, types of crops, or livestock.
b. Usage and Activity Information:
* Information related to your use of the App, such as farm management data (planting dates, harvest logs, livestock records), interactions with expert features, articles read, and search queries.
* Data generated through your participation in forums, Q&A sessions with experts, or feedback submissions.
c. Device Information:
* Basic technical information about your device, such as device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information. This helps us ensure the App functions correctly and troubleshoot issues.
d. Content You Provide:
* Any photos, documents, or notes you upload or create within the App related to your farming activities.
We do not routinely collect sensitive personal data such as financial payment details (if in-app purchases exist, they are processed securely by third-party platforms like app stores), precise real-time location data (GPS), or your personal contacts list, unless you explicitly provide them for a specific, voluntary feature.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
* To provide, operate, and maintain the App and its features (farm management tools, expert access, content).
* To authenticate your account and secure access.
* To personalize your experience, such as suggesting relevant articles, tips, or experts.
* To communicate with you about App updates, new features, agricultural alerts, or responses to your inquiries.
* To analyze aggregated, non-personal usage data to improve App performance, content, and user experience.
* To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
* With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the App (e.g., cloud hosting, data analysis, customer support). These partners are contractually bound to protect your data.
* With Experts & Community: Information you voluntarily share in public forums, Q&A sections, or when directly contacting an expert through the App will be visible as intended by that feature.
* For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency) to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
* With Your Consent: In any other circumstance, we will seek your explicit consent before sharing.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of data in transit, secure storage practices, and access controls. While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Children's Privacy
The FarmersKit App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
* The right to access, update, or correct your data.
* The right to request deletion of your personal information.
* The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
* The right to data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
FarmersKit
Suntone, Kasarani-Mwiki Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: galaxiescoders@gmail.com
Thank you for trusting FarmersKit with your agricultural journey.