OD Privacy Policy


1. Introduction
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our mobile application and website. By using our application and website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you, from third parties, and automatically through your use of the OD Platform.

Account and Profile Data. When you create an account and profile on the OD app, we collect, upload and store on our servers your name, email address, and other information you provide, such as your Identity card details. You can choose to add your photo, country of residence, gender, and any other information to your profile. Once you create a profile, your are able to change or remove the information you added.

Your Content. We collect the information and content that you post to the OD App, including your photos and the edit history of your content.

3. How We Use Your Information and Legal Basis for Processing
We process the information we collect for the following purposes and under the following legal basis. You may decline to submit personal information through the OD app, in which case we may not be able to provide certain services to you.

Personalization. To tailor the content and information that we may send or display to you in the OD App. We also use your information to offer location customization, personalized help and instructions, and to otherwise personalize your experiences while using the OD App. It is in our legitimate business interests to provide you with a customized experience.

Analytics. To gather analytics and metrics to better understand how users use the OD App. We also use analytics data to evaluate and improve the OD App, including personalization and the development of new products and services. It is in our legitimate business interests to make informed decisions about product development.

Comply with Law. To comply with legal obligations, as part of our general business operations, and for other business administration purposes. This processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations and to serve our legitimate business interests in complying with the laws to which we are subject.

Prevent Fraud and Misuse. To investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or violations of our Terms of Service or this Privacy Policy. This processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations and to serve our legitimate interest in preventing misuse of the OD App, including through illegal activities and fraud.

4. App Activity
We collect data related to your app activity, including:

5. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to provide you with access to our agricultural content, videos, lessons, and live sessions. We may also use your information to contact you about our services, send you promotional materials, and improve our application and website. We will only process your personal data based on a lawful basis, such as your consent or the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract. You have the right to deny us permission to collect your data or opt out of the data collection.

6. How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data.

7. Sharing of Your Information
We share your information as outlined below, and where users have asked us to do so or otherwise consented:

Service Providers. We share your information with third-party service providers who use this information to perform services for us, such as payment processors, hosting providers, auditors, advisors, consultants, and customer service providers.

Business Transfers. We may disclose or transfer your information as part of any merger, sale, transfer of our assets, acquisition or restructuring of all or part of our business, bankruptcy, or similar event.

Protection of Rights and When Legally Required. We may disclose information where we are required to do so by law, believe it necessary to respond to claims asserted against us, comply with legal process (e.g., subpoenas or warrants), enforce or administer our agreements and terms, for fraud prevention, risk assessment, investigation, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of OD, its users, or others.

8. Your Rights
As a user of OD, you have certain rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR. These rights include the right to access and rectify your personal data, the right to erasure (also known as the "right to be forgotten"), the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 of our full Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at emsikaservices@gmail.com.

10. Delete App Account
If you wish to delete your account and associated data from our website or app, you can submit a request through our Delete Account page. We will process your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our internal procedures. Please note that deleting your account may result in the loss of access to certain features and content.

Disclaimer of Warranty
ANDROID USERS: THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED “AS IS.” YOU BEAR THE RISK OF USING IT. AFRICAN OD GIVES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR CONDITIONS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS, AFRICAN OD EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.