Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account (name, email address, phone number)
• Complete your profile (profile picture, location, bio)
• Post content (animal listings, product listings, photos, videos)
• Communicate with other users
• Contact our support team

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our app, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Location data (with your permission)
• Log data (IP address, access times, app crashes)

1.3 Photos and Media

With your permission, we access your device's camera and photo gallery to allow you to:

• Upload profile pictures
• Post animal and product photos
• Upload videos for animal listings
• Share media content with other users

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Create and manage your account, enable posting and trading features
• Communication: Send notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• Personalization: Customize your experience and show relevant content
• Safety & Security: Detect fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible to other users:

• Your profile information (name, profile picture, bio)
• Animal and product listings you post
• Photos and videos you upload
• Your friends/connections list

3.2 Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud storage and hosting
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Payment processing (if applicable)
• Customer support

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions (e.g., location, camera access)

7. Children's Privacy

Agromanch is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

8. Location Data

We collect location data to:

• Show nearby listings and users
• Provide location-based services
• Improve search and discovery features

You can disable location access in your device settings at any time.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your device or browser settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending you a notification
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.