We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy is strictly aligned with Google Play Developer Policy regarding Personal and Sensitive User Data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of personal data we collect include:
Personal Information: Name, Email address, and Phone Number (used primarily for account creation and secure OTP login).
Device Information: Device type, Operating System version, and unique device identifiers to optimize app performance.
Usage Data: Information about interactions with our app functionalities to improve user experience.
2. Device Permissions (Camera, Location, Storage)
To provide core functionalities (e.g., identifying crop issues or mapping agricultural areas), our app may request specific hardware permissions. We request these permissions transparently:
Camera and Photos: Strictly used for capturing and analyzing crop health. Images are only processed as intended by the user.
Location Data: Used only when the app is in use to provide hyper-local weather or soil advice. We do not track your location in the background.
3. How We Use Your Information
To provide, maintain, and improve app functionality.
To personalize the user experience, including tailored crop advice.
To communicate updates, security alerts, and support messages.
To maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our app and users.
4. Third-Party Services & Analytics
We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. We integrate Google Firebase services carefully:
Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics: Used to understand app usage patterns and technical crashes to improve stability. Data is anonymized where possible.
For more information on Google’s practices, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party. Data may only be shared with trusted service providers necessary for the app to function securely (e.g., cloud hosting, authentication services), or if required by law.
6. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You have the right to request the deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting our support email.
7. Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures (such as encryption during data transmission) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will explicitly notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: