Your Privacy Matters. We are committed to protecting your agricultural data and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information:
- Email address
- Display name
- Authentication credentials (securely hashed)
Farm & Agricultural Data:
- Company/farm name
- Parcel boundaries and geographic coordinates (polygons)
- Surface area calculations
- Crop type, soil type, and irrigation system
- Planting dates and agricultural cycles
Agricultural Analysis Data:
- Soil analysis (pH, nutrients, texture, organic matter)
- Water quality measurements
- Weather station data
- NDVI and NDWI satellite indices
- IoT sensor readings
- Irrigation and fertilization plans
- Economic analysis data
Technical Data:
- Device information
- IP address and location (approximate)
- App usage analytics
- Error logs and crash reports
2. How We Use Your Information
Provide Core Services:
- Display and manage your parcels on maps
- Calculate surface areas and agricultural metrics
- Generate irrigation and nutrient recommendations
- Perform economic analysis and ROI calculations
Improve Our Services:
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Debug and fix technical issues
- Develop new agricultural tools
Ensure Security:
- Verify account ownership
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
- Maintain data integrity
3. Data Storage and Security
Data Storage:
- Firebase Firestore for secure cloud storage
- Firebase Cloud Storage for file exports
- Encrypted local storage on your device
- Hive database for offline data caching
Security Measures:
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transfers
- Firebase Authentication with secure tokens
- Regular security audits and updates
Biometric Authentication:
- Optional fingerprint or Face ID login
- Biometric data is processed locally on your device
- We never store or transmit biometric data
4. Third-Party Services
We share data with trusted third parties only as necessary:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and file storage. Firebase Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions. We do not store credit card numbers. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Mapping Services (Mapbox/OpenStreetMap): Satellite imagery and map tiles. No personal data is shared.
We do not sell your personal or agricultural data to third parties.
5. Permissions We Request
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|
| Location (GPS) | Map your agricultural parcels and provide local weather data |
| Camera | Pest detection and crop imaging using AI analysis |
| Microphone | Voice input for the agricultural AI assistant |
| Photos/Media | Import images for crop analysis and export reports |
| Internet | Sync data, fetch satellite imagery, and communicate with AI services |
All permissions are requested at runtime and can be revoked at any time in your device settings.
6. Your Rights
- Access: View all data associated with your account and export your farm data at any time
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request complete deletion of your account and data within 30 days
- Portability: Export data in standard formats (JSON, KMZ)
- Objection: Opt out of non-essential data processing and disable analytics
7. Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Personal data is deleted within 30 days. Anonymized analytics may be retained.
- Legal Requirements: We may retain data as required by law
8. Children's Privacy
Agromeda is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover data from a minor, we will delete it. Parents can contact us to remove child data.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in different countries. Firebase servers are located globally. We use appropriate safeguards for international transfers and comply with GDPR requirements for EU users.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be notified via email or in-app notification. The "Last updated" date will be changed. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
- Data Protection: privacy@agromeda.app
- General Support: support@agromeda.app
We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
Data We Collect - Summary
| Category | Examples |
|---|
| Account Info | Email, display name |
| Farm Data | Parcels, crops, soil type |
| Analysis | Soil, water, economic data |
| Satellite | NDVI, NDWI indices |
| IoT | Sensor readings |
| Device | Basic device info |