Privacy Policy for eAgricraft

Effective Date: May 31, 2025

Last Updated: May 31, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to eAgricraft (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application eAgricraft (the “App”).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and profile information
• Authentication Data: Login credentials and authentication tokens
• Profile Data: User preferences, settings, and profile pictures

2.2 Camera and Media

• Photos and Videos: We access your device camera to allow you to take photos of cattle for listing purposes
• Media Library: We may access your device’s photo library to select existing images for cattle listings
• Purpose: Camera access is used exclusively for capturing and uploading cattle images for trading purposes

2.3 Location Information

• GPS Location: We collect precise location data to show nearby cattle listings and connect local buyers and sellers
• Location-Based Services: Your location helps us provide relevant cattle listings in your area
• Address Information: We may collect address details for transaction and delivery purposes

2.4 Device Information

• Device Identifiers: Device ID, operating system version, and app version
• Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and session duration
• Technical Data: IP address, device type, and network information

2.5 Communication Data

• Messages: In-app messages between buyers and sellers
• Notifications: Push notification preferences and delivery data
• Support Communications: Customer service interactions and feedback

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Purposes

• Facilitate Cattle Trading: Connect buyers and sellers, process transactions
• Location Services: Show relevant listings based on your location
• Image Management: Process and display cattle photos in listings
• User Authentication: Secure account access and user verification

3.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send relevant notifications about app updates and trading opportunities
• Ensure app security and prevent fraudulent activities

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Other Users

• Your cattle listings, including photos and location, are visible to other app users
• Your profile information may be shared with users you interact with
• Communication data is shared between trading parties

4.2 With Service Providers

• Firebase/Google Services: For authentication, database, and analytics
• Cloud Storage: For secure storage of images and data
• Payment Processors: For handling transactions (if applicable)

4.3 Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights
• In case of legal proceedings or regulatory compliance
• To prevent fraud or protect user safety

5. Data Security

• Encryption: We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data
• Secure Storage: All data is stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: We regularly update our security measures and protocols

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• Account Settings: You can update your profile information anytime
• Data Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information

6.2 Permission Controls

• Camera Access: You can disable camera permissions in device settings
• Location Services: You can turn off location access anytime
• Notifications: You can opt out of push notifications
• Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional messages

7. Data Retention

• We retain your data as long as your account is active
• Transaction data may be retained for legal and compliance purposes
• You can request data deletion by contacting us
• Some data may be retained in anonymized form for analytics

8. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Firebase/Google Services

• We use Firebase for authentication, database, and analytics
• Google’s privacy policy applies to their services
• Link: https://policies.google.com/privacy

10.2 Analytics

• We may use analytics services to understand app usage
• These services may collect device information and usage patterns
• Data is typically anonymized and aggregated

11. Updates to This Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
• Previous versions will be archived and available upon request

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@dev.nithyaharidvarana.com
• Website: https://www.eagricraft.com
• App: Use the “Contact Us” feature in the eAgricraft app

13. Specific Permissions Explanation

13.1 Camera Permission

Why we need it: To allow users to take photos of cattle for creating listings in the marketplace.

How we use it: Photos are processed and uploaded to our secure servers for display in cattle listings.

User control: You can disable this permission anytime in device settings. Without camera access, you can still use the app but cannot take new photos for listings.

13.2 Location Permission

Why we need it: To show relevant cattle listings near your location and connect local buyers and sellers.

How we use it: Location data helps filter listings by proximity and enables location-based search functionality.

User control: You can disable location services anytime. The app will still function but may show listings from all locations.

13.3 Storage Permissions

Why we need it: To save and access cattle photos and app data on your device.

How we use it: For caching images, storing user preferences, and accessing existing photos for listings.

13.4 Notification Permissions

Why we need it: To send important updates about your listings, messages from buyers/sellers, and app notifications.

How we use it: For transaction updates, new message alerts, and relevant marketplace notifications.

14. Data Processing Legal Basis

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the cattle trading service
• Legitimate Interest: App improvement, security, and fraud prevention
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional features
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 31, 2025, and applies to all users of the eAgricraft mobile application.