Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 9, 2025

1. Information We Collect

At Farming Forecast, we collect several types of information to provide you with personalized agricultural insights:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Farm location (region, district, village)
• Farmer type and agricultural preferences
• Account credentials (username and password)

1.2 Farm Data

• Soil composition and analysis results
• Crop types and planting schedules
• Irrigation methods and water usage
• Fertilizer and pesticide application records

1.3 Usage Information

• Device information and IP address
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide personalized agricultural recommendations
• Generate weather forecasts specific to your farm location
• Analyze soil data to suggest optimal crop selection
• Send SMS notifications about critical weather events
• Improve our services based on user feedback and usage patterns
• Communicate important updates about our platform

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing our services (e.g., SMS providers, weather data providers)
• Agricultural Partners: Research institutions and agricultural organizations to improve farming practices (anonymized data only)
• Government Agencies: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure data storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

As a user of Farming Forecast, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Delete your personal data (subject to certain conditions)
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@farmingforecast.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

• Remember your login status and preferences
• Understand how you interact with our services
• Improve our platform based on usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our platform or via email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: