Data Protection Policy for Agrinable.com
1. Introduction
Agrinable.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Data Protection Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our agro-investment platform. By accessing our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users of Agrinable.com, including investors, partners, and visitors, and covers data processed through our website, mobile applications, and third-party integrations.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
Personal Identification Data: Name, email, phone number, address, government-issued ID.
Financial Data: Bank details, transaction history, investment preferences.
Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, cookies, and usage analytics.
Agricultural Project Data: Information related to agro-investments (e.g., project details, location, yields).
Communication Data: Records of emails, chats, or support queries.
4. How We Collect Data
Directly From You: Via account registration, investment forms, surveys, or customer support.
Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third Parties: Banks, KYC verification services, or partners (with your consent).
5. Purposes of Data Processing
We process your data to:
Facilitate agro-investments and manage your account.
Verify identity and comply with financial regulations (e.g., anti-money laundering).
Communicate updates, newsletters, or promotional offers (with consent).
Improve platform functionality and user experience.
Fulfill legal or contractual obligations.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Consent: For marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
Contractual Necessity: To execute investment agreements.
Legal Obligations: To comply with financial and data protection laws.
Legitimate Interests: Fraud prevention, service optimization, and business growth.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share data with:
Financial Institutions: To process transactions.
Regulatory Authorities: As required by law.
Service Providers: IT security firms, cloud hosts, or KYC providers under strict confidentiality.
Business Partners: With your consent for agro-project collaborations.
Data is never sold to third parties for unrelated marketing.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure safeguards such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
Compliance with GDPR requirements.
9. Data Security
We implement robust measures to protect your data, including:
Encryption (SSL/TLS) for data transmission.
Restricted access controls and multi-factor authentication.
Regular security audits and penetration testing.
Employee training on data protection best practices.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your data.
Restrict processing or request data portability.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@agrinable.com].
11. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated, or as required by law (e.g., financial records for 7 years).
12. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. For details, see our [Cookie Policy].
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect minors’ data.
14. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Revised" date.
15. Contact Us
For questions or complaints, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: [privacy@agrinable.com]
For unresolved issues, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.