Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how FarmLink Uganda collects, uses, and protects your information.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024 Contact Privacy Team

1. Introduction

FarmLink Uganda ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform, website, mobile application, and services (collectively, the "Services").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

Key Points: We collect information to provide better services, we protect your data with industry-standard security measures, and we never sell your personal information to third parties.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services:

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our Services, we may collect:

  • Identity Information: Name, date of birth, national ID number, photographs
  • Contact Information: Phone number, email address, physical address
  • Financial Information: Bank account details, mobile money numbers, transaction history
  • Farm Information: Farm size, location, crops grown, expected yields
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
2.2 Transaction Information

When you use our trading services, we collect:

  • Buying and selling transactions
  • Price information and market data
  • Payment and settlement details
  • Delivery and logistics information
2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about your use of our Services:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Search queries and preferences
  • App crashes and performance data
  • Location data (with your permission)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide and maintain our agricultural trading platform

Transaction Processing

To facilitate buying, selling, and payment processing

Verification

To verify user identities and prevent fraud

Personalization

To personalize your experience and show relevant content

Communications

To send important updates, alerts, and notifications

Analytics

To improve our Services and develop new features

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you give us explicit permission to do so, such as when connecting with trading partners.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services, such as:

  • Payment processors (mobile money providers, banks)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • SMS and communication services
  • Analytics and data analysis services
4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Important: We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest

Access Controls

Strict access controls and authentication

Anonymization

Data anonymization where possible

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right Description How to Exercise
Access Request a copy of your personal data Contact our support team
Correction Request correction of inaccurate data Update in profile settings or contact support
Deletion Request deletion of your personal data Submit deletion request through account settings
Restriction Request restriction of processing Contact our data protection officer
Portability Request transfer of your data Submit request through account settings
Objection Object to processing of your data Update preferences or contact support

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and use information about you.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how users interact

Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences

7.2 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Services.

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Our Services do not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can adjust your cookie preferences as described above.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Note: If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Notification: For material changes, we will provide notice through our Services or by other means to give you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective.

10. Contact Us

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

Data Protection Officer

FarmLink Uganda

Plot 123, Kampala Road

Kampala, Uganda

Email: privacy@farmlinkuganda.com

Phone: +256 700 123456

Support Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Emergency: 24/7 via support ticket

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Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in Uganda.

Acceptance of Terms

By using FarmLink Uganda's Services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Services. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

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