Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to aFarm. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account information (name, email address, phone number)
• Profile information and preferences
• Communication data when you contact us

Farm and Field Data

• Field measurements and agricultural data
• GPS location data of your fields
• Photos and images of crops and fields
• Notes and annotations related to farming activities

Device and Usage Data

• Device Information: Hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers.
• Advertising IDs: Android Advertising ID (AAID) for advertising and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our agricultural services
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To communicate with you about updates and support
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our app
• To display personalized advertisements and measure ad performance
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements
• To protect our rights and safety
• With trusted service providers who assist in our operations
• With advertising partners (such as Meta & Pangle) for personalized advertising purposes, as described below.

4.1 Third-Party Advertising Partners

We work with third-party advertising partners, including Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) and Pangle (ByteDance), to display personalized advertisements within our App. These partners may collect and use certain information about your device and app usage to serve relevant ads:

Information Collected by Advertising Partners:

• Device Identifiers: Advertising ID (AAID)
• Device Information: Device type, OS version, screen size, IP address
• App Usage Data: Ad interactions, impressions, clicks

Meta Audience Network

We use Meta Audience Network to display advertisements. Meta collects data through its SDK integrated into our App. For more information:

• Meta Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by:

• On Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Meta Ads Settings: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights regarding your personal data (Access, Erasure, Objection). To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@afarmgenius.com.

6. Security of Personal Data

We take all reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption and pseudonymization. However, no security system is absolute.

7. Storage and International Data Transfers

Our servers are based in Frankfurt, Germany. Information may be transferred and stored on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany within the European Union.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA:

• Right to Know: Request information about data categories collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of data (sharing for targeted ads).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@afarmgenius.com.

10. Cookies, Tracking Technologies and SDKs

We integrate the following third-party SDKs into our App:

SDK Provider	Purpose	Data Collected
Meta Audience Network	In-App Advertising	Advertising ID, Device info, Ad performance
Pangle (ByteDance)	In-App Advertising	Advertising ID, Device info, IP address
Google AdMob	In-App Advertising	Advertising ID, Device info, Ad performance
Google Firebase	Analytics & Crash Reporting	Device info, App usage, Crash logs

For more information on Pangle's data practices: Pangle End User Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

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Data Deletion Instructions

If you would like to delete your personal data from aFarm, you can:

1. Within the App: Use the "Delete Account" feature in your account settings
2. Email Request: Send an email to info@afarmgenius.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request".