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Privacy Policy

Effective: March 28, 2026
Last Updated: March 28, 2026
Version: 1.0

IntelliFarmAI: Crop & Soil is developed by Agric-Care Uganda Limited. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our data practices.

1 Information We Collect

To provide IntelliFarmAI's features and improve your experience, we collect the following information:

Account Information

  • Email address and name
  • Optional contact details
  • Account authentication credentials

Farming Data

  • Crop types and planting schedules
  • Soil test results (pH, NPK, organic matter)
  • Pest and disease records
  • Farm location coordinates

Device Information

  • Device type and OS version
  • App version and usage statistics
  • General location (country/region)
  • Advertising ID – a unique, user-resettable identifier used for analytics and app improvement (collected via Google Analytics / Firebase)

Location & Images

  • GPS coordinates (when enabled)
  • Photos for image analysis features
  • Locally processed — not stored permanently

Location Permissions

Location data is only collected when you use location-based features such as agro-zone mapping or weather forecasting. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings without affecting other app functionality.

2 How We Use Your Information

We process your information to deliver and improve IntelliFarmAI's core services:

Primary Uses

  • Provide soil analysis and crop recommendations
  • Deliver pest and disease identification services
  • Map your farm's agro-ecological zone
  • Display location-based weather forecasts
  • Calculate yield predictions and fertilizer recommendations
  • Improve app functionality through analytics
  • Respond to support requests and technical inquiries
  • Send service updates and important notifications
  • Detect and prevent unauthorized access or fraud

What We Don't Do

We do not sell your personal information to third parties, display targeted advertisements, or use your data for unrelated marketing purposes. Your farming data remains your own.

3 Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate the app:

Service Providers

These partners process data solely to provide specific services:

  • Firebase (Google): User authentication, database storage, analytics
  • Google Maps & Mapbox: Location mapping and agro-zone visualization
  • Weather APIs: Forecast data delivery
  • iSDAsoil API: Soil property predictions

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Agric-Care Uganda Limited, our users, or the public.

Business Changes

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you of any material changes through email or in-app notification.

4 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your information:

  • Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
  • Secure Firebase Authentication with strong access controls
  • Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments
  • Restricted access to personal data within our organization

While we maintain rigorous security measures, no system is entirely risk-free. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

5 Data Retention

We retain your information as long as it is necessary to provide our services:

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active
  • Agricultural data: Stored to provide historical insights and seasonal trends
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 14 months for service improvement
  • Deleted accounts: Permanently removed within 30 days; backup copies may persist for up to 90 days

6 Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your personal and agricultural data. You may:

  • Access: Request a complete copy of your data
  • Correct: Update or modify inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Disable Location: Turn off location services in your device settings at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact support@agric-care.com with "Data Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days.

7 Children's Privacy

IntelliFarmAI is designed for agricultural professionals and is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our app integrates with services that maintain their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

9 International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers in multiple countries, including the United States and European Union, where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or user feedback. Updates will be posted in the app and on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

You Will Be Notified Of

Any material changes through in-app notification and/or email. Continued use of IntelliFarmAI following an update indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

Have Questions About Your Privacy?

📞 Phone:
+256 774 480 686
🌐 Website:
agric-care.com
📍 Address:
Kampala, Uganda
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