Thank you for using Farm Diary! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Farm Details: Farm name, location, size, crop types, and farming activities
• Agricultural Records: Planting schedules, harvest data, weather observations, and farming notes
• Photos: Images of crops, farm activities, and agricultural progress
• Contact Information: Email address (if you choose to provide it for backup purposes)

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Location Data: GPS coordinates for farm location and weather data (only with your permission)
• Usage Data: App usage patterns and feature interactions for improving our service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Farm Diary app functionality
• Store and organize your farming records
• Sync your data across devices (if you enable cloud backup)
• Provide weather information relevant to your farm location
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Send important app updates and notifications
• Provide customer support when requested

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your farming data is private and belongs to you. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: We may share information when you explicitly agree
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (cloud storage, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

4. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your data is primarily stored locally on your device
• Cloud Backup: Optional encrypted backup to secure cloud servers
• Encryption: All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and security measures protect your information
• Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: View and download your farming data at any time
• Update: Modify or correct your information within the app
• Delete: Remove your data from our systems
• Export: Export your data in common formats (CSV, PDF)
• Opt-out: Disable location services, analytics, or cloud backup

6. Third-Party Services

Our app may integrate with third-party services for enhanced functionality:

• Weather Services: For local weather data and forecasts
• Cloud Storage: For optional data backup and synchronization
• Analytics: To understand app usage and improve performance

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

7. Children's Privacy

Farm Diary is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

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 in the app
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Sending a notification through the app (for significant changes)

10. Contact Us

11. Data Protection Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are located in the European Union or California, you have additional rights:

• Right to be informed about data collection and use
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of incorrect data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing