Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AcreRoot ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and role (farmer or customer).
• Profile Information: Farm name, address, ZIP code, state, and farm description (for farmers). ZIP code (for customers).
• Usage Data: How you interact with the platform, pages visited, and features used.
• Communications: Messages sent between farmers and customers through our chat feature.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
• Create and manage your account.
• Connect farmers with nearby customers.
• Facilitate communication between users.
• Process subscriptions and payments.
• Send important notices about your account or the Service.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:

• With other users: Farm profiles and product listings are visible to customers using the platform.
• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., payment processing, hosting).
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at acrerootconnect@gmail.com.