🌾 CropWise Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• User Preferences: Region selection, language preference (English/Urdu), farming experience level
• Farm Information: Farm size, farming type (traditional/organic/modern), crop preferences
• Settings: Notification preferences, theme settings, unit system preferences
• Soil Data: Soil analysis parameters (pH, NPK levels, organic matter) that you input for recommendations

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Location Information: GPS coordinates to provide accurate weather forecasts and regional crop recommendations (only when you grant location permission)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version for technical support
• Usage Data: App features used, favorite crops, time spent in app (stored locally only)

1.3 Third-Party Data

• Weather Data: We retrieve weather information from OpenWeatherMap API using your location
• No External Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or other third-party tracking services

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide personalized crop recommendations based on your region and soil data
• Display weather forecasts relevant to your farming location
• Customize the app interface based on your language and theme preferences
• Send farming reminders and weather alerts (only if you enable notifications)

2.2 App Improvement

• Remember your preferences to enhance your user experience
• Provide relevant crop information based on your farming type and experience level
• Cache weather data to reduce data usage and improve app performance

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

• On-Device Only: All your personal data is stored locally on your device using Android DataStore
• No Cloud Storage: We do not upload your personal information to remote servers
• No User Accounts: The app does not require registration or user accounts

3.2 Data Security

• Data is encrypted using Android's built-in security features
• App data is protected by your device's security settings
• No sensitive information is transmitted over the internet except for weather API calls

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Weather Services

We use OpenWeatherMap API to provide weather forecasts. When you use weather features:

• Your location coordinates are sent to OpenWeatherMap to retrieve weather data
• This data is subject to OpenWeatherMap's privacy policy
• We do not share any other personal information with weather services

4.2 No Other Third Parties

CropWise does not integrate with:

• Social media platforms
• Advertising networks
• Analytics services
• Crash reporting services that collect personal data

5. Permissions Explained

5.1 Location Permission

• Purpose: To provide accurate weather forecasts and regional crop recommendations
• Usage: Only when you access weather features
• Optional: You can use most app features without granting location access

5.2 Internet Permission

• Purpose: To fetch weather data from OpenWeatherMap API
• Usage: Only for weather-related features
• Offline Mode: Most app features work without internet connection

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Data Control

• Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app settings
• Modification: You can update your preferences anytime in the settings
• Deletion: You can clear all app data through Android settings or app settings
• Export: No data export is needed as all data remains on your device

6.2 Location Privacy

• You can revoke location permission anytime through Android settings
• The app will continue to function with manual location entry
• Location data is not stored permanently - only current weather location is cached

7. Children's Privacy

CropWise does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed for farmers and agricultural enthusiasts. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us to have it removed.

8. Data Retention

• User Preferences: Retained until you uninstall the app or clear app data
• Weather Cache: Automatically expires and refreshes every few hours
• Soil Analysis History: Stored locally until manually deleted
• No Server Storage: We do not retain any of your data on our servers

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:

• The updated policy will be posted at this same URL
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app
• Your continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

10. International Users

CropWise is designed specifically for Pakistani farmers but may be used internationally:

• Weather data is available globally through OpenWeatherMap
• Crop recommendations are optimized for Pakistani agriculture
• All data processing occurs locally on your device

11. Open Source and Transparency

CropWise believes in transparency:

• The app's functionality is documented in the README.md file
• No hidden data collection or tracking mechanisms
• All third-party services are clearly disclosed

Last Updated: March 7, 2026
Privacy Policy Version: 1.0