FarmSense Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01 August, 2025
Sesi Technologies (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the FarmSense mobile application (“FarmSense”, “the App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the FarmSense App and related services.
By using FarmSense, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password, organisation name.
- Farmer & Farm Data: Farmer names, farm locations (GPS coordinates), crop types, and historical yield or soil data.
- Test Records: Soil test results, crop recommendations, and agronomic notes.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device model, operating system, app version, unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Actions taken within the app, feature usage statistics, and error logs.
- Location Data: GPS location for farm mapping and soil test geotagging (only with your permission).
c. Third-Party Data
We may receive data from integrated services (e.g., weather APIs) to provide relevant recommendations.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the FarmSense App and services.
- Process soil tests and generate personalised fertiliser and agronomic recommendations.
- Maintain accurate records of farmers, farms, and soil health data.
- Communicate with you about updates, new features, and support.
- Analyse aggregated data to improve product performance and agricultural insights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Your Organisation or Employer: If you use FarmSense as part of an agribusiness or agency programme.
- Service Providers: For cloud hosting, analytics, or payment processing (bound by confidentiality agreements).
- Government Agencies or NGOs: Only with your consent or when required by applicable law.
- Legal Requirements: When necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Aggregated and anonymised data may be shared for research, reporting, and agricultural development purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored securely on encrypted servers.
- We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission.
- Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel.
- While we take all reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. If your account is deleted, we will remove personal identifiers but may retain anonymised data for statistical and research purposes.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for data collection and processing.
- Request a copy of your data.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@sesitechnologies.com
7. Children's Privacy
FarmSense is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it.
8. Third-Party Services
If you access FarmSense from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred and stored across borders, subject to applicable data protection laws.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access Agromarket from outside Ghana, be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in Ghana. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the App and on our website, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly. Continued use of the App after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Sesi Technologies Ltd