Below are respective policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information, applicable to users of Kukufarm, hereafter also referred to as ‘the app.’
Here are some important definitions to help you understand our terms and this Privacy Policy:
Kukufarm and our relevant affiliates are referred to as “we,” “us,” and “our.”
Our Kukufarm app together with all related mobile and online applications are collectively referred to as “the app” and or “products and services.”
In using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. Personal Information collect by us is used to facilitate the provision and improvement of services rendered through the app. Kukufarm will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in Kukufarm’s Terms and Conditions, which are accessible on kukufarm.com, unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
For the purpose of providing a usable and effective experience in the app, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, which will include:
Personal Information: Full name, Email address and Profile photo.
Log data: device data which may include your device’s internet protocol’s address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app, the time and date, and other statistical information.
How we use collected information
We use your information for a variety of business purposes, including to:
- Establish and manage your Kukufarm account
- Provide and maintain our products and services
- Provide information and services tailored to you
- Make offers on our products and services, and provide technical support
- Measure the effectiveness of our products and services
- Develop new products and services and improving existing ones
- Prevent and prosecute potentially inappropriate and illegal activities
- Implement our agreements
- Comply with our legal obligations
Consent: We may also use your personal information for other purposes that are clearly disclosed to you at the time you provide personal information or with your consent.
Disclosing collected information
We may disclose your information to the following categories of third parties:
Service Providers: We may share information we collect about you with Third Party service providers. The categories of service providers to whom we entrust your information include service providers for: (i) the provision of the Services; (ii) the provision of information, products, and other services you have requested, including Non-Kukufarm Services as that term is defined in the Agreement; (iii) marketing and advertising; (iv) payment and transaction processing; (v) customer service activities; (vi) the provision of IT and related services; and (vii) fraud prevention and user authentication.
Business Partners: At your request, we may provide information to business partners to provide you with a product or service of interest to you. We may also provide information to business partners with whom we jointly offer products or services.
Affiliates: We may disclose information to our affiliated entities, who are under common ownership and/or control with us.
Advertising Partners: We do not disclose or use your information to advertise any third party’s products or services via the Services. However, as explained in detail in the “Information Collected Automatically” section above, we may disclose your information to third-party advertising partners to market our own Services and grow our Services’ user base, such as to provide targeted marketing about our own Services via third-party services. See the “Your Choices” and “Your Rights” sections below for more information.
We may disclose your information to other third parties, including other users, in the following circumstances:
Farm accessible by other users: When you submit information in a Kukufarm account that can be accessed by others, such information may be displayed to other users in the same or connected farms. Further, your full name, email address and photo may be displayed with your Kukufarm profile to other users collaborating with you in that farm.
Share Content with Friends or Colleagues: Our Services may allow you to provide information about your farm, and may allow you to forward or share certain content with a friend or colleague, such as an invitation email. You agree to only provide information about a friend or colleague with their consent.
Disclosures to Protect Us or Others: We may access, preserve, and disclose any information we store in association with you to external parties if we, in good faith, believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (i) comply with law enforcement or national security requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; (ii) protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety; (iii) enforce our policies or contracts; (iv) collect amounts owed to us; or (v) assist with an investigation and prosecution of suspected or actual illegal activity.
Disclosure in the Event of Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfer: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing due diligence, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of some or all assets, or transition of service to another provider, then your information may be sold or transferred as part of such a transaction, as permitted by law and/or contract.
Data transfers and retention
All information processed by us may be transferred, processed, and stored anywhere in the world, including but not limited to, the United States or other countries, which may have data protection laws that are different from the laws where you live. When we engage in such transfers, we endeavor to safeguard your information consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
We store the information we receive as described in this Privacy Policy for as long as you use our Services or as necessary to fulfill the purpose(s) for which it was collected, provide our Services, resolve disputes, establish legal defenses, conduct audits, pursue legitimate business purposes, enforce our agreements, and comply with applicable laws.
Data security
We take steps to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Unfortunately, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you provide to us. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we do not accept liability for unauthorized disclosure.
By using the Services or providing information to us, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Services. If we learn of a security system’s breach, we may attempt to notify you electronically by posting a notice on the Services, or by sending an email to you.
Children’s privacy
Our Services are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children. If we become aware that we have collected data without legally valid parental consent from children under an age where such consent is required, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as soon as possible.
Deleting collected data
You have the right to delete or request that Kukufarm assist in deleting your personal data that has been collected. The app gives you the ability to delete your account and data.
When you delete your Kukufarm account, your data will be permanently deleted.
You may also contact us to request access to, correct, or deletion of your data collected by us.
Your rights
Depending on your location and in accordance with applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access information about you consistent with legal requirements. In addition, you may have the right in some cases to receive or have your electronic information transferred to another party.
- Request Correction of your information where it is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request Deletion of your information, subject to certain exceptions prescribed by law.
- Request Restriction or Object to Processing of your information.
- Not be Discriminated Against by us for exercising your privacy rights.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, contact us as set forth below. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws, and in some circumstances may need to deny your request in whole or in part (e.g., if we have a legal obligation to maintain your information for a certain purpose). To protect your privacy, we will take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, such as by requiring you to submit your request via your account. You have the right to submit a request through an authorized agent, but we will require the agent to provide us with your written permission, and we may need to confirm your identity before processing the agent’s request.
Depending on your location of residence, you may have the right to appeal our response to your request. In such circumstances, we will inform you of the right to appeal and the appeal process.
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your information violates applicable law.
Links to other websites and applications
Our Services may contain links to other websites/applications and other websites / applications may reference or link to our Services. These third-party services are not controlled by us. We encourage our users to read the privacy policies of each website and application with which they interact. We do not endorse, screen or approve, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of such other websites or applications. Visiting these other websites or applications is at your own risk.
Changes to this privacy policy
Kukufarm will update this Privacy Policy, as need be. Please visit and review this page periodically for any changes. Understand and agree that you will be deemed to have accepted the updated Privacy Policy if you continue to use the Services after the new Privacy Policy takes effect.
Contact information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@kukufarm.com.