Privacy Policy

App Name: CropO – AI-Driven Farm Management

Package: com.cropeye.app

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how CropO ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application. By using CropO, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

• Location Data: We collect precise and approximate location to map your farm plots and provide location-based weather and soil data.
• Camera & Images: We access your camera and photo library to allow crop photo capture for AI-based disease detection and farm monitoring.
• Microphone / Audio: We use the microphone for voice-based input to the AI assistant and chatbot features.
• Face Data: We use on-device face detection (Google ML Kit) for authentication. Face data is processed locally and never uploaded to any server.
• Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address via Google Sign-In.
• Farm & Crop Data: Plot boundaries, crop types, soil parameters, and farm activity data you enter are stored to provide farm management features.
• Device Information: Basic device info (OS version, device model) may be collected for crash reporting and app improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display and manage your farm plots on the map
• To provide AI-based crop recommendations and alerts
• To show real-time weather, soil, and environmental data
• To enable voice and chat interaction with the AI assistant
• To authenticate you securely via face recognition (on-device only)
• To send push notifications for weather alerts and farm reminders
• To connect farmers with logistics, warehouse, and market services

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Google Services: For sign-in, maps, and ML Kit (face detection processed on-device only)
• Weather & Soil APIs: Location is shared with third-party weather/soil data providers to fetch relevant data
• Our Backend Server: Farm data is synced to our secure server to enable cross-device access

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Face recognition data never leaves your device. We retain your data as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.

5. Children's Privacy

CropO is intended for farmers and agricultural professionals aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

6. Permissions Used

• CAMERA – Crop photo capture and face authentication
• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION – Farm plot mapping and local weather
• RECORD_AUDIO – Voice input for AI assistant
• READ_MEDIA_IMAGES / READ_MEDIA_VIDEO – Selecting images from gallery
• POST_NOTIFICATIONS – Weather and farm alerts
• INTERNET – Syncing data and fetching weather/market info

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: support@cropeye.app
App: CropO – AI-Driven Farm Management