Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2025

Thank you for using Sarsonet, a mobile application developed by Synaestech. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Sarsonet, we may collect the following data:

Personal Information:
- Name, email, and other details during registration/login
- Device identifiers

Location Data:
- Your location (to provide weather updates and geotagging of farm visits)

Media & Files:
- Photos and related metadata during farm visits, crop and soil inspections

Usage Data:
- Date and time of visits
- App usage statistics and logs

Offline Data:
- Data collected while offline is stored locally and synced when internet is available

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:
- Enable Sarsonet’s core features (e.g., capturing and uploading images, managing samples)
- Organize and track farm visits and sampling records
- Display relevant information like weather updates
- Improve app functionality, performance, and user experience
- Comply with legal requirements or defend legal claims

3. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate steps to secure your data:
- Data is encrypted and stored securely on your device
- Transmitted information is protected using secure HTTPS protocols
- Offline data is saved securely using technologies like Expo SecureStore and SQLite

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data only with:
- Authorized services used for analytics, crash logging, or hosting (e.g., Firebase, Expo)
- Government authorities if required by law or regulation

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent for specific types of data collection
- Request a copy of your data

To make any such request, contact us at synaestech@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data:
- While your account is active
- Until deleted by you or your organization
- As long as required for legal or operational reasons

7. Children’s Privacy

Sarsonet is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is discovered, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or via email.

Last updated: May 13, 2025

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact us at:

Synaestech
Email: synaestech@gmail.com