Privacy Policy

Agridev Inc, doing business as Hectares.ai ("Hectares," "we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our project development platform and services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Company name and business information
• Billing and payment information
• Account credentials
• Professional information related to your projects

Project Data

When you create projects on our platform, we collect:

• Project specifications and financial models
• Geographic location data for land-based projects
• Site-specific data (weather, soil, energy potential)
• Production schedules and budget information
• Collaboration and communication data

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our project development platform
• Processing transactions and managing subscriptions
• Improving our services and developing new features
• Communicating with you about your account and projects
• Sending promotional communications (with your consent)
• Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

• When you invite collaborators to your projects
• When you share projects with stakeholders
• When you explicitly authorize third-party integrations

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services including:

• Cloud infrastructure providers (data hosting)
• Payment processors (Stripe)
• Email service providers (Resend)
• Analytics services
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect the safety of users or the public

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain business records

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@hectares.ai.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

"Do Not Track" Signals

Some web browsers may transmit "do-not-track" signals to websites with which the browser communicates. Our services do not currently respond to these signals.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice via email or through the platform.

Dispute Resolution

If you have any concerns or complaints about our privacy practices, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve the issue. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: