Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AgriTech ZA ("we", "us", or "our") provides AI-powered risk analysis tools for investors. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and service users ("you"). This policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms described here, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of information:

• Contact information — such as your name, email address, and phone number, when you submit a form or request information through our website.
• Account information — details provided when registering for or using our platform, including login credentials and preferences.
• Usage data — information about how you interact with our website and services, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and cookie identifiers collected automatically through standard web technologies.
• Communications — records of correspondence if you contact us with questions or support requests.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes that may include:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining our website and services.
• Responding to inquiries, support requests, and other communications.
• Personalising and improving your experience with our platform.
• Sending administrative information, updates, or marketing communications where permitted.
• Monitoring usage trends and conducting internal analytics to improve our offering.
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, fraud, or misuse of our services.
• Complying with applicable legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to perform a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, analyse usage, and support marketing efforts. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of our website.

Categories of cookies we may use include essential cookies required for core functionality, analytics cookies that help us understand usage patterns, and preference cookies that remember your settings.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers and vendors who support our website and service operations, under appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• To comply with legal obligations, regulatory requests, or lawful requests by public authorities.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality arrangements.
• With your consent, or at your direction.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from our website.

9. International Data Transfers

Depending on how our services are hosted and operated, information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries other than your own. Where such transfers occur, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with applicable data protection requirements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, as well as the right to data portability and the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any such rights, please contact us using the details on our website.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through the contact details provided on our website. This document is a general template and should be adapted with jurisdiction-specific details prior to use.