Privacy Policy
    Last updated: April 16, 2026

    1. Introduction

    AnemoLock ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our agricultural field management platform.

    This policy complies with applicable US federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state data protection regulations.

    2. Information We Collect

    2.1 Personal Information

    We collect the following personal information when you register:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, ZIP code
    • Account Credentials: Email and encrypted password
    • Business Information: Business name, license numbers, business address (for COOPs and service providers)
    • Profile Information: Account type (farmer, COOP, private applicator)

    2.2 Field and Agricultural Data

    • Field Information: Field boundaries (GeoJSON), acreage, crop types, planting dates
    • Location Data: GPS coordinates, ZIP codes for map centering
    • Farming Activities: Spray applications, crop rotations, harvest data
    • Adjacent Field Data: Information about neighboring fields you've been granted access to

    2.3 Technical Information

    • Usage Data: Log data, IP addresses, browser type, device information
    • Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
    • API Integration Data: Tokens for John Deere, Climate FieldView, etc. (with your explicit consent)

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for the following purposes:

    Service Delivery: To provide field management, mapping, and collaboration features
    Communication: To send notifications about adjacent field activities, system updates
    Access Control: To manage permissions between farmers and service providers
    Integration Services: To sync data with external platforms (with your authorization)
    Analytics: To improve our services and understand usage patterns
    Legal Compliance: To comply with agricultural regulations and legal requirements

    4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

    4.1 Adjacent Field Sharing

    Important: When you grant permission, farmers adjacent to your fields can see limited information about your crops.

    They CAN see:

    • ✓ Crop type and spray tolerance
    • ✓ Field boundaries (approximate)
    • ✓ Planting dates and growth stage

    They CANNOT see:

    • ✗ Your personal notes
    • ✗ Financial information
    • ✗ Exact field locations beyond spray planning

    5. Your Privacy Rights (US Users)

    Under applicable US laws, including CCPA, you have the right to:

    Access: Request a copy of all personal data
    Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
    Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
    Opt-Out: Opt out of data sharing with third parties
    Data Portability: Export your field and agricultural data
    Non-Discrimination: Exercise rights without discrimination

    To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@fieldshare.app

    6. Data Security

    We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information

    • Encrypted password storage using bcrypt
    • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
    • Secure MongoDB Atlas database with encryption at rest
    • HTTP-only cookies to prevent XSS attacks
    • Regular security audits and updates

    7. Data Retention

    We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services

    • Delete your personal information within 30 days
    • Anonymize field data used in aggregate analytics
    • Retain billing records as required by law (7 years)

    8. Children's Privacy

    AnemoLock is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

    If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

    9. Cookies and Tracking

    We use essential cookies for:

    • Authentication: Session management and login persistence
    • Preferences: User settings and map preferences
    • Security: CSRF protection and secure sessions

    We do NOT use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

    10. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

    • Email notification to your registered address
    • Prominent notice on the platform
    • Updating the 'Last updated' date above

    11. Contact Us

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

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    AnemoLock Privacy Team

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