Privacy Policy for Fleece

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fleece ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Fleece mobile application (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Access Code: Your farm access code for authentication
• User Name: Your name as displayed in the app (optional)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device Information: Basic device type and operating system (via Expo)
• Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications about farm events

2.3 Farm Data

• Livestock Information: Sheep counts, movements, and status updates
• Farm Notifications: Alerts and updates about your livestock
• Activity Logs: Records of farm activities and events

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• App Functionality: To provide livestock management services
• Authentication: To verify your access to farm data
• Notifications: To alert you about important farm events
• Support: To provide customer support and troubleshoot issues

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Local Storage: Access code and language preference stored locally on your device
• Cloud Storage: Farm data is stored securely in our cloud database (Supabase)
• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

4.2 Security Measures

• Access Controls: Strict access controls to protect your data
• Row Level Security: Database-level security policies
• Secure Authentication: Access code-based authentication

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Service Providers: With Supabase (our database provider) and Expo (our push notification service)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5.3 No Analytics or Tracking

We do not collect analytics data, usage patterns, or track your behavior within the app.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• View Your Data: You can view your farm data within the app
• Update Information: You can update your user name within the app
• Push Notifications: You can disable push notifications in your device settings

6.2 Data Retention

• Active Use: We retain your data while you actively use the app
• Logout: When you logout, your push notification token is removed from our database

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored on Supabase servers and may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top.

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