Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AgriNews ("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 visit our website www.agrinews.com and use our services.

By using AgriNews, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information from users in a variety of ways, including:

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
• Name: When you fill out contact forms or create an account
• Phone Number: When you provide it voluntarily through contact forms
• Mailing Address: When you request physical materials or services
• Professional Information: Such as your role in agriculture, farm size, or area of expertise

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior:

• IP Address: Your device's unique identifier on the internet
• Browser Type: Information about your web browser and operating system
• Device Information: Type of device, screen resolution, and other technical details
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information stored on your device to enhance your experience

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as:

• Social media platforms when you interact with our content
• Analytics services that provide aggregated user behavior data
• Professional networks and agricultural industry databases

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

3.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

• Consent: When you explicitly provide consent for specific uses
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws and regulations
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill our agreements with you

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:

• Hosting Services: To store and serve our website content
• Email Marketing: To manage newsletter subscriptions and communications
• Analytics Providers: To analyze website usage and performance
• Payment Processors: To handle any financial transactions

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations and government requests
• Protect and defend our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the personal safety of users or the public

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

5.1 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

6.1 Security Measures

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information
• Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and penetration testing
• Employee Training: Staff training on data protection best practices
• Secure Storage: Encrypted databases and secure backup systems

6.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are an EU resident, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to delete personal information.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including agricultural research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

When you click on external links, you are leaving our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

These safeguards may include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable laws, or operational requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending an email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: