Last updated: April 01, 2024

1. Introduction

Zowasel Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in connection with your use of our website, mobile applications (collectively, the "Site"), and participation in Zowasel Marketplace and related services.

2. Types of Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal data, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: such as name, address, email address, and phone number.
• Personal Details Information: such as date of birth, employer, profession, and job title.
• Image Information: When you use certain features of our app, such as accessing the gallery or camera, we may collect images. These images are used for profile pictures, in-app editing, etc.
• Local Database Files: Our app may create and store local database files on your device's storage. These files contain user preferences, app settings, etc.
• Retrieval of Database Files: In certain circumstances, our app may retrieve these local database files from your device's storage. This process is for backup, synchronization, etc.
• Technical Information: such as IP address, device identifiers, and browsing history.
• Marketing Data: such as cookie data and advertising interests.
• Grower Data: such as crop data, agronomic data, and land data.
• Financial Information: such as payment details and purchase history.
• Credit Information: if applicable, including credit history and repayment information.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through various means, including:

• Direct interactions with you.
• Use of our mobile applications.
• Cookies and automated technologies.
• Public sources and social media.
• Our partners and third-party sources.

4. Use of Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site and gather information about your usage patterns. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although this may affect certain features of our Site.

5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data for various purposes, including:

• Image information is used solely for the purpose of enhancing user experience, enabling specific app features, etc.
• Local database files are utilized for storing user preferences, maintaining app functionality, etc.
• Retrieval of database files is conducted to ensure data consistency across devices, provide seamless user experience, etc.
• Modification of Database Files: Our app may update your local database files in your device's storage with recent data.
• Facilitating transactions and bids in Zowasel Marketplace.
• Verifying your identity and responding to queries.
• Providing products and services, including payment processing.
• Sending communications about our products, services, and updates.
• Conducting research and improving our services.

6. Collection, Use, and Transmission of Users' Image Information

We collect, use, and transmit users' image information solely for the purpose of enhancing user experience and enabling specific app features. This may include accessing the gallery or camera to collect images for profile pictures, in-app editing, etc.

7. Backup of Local Database Files to Remote Server

Our app may backup the local database files stored on your device's storage to a remote server for data backup and synchronization purposes. This ensures data consistency and provides users with the option to restore or download the backed-up database file into their device storage.

8. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose personal data to third-party service providers, related entities, and as required by law. We take measures to ensure the protection of your data when shared with third parties.

9. International Transfer of Personal Data

Personal data may be transferred to jurisdictions outside your country of residence for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

10. Security of Personal Data

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Your interactions with third-party websites are subject to their respective privacy policies.

12. Access and Correction of Personal Data

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data held by us. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

13. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it.

14. Retention of Information

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

15. Marketing

We may contact you for marketing purposes via email, text, or other electronic communication. You can opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

16. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our use of your personal data, please contact us at legal@zowasel.com.

18. Review and Compliance

This Privacy Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with applicable laws and our operational practices.