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Green Agriculture Technology Limited (GAT)
Effective Date: February 13, 2025

Green Agriculture Technology Limited (“GAT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a pioneering company dedicated to transforming agriculture through sustainable and innovative solutions. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR), the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you interact with us through our website (www.greenagrictech.org), products, subscription services, consultancy, training programs, or other communication channels.

By engaging with our services or website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Our Contact Details

Green Agriculture Technology Limited (GAT)
Plot No 1039, Gudu District,
Cadastral Zone N01, Garki, Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, 900211
Hotlines: +234 803 703 5584
Email: info@greenagrictech.org
Website: www.greenagrictech.org

For data protection inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:
Email: info@greenagrictech.org
Phone: +234 803 703 5584

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal data to deliver our innovative agricultural solutions, including precision farming, smart irrigation, renewable energy tools, and carbon offset programs. The types of data we collect include:

a. Personal Data You Provide

  • Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other details you provide when contacting us, subscribing to services, requesting consultancy, registering for training, or purchasing products.
  • Transactional Data: Information related to purchases (e.g., solar-powered equipment, biodegradable packaging), subscriptions, or carbon credit transactions.
  • Professional Data: Farm or business details shared during consultancy, training, or partnership engagements.

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies when you visit our website or use our real-time monitoring systems.
  • Farm Monitoring Data: Crop health, soil conditions, weather patterns, and resource usage data collected through our subscription services.

c. Data from Third Parties

  • Information from partners (e.g., government agencies, distributors, academic institutions) or public sources, where lawful and permitted.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., religion, ethnicity, health) unless voluntarily provided with your explicit consent for specific purposes, such as research or carbon offset programs.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the NDPR and NDPA, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: Where you explicitly agree (e.g., for marketing emails or carbon offset participation).
  • Contract: To fulfill agreements for products, subscriptions, consultancy, or training services.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our technologies, analyze usage, or ensure security, provided your rights are not unduly affected.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with Nigerian laws, such as tax or agricultural regulations.
  • Public Interest: Where processing supports sustainable agriculture initiatives aligned with national goals.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and deliver our products (e.g., smart irrigation systems, solar-powered tools).
  • Manage subscription services, including real-time monitoring and data analytics for farm optimization.
  • Offer consultancy and training to support sustainable farming practices.
  • Process carbon offset program participation and credit allocation.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Send updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (with consent).
  • Enhance our website, technologies, and services through research and development.
  • Collaborate with government partners and NGOs on sustainability initiatives.
  • Ensure system security and prevent fraud.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties supporting our operations (e.g., website hosting, payment processing, analytics), bound by data protection agreements.
  • Distributors and Partners: For sales, distribution, or collaborative projects (e.g., government or research institutions), with your consent where required.
  • Legal Authorities: When mandated by Nigerian law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In cases of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, under confidentiality terms.

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and subscription services use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and provide real-time farm insights. You can manage preferences via your browser or our website’s cookie consent tool. See our Cookie Policy on www.greenagrictech.org for details.

7. International Data Transfers

As a globally focused company, your data may be transferred outside Nigeria (e.g., for cloud storage or R&D collaboration). We ensure compliance with NDPR and NDPA by:

  • Using NDPC-approved safeguards (e.g., contractual agreements).
  • Obtaining your explicit consent, where applicable.
  • Verifying the recipient country’s data protection adequacy, as required.

8. Data Security

We employ robust technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, per NDPR and NDPA standards. While we strive to protect your information, no system is entirely risk-free.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under Nigerian law (NDPR and NDPA), you have the right to:

  • Be Informed: Understand how we collect and use your data.
  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Restrict Processing: Limit our use of your data in certain cases.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Object: Oppose processing for marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time where it applies.

To exercise these rights, email info@greenagrictech.org. We will respond within 30 days, per NDPR requirements, unless extended for complex requests.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Customer/transactional data: Up to 6 years post-relationship, per Nigerian legal standards.
  • Subscription/monitoring data: Retained during active subscription and up to 2 years after, unless anonymized.
  • Marketing data: Kept until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
  • Research data: Retained as needed for R&D, with consent or anonymization.

Unneeded data is securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites (e.g., partners or government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on www.greenagrictech.org with the revised “Effective Date.” Significant changes will be communicated as required by law.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about your data, contact us at info@greenagrictech.org. You may also complain to:

The NDPC oversees NDPR and NDPA compliance and can address data protection breaches.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect children’s data and will delete it promptly if identified.

Thank you for trusting Green Agriculture Technology Limited. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy while delivering sustainable farming solutions that empower you and preserve our planet.