Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Agriculture Traders ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from users of our website, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, post an ad, or contact us. This information may include:

• **Personal Identification Data:** Your name, email address, physical address, and phone number.
• **Account Information:** Your username, password, and profile picture.
• **Business Information:** If you register as a business user, we may collect your company name, registration number, and other relevant business details.
• **Ad Content:** Information you provide in your ad listings, such as product descriptions, images, and prices.
• **Communications:** Records of your correspondence with us and other users, including chat messages and contact form submissions.
• **Payment Information:** Details required for processing transactions, such as payment gateway transaction IDs. We do not store your credit card details directly; this information is handled by our secure payment partner, **PayFast**.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services, including processing ad listings and user registrations.
• To improve and personalize your user experience on our platform.
• To communicate with you about your account, transactions, and service updates.
• To monitor and moderate content for compliance with our Terms and Conditions.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities.
• For internal analytics and research to better understand our user base and market trends.
• To send promotional materials or newsletters, but only if you have opted in to receive them.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use a combination of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards. While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. This may include our payment gateway partner, PayFast. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last modified" date at the bottom of this page. Your continued use of the service after any modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

support@agriculturetraders.com