Privacy Policy

AgriTech Expo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the “Platform”).

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Account Data: First name, last name, email address, and password when you register.
• Profile Data: National Identification Number (NIN), phone number, and avatar when you complete your profile.
• Project Submission Data: Project name, description, innovation domains, supporting documents, logos, prototypes, and video materials.
• Communication Data: Messages and feedback exchanged with administrators and support.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: App interaction patterns, pages visited, features used, timestamps.
• Push Notification Tokens: To deliver real-time notifications about your submissions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Process and evaluate project submissions.
• Provide real-time status updates and notifications.
• Generate QR codes for event check-in.
• Facilitate communication between participants and organizers.
• Improve platform performance and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Consent: When you register and submit projects.
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our obligations as event organizers.
• Legitimate Interest: To improve services and ensure platform security.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Event Partners: Jury members and institutional partners for project evaluation purposes only.
• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and notification services that help us operate the Platform.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time through our Data Deletion Request page.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing (bcrypt), access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Object to or restrict data processing.
• Request data portability.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided data to us, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through the Platform or via email. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@agritechexpo.dz
• Address: AgriTech Expo, Algiers, Algeria
• Data Deletion: Submit a request