🍄 Privacy Policy

AI Mushroom Mentor - Meghalaya's Mycology Guide

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📅 Effective Date: August 11, 2025
Developed jointly by:
College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Umiam, Meghalaya
&
National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

The Mushroom Mentor App is developed to empower farmers and mycology enthusiasts in Meghalaya with AI-powered mushroom identification and cultivation guidance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App. By using this App, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, phone number, and email address (provided voluntarily by you).
  • Location Data: Your approximate or precise location to provide location-based advisory services.
  • Photos/Images: Images you upload for analysis or advisory purposes.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including pages viewed, features used, and interaction times.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide mushroom cultivation advisory services and personalized recommendations.
  • To improve App performance and user experience.
  • To analyze usage trends and enhance functionality.
  • To send notifications, updates, or relevant information (if opted-in).
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

3. Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics to help us understand App usage patterns. These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. You can review Google's privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only:

  • With trusted service providers to operate and improve our App.
  • When required by law or to protect rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for data collection (may affect App functionality).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the updated "Effective Date" and posted within the App and on our official hosting link.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

📧 Email: cpgsas.works@gmail.com
📍 Address: College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Umiam, Meghalaya, India