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Privacy Policy

How Kilimo Maendeleo Enterprises Limited collects, uses, discloses, keeps and protects personal information in the KM360 app and platform.

Last updated: 1 October 2024
Official KM360 App Privacy Policy
✓ Declared under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, Cap 34 R.E. 2019, on 2 October 2024. See the signed declaration →

01Collection of Information

The KM360 App collects personal information from users in the following ways:

Information You Provide:

  • For Farmer Groups: Group details, member profiles, and mobilization information.

  • For Individual Farmers: Full name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, national identification details (ID, passport, etc.), contact information (phone, email), farming information (crop types, land size), and payment details (bank account).

  • For Organizations: Organization name, contact information, registration certificates, and payment details.

  • For users interacting with the Point of Sales (POS) or inventory management: Sales data, transaction history, and stock levels.

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Device and browser type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, browsing history on the KM360 platform, and location data.

Information from Third Parties:

  • Information from social media platforms, marketing platforms, or affiliates for user verification and transaction processing.

02Use of Personal Information

We use personal information for:

  • Setting up and managing user accounts for farmers, groups, and organizations.

  • Processing sales, purchases, and deliveries on the platform.

  • Facilitating access to financial services, loans, and insurance.

  • Providing customer support, including addressing complaints and disputes.

  • Conducting background checks for KYC (Know Your Customer) and anti-fraud purposes.

  • Marketing and communications, including personalized recommendations.

  • Statistical analysis and platform improvements.

03Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers).

  • Affiliates and partners for delivering services.

  • Government authorities or law enforcement if required by law.

  • Aggregated and anonymized data to third parties for research and analytics.

Note: Cloud storage providers host our digital tools, such as the KM360 apps and our virtual servers.

04Retention of Information

Want your data deleted? Use our Data Removal Request page. You do not need to open the app.

We will retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide services or as required by law (e.g., for tax or accounting purposes). Once no longer needed, the data will be anonymized or deleted securely.

05Cookies and Similar Technologies

KM360 uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Recognize users and enhance their experience.

  • Track website activity and perform analytics.

  • Enable advertising and marketing relevant to user preferences.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

06Security of Your Information

We take data security seriously and employ a variety of industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption protocols (such as SSL/TLS) to protect sensitive data, including payment information, during transmission across the internet.

  • Access Control: Access to your personal data is restricted to authorized personnel, and we ensure that they are bound by confidentiality agreements and other obligations to protect your privacy.

  • Data Anonymization: Where possible, we anonymize or pseudonymize your data to further protect your personal information in case of a data breach.

  • Firewalls and Intrusion Detection: Our systems are protected by firewalls and monitored for unusual activity to prevent unauthorized access.

  • Regular Security Audits: We perform routine audits of our systems and networks to identify potential vulnerabilities and take steps to mitigate risks.

  • User Responsibility: It is important to note that you also play a key role in protecting your personal information. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and not share your account credentials with others. Always log out from your account when using shared devices.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is completely foolproof. We cannot guarantee the security of your data 100%, and you provide your information at your own risk. If we discover a data breach, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable laws.

07Changes to This Privacy Policy

KM360 may update this policy in response to legal, technical, or business changes. Any significant changes will be communicated via our platform. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will reflect any revisions.

08Visitors from the European Union

If you are located in the EU, the legal basis for collecting and processing personal information includes:

  • Consent

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests, such as fraud prevention and user security.

KM360 complies with EU data protection regulations, including GDPR.

09Your Rights

To ask us to delete your data, use the Data Removal Request page. Read more about your rights under Tanzanian law on our Data Protection Act page.

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

  • Object to or restrict data processing.

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details provided below.

10Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

Kilimo Maendeleo Enterprises Limited
KM360 Customer Support
Website: www.kilimo.io
Email: support@kilimo.io
P.O. Box 105163
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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