Intecrop

Intecrop ("Intecrop" or the "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our agricultural management services ("Users"). This Privacy Statement describes how we handle and protect your data in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Information Officer

As required by POPIA, we have appointed an Information Officer responsible for overseeing our data protection strategy and implementation. You can contact our Information Officer at: privacy@intecrop.co.za

Your Rights

Under POPIA and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Right to be informed about how your personal information is used
Right to access your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate personal information
Right to object to processing of your personal information
Right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to restrict processing of your personal information
Right to data portability

Types of Information We Process

Business Records

We process farming operation records which include:

Spray records and agricultural activities
Compliance and regulatory information
Business operational data
Production unit information
Crop protection records

This information is owned and controlled by the business entity (your employer) and is processed under the business relationship between Intecrop and the business entity.

Employee User Data

We process limited personal information about employees who use the system:

Basic account information (name, email)
System usage logs and records created
Role and access permissions

Data Access and Control

Please note:

Business records belong to your employer and are controlled by them
Your employer has access to all business records you create in the system
Your basic account information is accessible to your employer's system administrators
You can update your personal account information, but cannot delete business records

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Secure data storage and encryption
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Employee training on data protection

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and processed, in accordance with our retention policies and applicable law. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:

Legal and regulatory requirements
Agricultural compliance needs
Business operational requirements
Data protection obligations

Cross-border Transfers

When we transfer personal information across borders, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with Section 72 of POPIA and other applicable data protection laws. These safeguards include:

Ensuring the recipient country has adequate data protection laws
Binding corporate rules
Standard contractual clauses
Explicit consent from the data subject

Security Breach Notification

In the event of a security breach that may compromise your personal information, we will:

Notify the Information Regulator and affected data subjects as required by POPIA
Provide information about the nature of the breach and steps taken to address it
Provide recommendations for steps you can take to protect yourself

Changes to this Privacy Statement

Intecrop reserves the right to change this Privacy Statement. We will provide notification of material changes through the system at least thirty (30) business days prior to the change taking effect.

Contacting Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our information practices should be directed to admin@intecrop.co.za or by mailing Intecrop, PO Box 6, De Doorns, 6875, South Africa.