AniTala Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as your name, username, email address, plant entries, geotags, harvest listings, and messages. We also gather technical data like device details, IP address, and usage analytics to secure and improve AniTala. Optional integrations (e.g., Google sign-in) share profile information per your authorization.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, personalize, and maintain AniTala features.
• Facilitate community interactions and peer-to-peer exchanges.
• Monitor platform safety, enforce policies, and prevent fraud.
• Improve products and develop new services through analytics and research.
• Send service announcements, security alerts, and, with your consent, newsletters or promotional messages.

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics), when required by law, or to address safety and security concerns. Public-facing features (such as plant or harvest listings) show the information you choose to publish.

4. Data Retention

We retain account information while your profile is active and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting privacy@anitala.com.

5. Your Choices

• Account Controls: Update your profile, preferences, or delete your account in the settings panel.
• Email Preferences: Opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link (service emails will continue as needed).
• Cookies: Manage cookies in your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for platform functionality.

6. Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. Please use strong, unique passwords and enable available security features on your devices.

7. Children's Privacy

AniTala is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, contact us so we can delete it promptly.

8. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in the Philippines or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using AniTala you consent to these transfers, including to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform or via email. Continued use of AniTala after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at privacy@anitala.com or write to AniTala Privacy, 123 Greenway Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.