Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Agbata, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information (bio, expertise areas, farm details for instructors)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe and Klasha)
• Course content and materials (for instructors)
• Learning progress and activity data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and interactions with the platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process enrollments and payments
• Send you important updates, notifications, and promotional communications
• Verify instructor qualifications and approve accounts
• Process instructor payouts
• Personalize your learning experience
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Instructors: When you enroll in a course, instructors can see your name and enrollment status
• Payment Processors: Stripe and Klasha process payments on our behalf with appropriate security measures
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Payment Information Security

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe and Klasha, PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. Your payment information is encrypted and securely handled according to industry standards.

For instructor payouts, we store encrypted mobile money account information necessary to process payments. This information is protected with bank-level encryption.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Object to certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@agbata.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: