Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how FarmVates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit our website, join our pilot, or use our services in the United States.

1) Information We Collect

• Contact & Account Data: name, email, phone, and mailing address.
• Farm Details: farm name, acres, location, and crops.
• Submissions & Communications: comments, feedback, uploaded content, and correspondence.
• Device & Usage Data: information automatically collected from your browser or device (e.g., IP address, pages viewed, time spent).

2) How We Use Information

• Evaluate pilot eligibility and coordinate participation.
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services and technology.
• Conduct research and development (including but not limited to robotics, UGVs, and AI foundation models).
• Security, fraud prevention, and compliance with applicable laws.

3) Legal Bases (if applicable)

In jurisdictions such as the EEA/UK, we may rely on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, or legal obligations as the basis for processing.

4) How We Share Information

• Service Providers: we work with vendors that provide hosting, analytics, communications, and security services under strict agreements.
• Research & Development: we may share aggregated or de-identified data with partners for research, reporting, or industry validation. We do not disclose identifiable participant data without a legal basis.
• Legal & Safety: when required to comply with law, protect rights, or prevent harm.
• Business Transactions: in connection with acquisitions, mergers, or reorganizations, subject to this Policy.

We do not sell personal information to anyone.

5) Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies, log files, and analytics tools (including but not limited to Google Analytics, Plausible, or similar technologies) to operate, secure, and improve our services. These may collect aggregated usage information such as device type, browser, interactions, and traffic sources.

You can control cookies at the browser level. Disabling cookies may affect functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

6) Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including compliance with legal obligations and ongoing research. When no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify the data.

7) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or request a copy of your information. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@farmvates.com.

8) Data Security

We operate our own local servers and hardware infrastructure, and we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. No system is 100% secure, but we continuously monitor and improve our protections.

9) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.

10) International Access

If you access our site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with the “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted or communicated when required.

12) Contact Us

Questions? Reach us at privacy@farmvates.com or by mail: