Privacy Policy for ANFIS (Antigua Farmer Information System)

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is committed to protecting your personal and agricultural information. This Privacy Policy explains how the Antigua Farmer Information System (ANFIS) collects, uses, and safeguards your data.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal Details: Name, contact info, national ID, date of birth.
• Agricultural Data: Farm locations, crops, livestock, yields, sales.
• Usage Data: IP address, login times, device types, GPS location.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We use your information to:

• Deliver agricultural support services and alerts.
• Support policy development and planning.
• Distribute subsidies and emergency relief fairly.
• Enable research and digital extension services.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Your data will not be sold. It may be shared with government agencies, research institutions, or law enforcement only under strict conditions and with anonymization where applicable.

5. Data Protection and Security

We use secure servers, encryption, and access controls to ensure your information is safe. Data may be stored locally or in trusted cloud services.

6. Your Rights

You may:

• Access and update your data.
• Withdraw consent (with service limitations).
• Request deletion of your personal data.

7. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as necessary for services and legal compliance. Aggregated, non-identifiable data may be stored indefinitely.

8. Cookies and Analytics

ANFIS may use cookies for platform performance and analytics. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this policy periodically. All changes will be communicated via the ANFIS platform.

10. Contact Information

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs
St. John's, Antigua
Phone: +1 (268) [Insert Number]
Email: agriculture@ab.gov.ag
Website: [Insert Website URL]