Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number when you register or contact us
• Demographic information for contestant applications
• Payment information for premium academy services
• Profile information and preferences

Usage Information

• Website browsing patterns and preferences
• Voting history and engagement metrics
• Learning progress and course completion data
• Device information and IP addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services
• To process voting and contestant applications
• To deliver educational content and track progress
• To communicate updates about the show and academy
• To analyze website usage and improve user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure fair voting

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help operate our website and services
• Partners and sponsors (with your consent)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• In case of business transfer or merger

4. Cookies and Tracking

• We use cookies to enhance user experience and remember preferences
• Analytics cookies help us understand website usage
• You can control cookie settings through your browser
• Some features may not work properly without cookies

5. Data Security

• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
• Payment information is processed through secure, encrypted channels
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel
• We regularly review and update our security practices

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or prominent website notice.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@agricasts.com
• Contact Form: Get Involved Page
• Mail: Agricasts Privacy Team, 123 Farm Lane, Agriculture City, AC 12345