Privacy Statement – Ekeohaonline.com

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Ekeohaonline.com, we respect the trust you place in us when you use our marketplace. We are committed to protecting the privacy of farmers, buyers, diaspora users, and youth consultants who help bridge rural communities with the global economy.

Information We Collect

To provide secure and reliable services, we may collect:

• Basic registration details such as name, contact information, and location (when provided).
• Transaction data including produce listings, sales records, and payment information.
• Technical access data such as device type, browser details, or proxy usage.
• Consultant-assisted access data when a farmer uses a youth or proxy, including consultant contact details for accountability.

How We Use Your Information

• Facilitate safe and secure transactions between farmers and buyers.
• Ensure fair pricing and transparency in produce sales.
• Provide support and training for rural youths acting as consultants.
• Improve platform reliability and protect against fraud or misuse.
• Connect diaspora buyers with authentic rural produce markets.

Farmers, Proxies, and Consultants

We recognize that many farmers may rely on trusted youths or consultants to manage their accounts.

• Farmers remain the primary owners of their accounts and produce listings.
• Consultants are treated as authorized representatives and must respect farmer privacy and act in good faith.
• Ekeohaonline.com will never share farmer data with unauthorized third parties.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Limited data may be shared only when:

• Required by law or applicable community regulations.
• Necessary to complete transactions (e.g., payment processors or logistics providers).
• Farmers explicitly authorize diaspora buyers or consultants to access their produce details.

Security and Access

• We use secure encryption and account protection measures to safeguard data.
• Farmers may request account reviews if they suspect misuse by a proxy or consultant.
• Youth consultants are encouraged to follow ethical digital practices.

Your Rights

• Farmers and buyers may request to review, correct, or delete personal information.
• Consultants must respect farmer ownership and cannot claim rights over produce listings.
• Diaspora buyers may request transparency on how their purchases support rural communities.

Our Promise

• Protect farmer dignity and privacy.
• Ensure diaspora buyers connect with authentic produce markets.
• Build trust through transparency, fairness, and accountability.

In essence, this privacy statement ensures that whether you are a farmer, a diaspora buyer, or a youth consultant, your data and dignity are protected as we grow together in this rural e-commerce ecosystem.