Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Breed Connect ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, stores, and protects user information. By using the Breed Connect mobile application, you agree to the terms described below.

Breed Connect is a private digital breeding and farm management platform. It is not a government authority and does not issue official livestock registration, ownership certificates, or veterinary services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Phone number (required for OTP-based login)
• Username
• Profile photo (optional)
• Bio (optional)
• Email address (optional)
• Animal details (breed, age, breeding records, lineage, etc.)
• Animal photos uploaded by the user
• Shipping address (if applicable)
• Animal location (State and District)
• User-generated content (notes, records, images)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version)
• App usage statistics and interaction data
• Log files and error reports
• Crash diagnostics for performance improvement

1.3 QR Code & Animal ID Data

When you scan or generate a QR code within the App, it is linked to an internal digital animal profile created by the user.

Important: QR codes and animal IDs generated by Breed Connect are for internal recordkeeping only. They do not represent government-issued ear tags, legal ownership proof, or official animal identification.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Authenticate users and manage accounts
• Store and display animal breeding records
• Generate internal QR codes and animal IDs
• Provide reminders and management insights
• Process shipping or service-related requests (if any)
• Improve app security, performance, and reliability
• Prevent fraud, illegal registrations, or misuse

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal or animal data.

Data may be shared only when necessary with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, notifications)
• Shipping or logistics partners (only when user-initiated)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
• Enforcement agencies in cases of fraud, illegal animal registration, or wildlife protection compliance

4. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no digital system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. User Rights & Data Control

Users have the right to:

• Access their personal and animal data
• Edit or update information within the App
• Delete their account and associated data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Email: antnodetechnologies@gmail.com

6. Children’s Privacy

Breed Connect is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. App Permissions

The App requests permissions only when required:

• Camera – for uploading animal images or scanning QR codes
• Internet – for syncing data and providing services

8. Legal Compliance

Breed Connect complies with applicable Indian laws, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
• Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the animals registered in the App are legally owned and comply with animal welfare and wildlife regulations.

9. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data requests:

Email: antnodetechnologies@gmail.com
Country: India

By using Breed Connect, you acknowledge that the App is a digital management and recordkeeping tool only, and that all data entered is the responsibility of the user.