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Security Policy

Effective Date: November 21, 2024.

At www.agricom.co.tz we are committed to ensuring the security of your data. This Security Policy outlines our practices and measures taken to safeguard your information.

1. Compliance with Laws and Standards

We use your information for the following purposes

  • Our security practices comply with the Tanzanian Data Protection Act, 2022.

2. Data Encryption

  • We use SSL encryption to protect your sensitive data, such as payment information, during transmission.

3. Data Minimization

  • We collect and process only the minimum amount of personal data necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy.

4. Retention and Deletion of Data:

  • Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by law. Upon request or when no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Access Control

  • Access to sensitive data is secured through multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls to minimize unauthorized access.

6. Regular Audits

  • We conduct quarterly internal audits and engage third-party security experts annually to identify and resolve vulnerabilities.

7. Contact Us

  • We store sensitive data in secure environments, and we use encryption to protect stored personal information when applicable.
  • Data storage practices comply with the Tanzanian Data Protection Act, 2022.

8. Third-Party Security

  • We perform regular assessments of third-party providers to ensure their security measures align with our policies and Tanzanian legal requirements.

9. User Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and immediately notifying us if you suspect any unauthorized activity.
  • We recommend that users create strong, unique passwords for their accounts and update them regularly to enhance security.

10. Incident Response

  • In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and take immediate action to mitigate any potential harm.
  • In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Tanzania within 72 hours, as required by law.

11. Changes to Security Policy

  • This Security Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes.
  • Significant changes to this Security Policy will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Information

  • For questions about our security practices, please contact us at: info@agricom.co.tz
  • We strive to respond to all security-related inquiries within 7 business days.