{"id":5114,"date":"2025-11-24T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farei.mu\/farei2021\/?page_id=5114"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T06:14:36","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/farei.mu\/farei2021\/?page_id=5114","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy &#8211; Mobile Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5114\" class=\"elementor elementor-5114\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2a841b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2a841b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0bc4715\" data-id=\"0bc4715\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9573c8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9573c8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Policy - Mobile Application<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-894ba04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"894ba04\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-359cd16\" data-id=\"359cd16\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebd2ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ebd2ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"><b><span class=\"citation-171\">Last Updated:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-171\"> December 2025 <\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">1. Introduction<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"><span class=\"citation-170\">The Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (\u201cFAREI\u201d) provides this Mobile Application for informative purposes<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,5\"><span class=\"citation-169\">We respect the privacy of all users of the Mobile Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,7\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,9\"><span class=\"citation-168\">This Privacy Policy explains how FAREI treats your information<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,11\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,13\"><span class=\"citation-167\">By using the Mobile Application, you consent to the processing of your information as set forth in this policy<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,15\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\">2. Information Collection and Use<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"><span class=\"citation-166\">FAREI generally does not ask for personal details from users accessing and using the Mobile Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"8,3\">. However, if any personal data is collected for the purpose of operating the application:<\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"9\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-165\">It will be processed in a transparent manner in accordance with the laws of Mauritius<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-164\">Some data may be required for the Mobile Application to function properly<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-163\">Data may be grouped with other data to help FAREI improve its services<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b>Legal Basis for Processing<\/b> The processing of data is based on:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1\"><span data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0\"><b><span class=\"citation-162\">Consent<\/span><\/b><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,2\">; or<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1\"><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"><b><span class=\"citation-161\">Legitimate Interests<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-161\"> (i.e., the proper administration of the Mobile Application)<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,2\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><h2 data-path-to-node=\"12\">3. Data Processing and Security<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><span data-path-to-node=\"13,1\"><span class=\"citation-160\">Any data collected is processed using computers and IT-enabled tools as appropriate<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,5\"><span class=\"citation-159\">FAREI takes security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the data<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"13,7\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\">4. Third-Party Access and Disclosure<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><span data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"><span class=\"citation-158\">FAREI will not share information provided by a user with any third party except in the ways set out in this privacy statement<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"15,3\">.<\/span><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><span data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"><b>Service Providers<\/b> <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"16,2\"><span class=\"citation-157\">We may share data with FAREI\u2019s trusted service providers<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"16,4\">. These providers:<\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"17\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-156\">Do not have an independent use of the information disclosed to them<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-155\">Have agreed to adhere to the rules set out in this privacy statement<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b>Legal and Safety Disclosures<\/b> FAREI may disclose data collected when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:<\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"19\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-154\">Comply with legal processes as required by law<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-153\">Protect FAREI&#8217;s rights<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-152\">Protect a user\u2019s safety or the safety of others<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-151\">Investigate fraud or respond to a government request<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-150\">Use in Court proceedings arising from the improper use of the Mobile Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"20\"><span data-path-to-node=\"20,0\"><b>Aggregated Data<\/b> <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,2\"><span class=\"citation-149\">Only aggregated and anonymized data may be transmitted to external services to help FAREI improve the Mobile Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"20,4\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"21\">5. Data Retention<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><span data-path-to-node=\"22,1\"><span class=\"citation-148\">FAREI will retain any data collected for as long as the Mobile Application is being used by a user and for a reasonable time thereafter<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"22,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"22,5\"><span class=\"citation-147\">All personal data is retained in accordance with prevailing Data Protection Laws<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"22,7\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"23\">6. User Rights and Opt-Out Options<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"24\"><b>Opt-Out<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"25\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,0,1\"><span data-path-to-node=\"25,0,1,0\"><b><span class=\"citation-146\">Stop Collection:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-146\"> A user can stop all collection of information by uninstalling the Mobile Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"25,0,1,2\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"25,1,1\"><span data-path-to-node=\"25,1,1,0\"><b><span class=\"citation-145\">Push Notifications:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-145\"> Users can stop receiving push notifications by changing the settings on their mobile device<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"25,1,1,2\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"26\"><span data-path-to-node=\"26,0\"><b>Your Rights<\/b> <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,2\"><span class=\"citation-144\">While FAREI aims to provide a gist of fundamental rights, users are advised to read official guidance from relevant authorities to be fully informed of their rights under Data Protection Laws<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"26,4\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"27\">7. Links to Other Sites<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"28\"><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1\"><span class=\"citation-143\">The Mobile Application contains links to other websites for information and convenience only<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3\">. If you follow a link to another site or service:<\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"29\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-142\">This Privacy Policy will no longer apply<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-141\">FAREI is not responsible for the information handling practices of third-party sites<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-140\">Users are encouraged to read the privacy policies appearing on those third-party sites<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"29,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">8. Disclaimer of Liability<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"31\"><b>Accuracy and Content<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"32\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-139\">Information on the Mobile Application is for informative purposes only and may include views of third parties that do not necessarily reflect the views of FAREI<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-138\">FAREI disclaims responsibility for errors, omissions, discrepancies, or information deformed through human or computer error<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-137\">Material from the Application is not to be used as evidence for court proceedings<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"33\"><b>Technical Issues and Links<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"34\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-136\">FAREI accepts no liability for negligence or loss resulting from the use of, or reliance upon, the information provided<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"34,0,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-135\">FAREI does not accept responsibility for the reliability or accuracy of linked websites, nor does it guarantee their availability<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"34,1,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-134\">FAREI will not accept liability for loss, disruption, or damage to data or computer systems occurring while using material from the Application<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"34,2,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"34,3,0\"><span data-path-to-node=\"34,3,0,1\"><span class=\"citation-133\">While FAREI tests material for viruses, users are advised to run anti-virus programs on downloaded materials<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"34,3,0,3\">.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-path-to-node=\"35\">9. Changes to This Policy<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"36\"><span data-path-to-node=\"36,1\"><span class=\"citation-132\">This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"36,3\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"36,5\"><span class=\"citation-131\">FAREI will notify you of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy here<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"36,7\">. <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"36,9\"><span class=\"citation-130\">Continued use of the application is deemed approval of all changes<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"36,11\">.<\/span><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"37\"><span data-path-to-node=\"37,0\"><b>Compliance<\/b> <\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"37,2\"><span class=\"citation-129\">As of December 2025, this Privacy Policy complies with the Data Protection Act 2017<\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"37,4\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy &#8211; Mobile Application Last Updated: December 2025 1. 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