Agri Online – Privacy Policy
Last updated: 14 February 2026
Agri Online (“Agri Online”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting personal information and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) of South Africa and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you access or use the Agri Online website, application, listings platform, and related services (collectively, “the Platform”).
1. Scope and Acceptance
This Privacy Policy applies to:
Visitors to the Platform
Users of the Agri Online website and application
Users submitting listings, advertisements, enquiries, or content
Users interacting with syndicated content, embedded media, or third-party links
By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of personal information as described herein.
2. Personal Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
Agri Online may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
Personal identification information (name, surname)
Contact details (email address, phone number, physical or business address)
Business or organisation information
Listings, advertisements, enquiries, and communications
Images, videos, and text submitted through forms or listings
Profile images (where applicable)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Platform, certain technical and usage data may be collected automatically:
IP address
Device model (anonymous)
Operating system and version (anonymous)
Device language
Approximate location (country, city or region derived from geolocation, where enabled)
Usage data, interaction logs, and timestamps
3. How Personal Information Is Collected
Personal information is collected when you:
Register or submit information on the Platform
Submit listings, advertisements, or enquiries
Use the Platform where cookies or similar technologies are enabled
Interact with content, links, or embedded media
Agri Online may also receive limited, aggregated, or anonymised data indirectly from analytics and measurement services, including (where applicable):
Flurry – https://www.flurry.com
Firebase – https://firebase.google.com
Countly – https://count.ly
AppsFlyer – https://www.appsflyer.com
Facebook App Events – https://developers.facebook.com/docs/app-events
4. Purpose of Processing
Agri Online processes personal information to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform
Display and manage listings and advertisements
Facilitate communication and enquiries between users
Respond to support or operational requests
Monitor performance, analytics, and platform security
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or harmful activity
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Agri Online does not sell personal information.
5. Public Listings, Advertising & User Content
Listings, advertisements, and certain submissions may be publicly visible on the Platform.
By submitting such content, you acknowledge that:
You have the legal right to submit the information
The information may be accessed by third parties
Agri Online is not responsible for how publicly visible information is used by others
6. Syndicated Content, RSS Feeds & Embedded Media
Agri Online displays third-party content through RSS feeds, public channels, and embedded media players.
Agri Online does not host or control third-party content
Interaction with such content is governed by the originating platform’s privacy policies and terms
Agri Online is not responsible for third-party tracking, cookies, or data collection
7. Cookies & Similar Tracking Technologies
Agri Online uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable core Platform functionality
Improve user experience
Analyse usage and performance
Support advertising and measurement (where applicable)
Cookies may be:
Strictly necessary cookies
Performance / analytics cookies
Functionality cookies
Advertising / targeting cookies (only where applicable and lawful)
You may manage or disable cookies via your browser or device settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.
More information: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
8. Analytics & Advertising (Where Applicable)
Agri Online may use analytics and advertising tools, including but not limited to:
Google Analytics – https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook / Meta advertising tools – https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Users may opt out via:
Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
9. Data Sharing & Disclosure
Personal information may be disclosed only:
Where required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Agri Online or users
To trusted service providers assisting with Platform operations (subject to confidentiality obligations)
Agri Online does not share personal information for third-party marketing without consent.
10. Data Storage & Retention
Personal information is stored securely using reasonable technical and organisational safeguards.
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy
Comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements
Data is deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
11. Data Protection Rights (POPIA & GDPR)
Where applicable, users have the right to:
Access personal information
Request correction or completion
Request deletion (erasure)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Requests will be responded to within the legally required timeframe.
12. Children’s Information
The Platform is not intended for use by persons under 18 years of age.
Agri Online does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Agri Online may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be published on the Platform, and continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related enquiries, data requests, or complaints:
Agri Online
Email: admin@agrionline.co.za
Website: https://www.agrionline.co.za
15. Supervisory Authority
South Africa:
Information Regulator (South Africa)
https://www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/