Privacy Policy for Real Forestry - Digitizing Agroforestry
Privacy Policy for Real Forestry Mobile Application
Effective Date: 26/08/2025
Last Updated: 01/04/2023
Real Forestry (“we,” “our,” or “us”), developed under the vision of Krish Hortus Agri Tech Private Limited, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the Real Forestry mobile application (the “App”).
1. About Real Forestry and Krish Hortus Agri Tech Pvt. Ltd,
Real Forestry is a nature based deep technology initiative by Krish Hortus Agri Tech Pvt. Ltd, blending social rural and urban forestry digitisation, AI, and sustainable innovation. Our core objectives are:
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Self Digitising trees to measure height, crown width, carbon sequestration (CO₂e), and overall health.
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Assigning each tree a unique digital identity and address code for connecting with communities and marketplaces.
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Supporting farmers, urban residents, and young learners with tools for climate solutions and sustainable living.
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Promoting circular economy practices through innovations like Smart Dustbins (Tree Eco Forge Bin) and AI-based (Tree TAGAI) nature-tech solutions.
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Advancing the TreeAI module, Scalable TreeAI &
to scale forestry knowledge across multiple datasets (grains, taste, music, land types, etc.).
By using this App, you are helping us bridge nature, people, and technology to create sustainable solutions for the future (Tree Eco Stamp)
2. Information We Collect
When you use the Real Forestry App, we may collect the following types of data:
a. Information You Provide
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Name, email, or phone number (for account registration and communication).
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Tree or farm details you choose to record (e.g., location, type, images).
b. Automatically Collected Information
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Device information (model, OS, unique identifiers).
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Log data (IP address, app usage statistics, crash reports).
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Step-count data (if enabled) for tree measurement and movement mapping.
c. Images and Camera Data
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If you capture tree photos for digitisation, the App will access your camera or gallery only with your permission.
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Images are used to analyse tree dimensions, health, and identification.
d. Location Data
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Approximate or precise location (if enabled) to tag trees with their geographical address using mapping and H3 coding.
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Location services are optional but required for certain features like tree mapping and marketplace connectivity.
3. How We Use the Information
We use collected data to:
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Create and manage your Real Forestry account.
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Digitise trees and calculate biomass, CO₂ sequestration, and ecological value.
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Provide analytics and reports on forestry and sustainability.
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Enhance Scalable TreeAI datasets for research and development.
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Improve app performance, usability, and security.
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Connect trees, farmers, and communities to local marketplaces and sustainability programs.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Sharing
We may share information only in the following cases:
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With service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing, blockchain modules) strictly for app functionality.
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With research or sustainability partners (e.g., academic institutions, NGOs) only in anonymised or aggregated form.
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To comply with legal obligations, enforce terms, or protect rights and safety.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures such as encryption, secured servers, and limited access protocols to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
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User accounts and tree records will be retained as long as your account is active.
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You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
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Aggregated and anonymised data may be retained for research and sustainability reporting.
7. User Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
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Access and update your personal data.
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Request deletion of your account and data.
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Withdraw permissions (camera, location, etc.) from your device settings.
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Opt-out of non-essential data collection (analytics, marketing).
8. Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
9. Third-Party Services
The Real Forestry App may integrate with third-party services such as:
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Google Play Services (for authentication, analytics, crash reports).
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Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, blockchain modules).
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Payment gateways or marketplaces (if enabled in future updates).
Please review their respective privacy policies.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted within the App and on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Krish Hortus Agri Tech Private Limited / Real Forestry Team
📍 134, T.P.Mills Road, Rajapalayam 626117, Tamil Nadu
📧 krishhortus@gmail.com
📞9677313750
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