Privacy Policy
This policy sets out the privacy practices of Smart Farm Engineering Lab (the "Service", "we", or "our"). The Service values user privacy, adheres strictly to European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) requirements, and Google AdSense & Analytics policy frameworks.
1. Zero-Telemetry & Client-Side Computing Architecture
Smart Farm Engineering Lab operates under a strict privacy-by-design methodology. All biophysical calculators, hydraulic pipe sizing algorithms, and crop climate simulators execute 100% client-side inside your web browser using native JavaScript. We do not transmit, log, intercept, or store your greenhouse dimensions, setpoints, chemical recipes, or commercial yield parameters on external servers.
2. Technical Data Automatically Collected via Global Edge Infrastructure
To deliver rapid worldwide access and defend against malicious cyber attacks (such as DDoS or brute-force scanning), our hosting providers (Cloudflare CDN and GitHub Pages) automatically log non-identifying technical metadata. This information includes:
- Network & Device Telemetry: Anonymized Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser user-agent string, operating system version, referring URL, and UTC timestamps.
- Purpose of Processing: Distributed caching, SSL/TLS cryptographic handshakes, edge routing optimization, and automated firewall threat mitigation.
- Legal Basis under GDPR: Legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR.
3. Cookies, Local Storage & User State Management
The Service utilizes standard web storage technologies to preserve your preferred workflow:
- Browser LocalStorage: Features such as the "My Farm Profile" drawer utilize your browser's local sandbox storage to persist greenhouse floor areas, cladding U-values, and default crops. This data remains on your physical device and is never uploaded. You can clear this state at any time via your browser settings.
- Essential Session Cookies: Minimal transient cookies utilized to record metric vs. imperial unit toggles and multilingual translation preferences.
4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Policy
To maintain free, unrestricted public access to our engineering calculators without charging subscription fees or paywalls, the Service displays advertisements served by Google AdSense.
- DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google and its certified advertising partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve relevant advertisements based on a user's prior visits to this website and other sites across the Internet.
- Personalized Advertising Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized interest-based advertising at any time by configuring your preferences at Google Ads Settings.
- Third-Party Ad Opt-Out Portals: Alternatively, you may opt out of third-party ad network cookie usage by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice tool at www.aboutads.info or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance at www.youronlinechoices.eu.
5. Google Analytics (Anonymized Telemetry)
The Service utilizes Google Analytics (Google tag G-V4RYJBMEDE) to analyze macro traffic patterns and popular calculator features. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather aggregated, non-personally identifiable metrics (such as page view counts, session durations, and bounce rates). IP masking and anonymization features are enabled. You may prevent Google Analytics data collection across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. European Privacy Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you reside within the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess enforceable legal rights under Articles 15 through 22 of the General Data Protection Regulation:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): Right to obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is processed.
- Right to Erasure / To Be Forgotten (Art. 17): Right to request deletion of cached logs or contact records.
- Right to Object (Art. 21): Right to object to automated cookie-based profiling.
- Supervisory Authority: You maintain the right to lodge a complaint with a competent European Data Protection Authority (DPA).
7. California Consumer Privacy Disclosures (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures. We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information. We do not disclose sensitive personal information to third parties for financial consideration.
8. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)
Our engineering simulation tools are designed for adult horticultural professionals, growers, and university students. We do not knowingly solicit, collect, or process personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that personal data of a minor has been transmitted without parental consent, we take immediate steps to purge such information from our records.
9. Contact Information & Data Controller
If you have questions, inquiries, or wish to exercise statutory data protection rights regarding this policy, please contact our administrative team:
- Data Controller: Inwoovation AgTech Research Unit
- Representative: Inwoo Hwang
- Administrative Email: [email protected]
- Technical Support: [email protected]
10. Effective Date & Revisions
This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 10, 2026. We reserve the right to periodically update this policy to reflect technological innovations, statutory regulatory amendments, or platform policy updates. All modifications will be posted directly to this canonical URL with an updated revision date.