Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st November 2024
At Sensibee®, a service provided by Pollinatework Ltd, we prioritise your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Pollinatework Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit our website, https://www.sensibee.io (the "Site"), branded as Sensibee®. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please refrain from using our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Personal Details: When you sign up for our mailing list or contact us, you may provide us with your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our website. This data includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies, which we use to enhance website performance and for analytics purposes.
- Images and Geolocation Data: We may collect images of insects and associated geolocation data, which may reveal precise or approximate location data based on where the images were captured.
2. Use of Collected Information
We use the collected information for:
- Improving our Device's performance and accuracy
- Research and development purposes
- Training artificial intelligence and machine learning models
- Service optimization and enhancement
- Statistical analysis and research related to bee populations and behaviour
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Sensibee™ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor usage and enhance the user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser and store information about your visit. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may choose to disable them; however, this may impact the functionality of some parts of our website.
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to enable cookies, and you may choose which categories to allow or reject.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us collect data for analytical purposes to better understand user behavior.
Essential Cookies for Login Functionality
Some cookies are critical for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled, as they enable key features like secure login and account access. For instance, essential login cookies allow:
- User Authentication: Verifying your identity during login and maintaining your session securely.
- Session Persistence: Remembering your active session so you can navigate the site without needing to log in repeatedly.
- Security Measures: Protecting against unauthorised access and fraudulent activity.
These essential cookies do not store personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the site to function.
4. Sharing of Information
We respect your privacy and do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose your information to third parties, except:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party providers who assist in website hosting, analytics, and other services essential to operating our site.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sensibee™, our users, or others.
5. Data Protection
While we implement reasonable security measures to protect the collected data, we explicitly provide no guarantees regarding:
- Complete security of the data
- Prevention of unauthorised access
- Protection against data breaches or loss
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Usage for AI/ML
6.1 Training Data
- Collected images may be used as training data for artificial intelligence and machine learning models
- This usage helps improve our service and device performance
- Images may be processed, modified, or combined with other data for training purposes
6.2 Data Sharing
We may share collected data with:
- Our AI/ML development teams
- Research partners
- Third-party service providers who assist in data processing and analysis
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Sensibee™. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request information about data collected by your Device
- Request deletion of specific data where technically feasible
- Opt out of certain data collection features where applicable
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" and will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Date of Commencement of our Agreement
Pollinatework Ltd keeps its agreed privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This Privacy Policy was first created and published on 1st November 2024.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch with us at: contact@sensibee.io