SomaDetect Privacy Policy

SomaDetect ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal and operational data you provide when using our platform and services, including data automatically collected from IoT devices related to your cow herd and third-party systems.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

Personal data is only collected for lawful purposes and is used in a way consistent with users' expectations. Users have the right to interact with our service anonymously or under a pseudonym, where practicable.

We collect the following personal information when you sign up for or use our platform:

  • Full Name

  • Email Address

  • Phone Number

  • Farm Name

  • Farm Address

  • Login Credentials (including password)

1.2. IoT Device Data

We collect data from IoT devices placed in your milking stalls. This data includes:

  • Pictures of the milk collected from each cow during milking.

  • Time and stall number where each cow was milked.

This data helps us provide detailed insights into the health and productivity of your herd and monitor milking procedures.

1.3. Third-Party Data

We also collect data from third-party dairy management systems, including:

  • Cow ID (a unique identifier for each cow in your herd).

  • Dairy Management Indicators: Such as Days in Milk (DIM), Days Since Last Heat (DSLH), cow breed, milk yield, and other relevant indicators for herd management.

This data is combined with IoT device data to provide a comprehensive view of your herd’s performance and health metrics.

1.4 Optional Data

We also collect optional data to enhance the accuracy of the system and optimize its operations. This data includes:

  • Herd Size: The total number of cows in your herd.

  • Milking Per Cow Per Day: The number of milking sessions each cow undergoes daily.

  • Bulk Tank Somatic Cell Count (SCC): A measurement of the somatic cell count in the bulk tank, used as an indicator of milk quality and udder health.

Providing this data is optional, but it helps improve the performance and accuracy of our analytics and operational tools.

1.5. Automatically Collected Information

When you use our platform, we collect certain information automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device identifiers

  • Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on the platform)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected personal, IoT, and third-party data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services.

  • Analyze IoT and third-party data to deliver insights into herd health and milk production.

  • Optimize dairy management practices by assessing trends in milking patterns, cow health, and productivity.

  • Communicate with you about product updates, new features, and customer support inquiries.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers

We share personal, IoT, and third-party data with vendors and service providers who help us operate and improve our platform (e.g., cloud storage, analytics). These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), your data may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and employ encryption and secure communication protocols to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and IoT data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. If you wish to delete your data, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. International Data Transfers

We operate globally, and your data may be transferred to countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. When transferring data, we ensure it is protected by legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or other safeguards as required by local laws (e.g., GDPR in Europe, PIPEDA in Canada, and the Privacy Act in Australia).

7. Your Rights

7.1 United States (CCPA)

For California residents, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Access: Request what personal information we have collected about you.

  • Right to Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@somadetect.com.

7.2 Canada (PIPEDA)

Under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for certain types of processing.

For more information, or to exercise these rights, contact us at info@somadetect.com.

7.3 Australia (Privacy Act 1988)

Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request information about overseas transfers of your data.

You may also choose to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym when interacting with our services, where practicable. Contact us at info@somadetect.com to exercise your rights.

7.4 Europe (GDPR)

For residents of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: You may request the correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request that your personal data be deleted.

  • Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit how your personal data is processed.

  • Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@somadetect.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze platform usage. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@somadetect.com

  • Phone: 418-473-3556

  • Mailing Address: 50 Clearview Drive, Tillsonburg, ON