Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14/02/2026

Rice Library ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve the Services.

Personal Information

  • Email address (required for account creation and login)
  • Name (optional, if provided in your profile)
  • Account credentials (securely stored for authentication purposes)

Non-Personal Information

  • Device type and operating system
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage data (pages viewed, actions taken in the app)
  • Cookies or similar technologies

User-Generated Content

  • Posts, comments, and content submitted through our Services

Push Notifications (If Enabled)

  • Device tokens for notification delivery
  • Notification interaction data (opened, dismissed, clicked)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Services
  • Manage user accounts and authenticate users
  • Deliver feed content and rice price updates
  • Send important notifications, including push notifications
  • Improve the Services and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience.

  • Cookies collect information about interactions with the Services.
  • You can manage or disable cookies via browser or device settings, but some features may not work properly if disabled.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information:

  • With service providers who help operate the Services (hosting, analytics, push notifications)
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service
  • In connection with business transfers (merger, acquisition, or sale of assets)
  • With your consent for other purposes

5. Data Retention

  • Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations.
  • Cached data on devices (offline rice prices, posts) may remain until updated or cleared.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, including:

  • Secure transmission via HTTPS
  • Encryption of stored credentials
  • Access controls and monitoring

Note: No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and personal data
  • Withdraw consent to processing
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

Requests can be sent to info@ricelibrary.com.

8. Children's Privacy

  • Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years.
  • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
  • If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete it.

9. Third-Party Services

  • We may use third-party services (analytics, hosting, push notification providers).
  • These third parties have their own privacy policies.

10. International Users

  • Your information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws.
  • By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Apple & Google Privacy Disclosures

For App Store / Google Play submission:

Data CollectedPurposeIs Collection Mandatory?
Email AddressAccount login and notificationsYes
User Content (Posts/Comments)Display in feedYes
Device Information (OS, IP)Analytics & app performanceNo
Push Notification Device TokenPush updates (rice prices, new posts)Optional (user consent required)
  • The app does not track users across apps or websites for advertising purposes.
  • Push notifications are optional; users can disable them in device settings.
Data Deletion Request

If you want to request deletion of your account and all associated data, please contact us at:

Contact Information:

info@ricelibrary.com

We will process your data deletion request within 30 days of receiving it.

Privacy Questions

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us: