Kateri Environmental Corp. – Data Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 1, 2023
Kateri Environmental Corp. (“KATERI”) values the privacy of our customers. The following outlines our Data Privacy Policy (“Policy”), which describes our practices in connection with information we collect through:
Kateri’s website and social media pages:
HTML-formatted email messages linking to this Policy.
All of the above, together with any related materials, services, successor sites, applications, devices, or social media pages, are referred to as the “Kateri Platforms.”
Kateri also provides services to customers, including (but not limited to):
Soil sampling and analysis
Geospatial and biogeochemical analysis
Livestock grazing planning
Facilitation of credit issuance through listing, validation, and verification
These are collectively referred to as the “Kateri Services.”
To deliver these services, Kateri works with various contracted entities such as soil samplers, laboratories, ranch advisors, and livestock monitoring equipment providers (our “Technology Partners”). We may share your information with Technology Partners, who may also collect additional information and provide it back to Kateri. All Technology Partners are bound by this Data Privacy Policy.
By using the Kateri Services or Kateri Platforms, you agree to the terms of this Policy.
We may update this Policy periodically. Updates are effective when posted on our website. Please review the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
For questions, contact us at [email protected].
1. Personal Information
1.1 What We May Collect
“Personal Information” means information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable person. Examples include:
Basic Information:
Name
Postal address
Telephone number
Email address
Social media account ID
Property & Business Information:
Property boundaries & land use history
Number of livestock and wildlife
Type of operation and management style
Number of staff
Animal-related details (species, breed, weight, calving dates, age, etc.)
Technology used on property
Locations of structures (fences, water points, paddocks, houses, offices, roads)
Information from Technology Partners:
Soil data
Forage type, quality, and quantity
Animal geo-location
Animal health factors
If this information is not provided, we may be unable to deliver requested services.
Note: Payments may be processed via third-party payment services. In such cases, your data is subject to the third party’s privacy policy, not this Policy.
1.2 How We Collect Personal Information
Through Kateri Services:
When you fill out interest forms
Engage with Technology Partners
Complete surveys for registration, validation, or verification
From Other Sources:
Public databases, demographic data providers, and address update services
Joint marketing partners
Social media platforms and contacts
If you provide information about others, you confirm you are authorized to do so.
1.3 How We Use Personal Information
We may use Personal Information for:
Responding to inquiries & fulfilling requests (e.g., newsletters)
Sending administrative updates (services, terms, policy changes)
Customer service communications
Marketing communications tailored to you
Personalizing your Kateri Services experience
Enabling social sharing functionality
Business purposes (data analysis, audits, fraud prevention, product development, trend analysis, marketing effectiveness, etc.)
Legal & safety compliance (laws, legal processes, public/government requests, terms enforcement, protecting rights/property/safety)
1.4 How We Disclose Personal Information
Your information may be shared:
With third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, IT infrastructure, email delivery, auditing, etc.)
In connection with business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, sales, bankruptcy)
For legal or safety purposes, as required or permitted by law
2. Other Information
2.1 What We May Collect
“Other Information” is non-identifiable data, such as:
Browser/device information
App usage data
Cookies, pixel tags, and tracking technologies
Demographic details
Land and livestock information
Aggregated data
Physical location
2.2 How We Collect Other Information
Through browsers, devices, cookies, and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Flash LSOs)
Pixel tags for tracking and marketing analytics
IP addresses (for diagnostics and service management)
Physical location (via GPS, Wi-Fi, sensors, etc.)
Voluntary demographic input
Aggregated data calculations
2.3 How We Use/Disclose Other Information
For any lawful purpose (unless restricted by law)
When combined with Personal Information, it will be treated as Personal Information
3. Third-Party Services & Advertisers
This Policy does not cover third-party practices (e.g., Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft).
Technology Partners are bound only within the scope of agreed Kateri Services.
Third-party advertisers may use cookies/pixels for targeted ads.
Learn more and opt out:
4. Security
We implement reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee 100% protection. If you suspect a breach, contact us immediately (see Section 8: Contacting Us).
5. Choices & Access
Opt-Out of Marketing:
You may opt out of marketing emails/calls at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or emailing [email protected].
Administrative communications may still be sent.
Access/Correction of Information:
Contact us to review, correct, update, restrict, delete, or request portability of your Personal Information.
Requests may require identity verification.
Certain records may be retained for legal/transactional reasons.
6. Retention Period
We retain Personal Information based on:
Duration of customer relationship
Legal obligations
Business/legal considerations (e.g., litigation, investigations)
7. Additional Provisions
Minors: Services are not intended for individuals under 18.
Cross-Border Transfers: Data may be stored/processed outside your country, including in the U.S.
8. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Policy, contact us at:
Please do not include sensitive data (e.g., credit card information) in emails.