Vet Konect Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

By accessing or using Vet Konect, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. We process your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and industry best practices to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you or your animals, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and location data to connect you with relevant veterinary professionals.
• Professional Information: For veterinarians and para-professionals, professional certifications, clinic details, licensing information, and registration numbers.
• Animal & Farm Data: Species, breed, age, medical history, vaccination records, production data, and nutritional requirements entered into our tools.
• Technical Information: Device type, operating system, IP address, and system logs collected automatically when you access our services.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

• Service Facilitation: To connect pet owners and livestock farmers with licensed veterinary professionals and verified vendors.
• Tool Functionality: To power features such as the Feed Calculator and Disease Predictor based on user-provided inputs.
• Communication: To send appointment reminders, notifications, updates, and essential alerts related to animal health and platform usage.
• Safety & Verification: To verify professional credentials and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity on the platform.

4. Data Processing & Sharing

• Secure Storage: All data is stored securely and accessible only to authorized personnel with legitimate operational need.
• No Sale of Data: Vet Konect does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
• Limited Sharing: Information is shared only with veterinary professionals or vendors you explicitly choose to engage with.
• Anonymized Analytics: We may use aggregated, anonymized data for statistical research and improvement of animal health services across regions.

5. Artificial Intelligence & Learning Models

Vet Konect utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance livestock productivity and pet care outcomes.

• Functionality: AI-powered tools such as the Disease Predictor and Feed Calculator analyze patterns in the data you provide.
• Data Usage: Animal health and farm data may be processed to generate recommendations and predictions.
• Continuous Improvement: Our systems may learn from anonymized datasets to identify disease trends and optimize nutritional recommendations, contributing to improved early warning systems.

6. Cookies & Local Storage

Vet Konect values transparency in digital privacy practices.

• No Cross-Site Tracking: We do not use cookies to track your browsing behavior across external websites or to serve third-party targeted advertisements.
• Local Storage: Secure local storage may be used solely to maintain login sessions and user preferences so that you do not need to re-enter credentials upon each visit.

7. Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection regulations, you may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your personal data. For privacy-related inquiries, users may contact Vet Konect through official support channels provided on the platform.