GrainGenius is operated by OptimalAI ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the GrainGenius application and website (graingeniusapp.com).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information to provide our service:
- Account information: Name, email address, and password (hashed)
- Farm data: Farm locations, field names, acreage, and crop types
- Marketing positions: Contracts, delivery records, and marketing plans you enter
- Crop information: Yields, insurance coverage levels, and production data
- Usage data: How you interact with the app (pages visited, features used)
- Device information: Device type, operating system, and browser type
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the GrainGenius service
- Generate sell signal alerts and score calculations
- Display local elevator bids relevant to your area
- Send notifications and alerts you've opted into
- Improve our algorithms, features, and user experience
- Respond to support requests and communicate updates
3. What We Do NOT Do
- We do not sell your personal data. Ever.
- We do not share your information with third parties for their marketing purposes
- We do not share your farm data, positions, or crop information with other users, grain buyers, or elevators
- We do not use your data for advertising or ad targeting
4. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on a dedicated server hosted by Hetzner in Germany. We use industry-standard security practices including:
- Encryption at rest for stored data
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
- Hashed and salted passwords (never stored in plain text)
- Regular security updates and monitoring
5. Cookies & Local Storage
GrainGenius uses:
- Authentication tokens: Stored in local storage to keep you signed in
- Preferences: Your display settings and selected locations stored locally
- We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate GrainGenius. No personally identifiable information (PII) is shared with these services:
- Barchart: Futures price data for corn and soybeans
- Open-Meteo: Weather forecasts and historical weather data
- Brave Search: Agricultural news aggregation
These services receive only commodity symbols, geographic coordinates, or search queries — never your name, email, or farm-specific data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data — request a copy of all information we have about you
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Opt out of non-essential communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at tim@graingeniusapp.com.
8. Children's Privacy
GrainGenius is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date. Your continued use of GrainGenius after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
OptimalAI
Email: tim@graingeniusapp.com
Website: graingeniusapp.com