Last Updated: 21 October 2025
Welcome to Crop (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the crop advertisement platform available at https://crop.co.zw. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our agricultural marketplace platform.
By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
When you create an account or post advertisements, we collect:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (WhatsApp)
Account Information: WordPress user account details
Advertisement Details: Crop information, quantities, prices, locations
Communication Data: Messages and interactions on the platform
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse platform usage
Crop advertisements with pricing and location information
Contact details shared in public advertisements
User interactions and matches
We use the collected information for:
Platform Operation: Facilitating crop buying and selling transactions
User Matching: Connecting buyers and sellers based on their requirements
Communication: Sending platform notifications and match alerts
Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and providing assistance
Platform Improvement: Analysing usage patterns to enhance user experience
Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorised access
Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms
The following information is visible to other platform users:
Crop names and quantities
Pricing information (in matches)
Location/place
Contact phone number (for WhatsApp communication)
Advertisement timestamps
We may share information with:
Other Users: As necessary for transaction facilitation
Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in platform operation
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
User data is stored on secure servers
Advertisement data is retained while active and for a reasonable period thereafter
Users can request deletion of their accounts and associated data
Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
Secure database storage
Regular security updates
Access controls and authentication
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Opt-out of non-essential communications
Control cookie preferences through your browser
Our platform includes WhatsApp integration for communication. Please review WhatsApp’s privacy policy for their data practices.
We use WordPress for user management. Their privacy practices apply to account-related data.
We retain your information for as long as:
Your account remains active
Necessary to provide our services
Required to comply with legal obligations
Needed to resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Data is primarily processed and stored in Zimbabwe. By using our platform, you consent to this processing.
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Email: admin@crop.co.zw
Website: https://crop.co.zw
By using crop.co.zw, you consent to:
The collection and use of your information as described
The public display of your advertisement information
Communication through the provided contact methods
Crop information and pricing is shared to facilitate transactions
Location data helps connect local buyers and sellers
Contact information enables direct communication
We facilitate connections but don’t mediate transactions
Users are responsible for their business interactions
We recommend verifying counterparties before transactions
This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while supporting the agricultural community in Zimbabwe. We are committed to protecting your privacy while enabling efficient crop trading.
