Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

renera is an initiative that promotes Brazilian biological solutions and connects the bioinputs value chain to global markets. renera acts as the controller of the personal data collected through this website. If you have any questions about this policy or about how we handle your data, you can reach us at [email protected].

2. Information we collect

We collect the following personal data through this website:

• Contact and enquiry data. When you use our contact form, we collect your first and last name, email address, company or institution (optional), the subject you select, and the content of your message.
• CropData access requests. When you request access to CropData, we collect your first and last name, email address, company or institution (optional), and any details you include in your message, so we can evaluate and respond to your request.
• Technical data. Like most websites, our hosting and infrastructure providers automatically process limited technical information — such as IP address, browser type and access timestamps — for security, load balancing and to keep the service running reliably.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin, health, or political opinions) through this website, and we ask that you do not submit such information through our forms.

3. How we use your information

We use the personal data described above to:

• respond to your messages, questions and requests;
• evaluate and manage requests for access to CropData and related resources;
• communicate with you about the topics you have contacted us about;
• operate, secure, maintain and improve this website; and
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal bases for processing

Under the LGPD, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent, when you voluntarily submit information through our forms; the performance of, or preliminary steps toward, a request or relationship you initiate with us; our legitimate interests in operating and securing the website; and compliance with legal obligations where applicable.

5. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only as necessary and with appropriate safeguards, namely with:

• Service providers that help us operate the website and communicate with you. This website is hosted on Vercel, and contact and request messages are delivered through the Resend email service. These providers process data on our behalf under their own terms and security commitments.
• Partner organizations supporting the renera initiative, only where necessary to respond to a request you have made and consistent with the purpose for which you provided the data.
• Authorities, when required to comply with a legal obligation, regulation or valid legal request.

6. International data transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process data on servers located outside Brazil. When personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure it continues to be protected in line with the LGPD and this policy.

7. Cookies and analytics

This website uses only the cookies and similar technologies necessary for it to function and to remember basic preferences, such as your selected language. If we introduce analytics or non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

8. Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy — for example, to respond to and follow up on your enquiry or access request — and to comply with our legal obligations. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

9. Data security

We adopt technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration or disclosure. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we work to safeguard your information and to limit access to those who need it.

10. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to request: confirmation that we process your data and access to it; correction of incomplete, inaccurate or outdated data; anonymization, blocking or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data; portability of your data; information about the entities with which we have shared your data; and to withdraw your consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).

11. Children’s privacy

This website is intended for a professional audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions, requests or concerns about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].