Effective Date: October 6, 2025

MĀLA MATCH PRIVACY POLICY

Māla Match (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by Waiʻōmaʻo Momona LLC, a Hawaiʻi-based limited liability company.

We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://malamatch.com or use our platform to connect farmers and landowners.

By using Māla Match, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to facilitate connections between users and to improve the Māla Match platform. The types of data we collect include:

A. Information You Provide

  • Account details: name, email address, phone number, and password
  • Profile information: role (Farmer or Landowner), farm or land details, lease preferences, and any descriptions or uploads you share
  • Payment details: billing information for subscription or service fees (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Communications: messages you send through contact forms, applications, or email correspondence

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs
  • Cookies: small text files used to enhance user experience, track usage, and remember preferences
  • Analytics data: site traffic and engagement metrics (via tools like Google Analytics). You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Facilitate matches between Farmers and Landowners
  • Process payments and subscription fees
  • Communicate with you about listings, updates, and support
  • Improve and personalize your experience on Māla Match
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms & Conditions and applicable laws

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We only share information as needed to operate Māla Match:

  • With other users: limited information (like your name, farm/land listing details, and messages) is shared when you engage in applications or lease agreements
  • With service providers: such as payment processors, hosting companies, and analytics partners — only to the extent necessary to provide services
  • When required by law: we may disclose information if legally obligated or necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Waiʻōmaʻo Momona LLC, our users, or others

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
These include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
  • Secure third-party payment processing
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. You acknowledge and accept this risk when using the Platform.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your account and provide services;
  • Comply with legal obligations; or
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

You may delete your account or request account deletion or data removal by emailing info@malamatch.com.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Access or update your account information at any time;
  • Opt out of promotional emails by following “unsubscribe” links;
  • Request data deletion or a copy of your personal data (as permitted by law).

If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you may have additional rights under the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to request that we do not sell or share your data.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Māla Match may include links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Docusign, Stripe, or Google Forms).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Māla Match is not intended for individuals under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately for removal.

9. Changes to This Policy

Waiʻōmaʻo Momona LLC reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
We will post updates on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Continued use of Māla Match after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to privacy, please contact:

info@malamatch.com