PlantAI Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [05.06.2025]
Welcome to PlantAI ("PlantAI", "we", or "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our mobile application or related services ("Services").

If you do not agree with this Policy, please refrain from using the application.


1. Who We Are
PlantAI is operated by [PlantAI]. As the data controller, we determine how and why your personal information is collected and used.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact us at:
📩 developer@plantai.app


2. Information We Collect
a. Device Data

We collect:

IP address, device ID, model, operating system, language settings, browser type, and mobile network info.


Purpose: To provide personalized services, enhance security, and improve app performance.
Necessity: Essential for core functions and fraud prevention.

b. Optional Permissions (with your consent)

Photos: To identify plants and diagnose diseases through image analysis.


Camera: To capture plant photos for identification.


Location: To provide weather data and location-specific plant care advice.


Storage: To save plant images and identification history.


Each of these is optional, and you can manage permissions through your device settings.

c. Plant Data and Content

We collect your:

Plant photos, identification history, saved plants, and care preferences.


Purpose: To enable plant identification, disease diagnosis, and personalized care recommendations.
Necessity: Essential for the core functionality of PlantAI.


3. How We Use Your Data
To provide plant identification and disease diagnosis services.


To calculate watering needs and care recommendations.


To power our AI botanist chat feature.


For improving our machine learning models.


For customer support and app improvements.


For analytics and debugging purposes.



4. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:

Access your personal data.


Request correction or deletion.


Object to data usage (e.g., marketing or profiling).


Restrict certain processing.


Withdraw consent at any time.


File a complaint with your national data protection authority.


To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
📩 support@plantai.app


5. Data Sharing & Storage
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:

Service Providers (e.g., cloud hosting, AI processing)


Legal Authorities when required by law


OpenAI (for ChatGPT botanist feature - anonymized)


Weather service providers (for location-based features)


Data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure. Some data may be processed outside your country.


6. Data Security
We use encryption, authentication, and access controls to protect your data. Plant images are processed securely and deleted after identification unless you choose to save them.


7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

Account deletion is available anytime in the app:
Settings > Account > Delete Account
Data will be permanently deleted within 7 days.


8. Children's Privacy
PlantAI is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If a child has used the app without parental consent, please contact us to remove the account.


9. International Transfers
By using PlantAI, you consent to your data being processed globally, including in countries with different data protection standards.

We ensure that international transfers are made with appropriate safeguards in line with GDPR and similar regulations.


10. Regional Privacy Rights
a. GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may access, modify, delete, or restrict your data usage by contacting us.

b. CCPA & CPRA (California)

California users have the right to:

Know what personal data is collected and why.


Access or delete personal data.


Opt out of certain uses (like behavioral advertising).


Not be discriminated against for exercising rights.


To make a California-specific request, contact:
📩 support@plantai.app

c. VCDPA (Virginia)

Virginia residents can:

Access and delete personal data


Correct inaccuracies


Opt out of targeted advertising or profiling


Request an appeal if their rights are denied



11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. You'll be notified of any material changes within the app or via email.


12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights:

📩 support@plantai.app