Privacy Policy

1Introduction

Welcome to Garden AI ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI plant scanner mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

2Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information to provide our services:

• ✓Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• ✓Usage Data: App features used, time spent, crash reports
• ✓Location Data: Approximate location (only if you grant permission) to suggest region-specific plants

2.2 Plant Photos

When you scan a plant, we temporarily process your photo to identify the species. Photos are not permanently stored on our servers unless you explicitly save them to your personal plant collection within the app.

2.3 Account Information (Optional)

If you create an account, we collect: email address, username, and profile preferences. Account creation is optional and not required to use basic plant identification features.

3How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• •Plant Identification: Processing photos with AI to identify plant species
• •Personalization: Providing customized care reminders and recommendations
• •App Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features
• •Communication: Sending push notifications for watering reminders (if enabled)
• •Security: Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse

5Data Retention

6Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

7Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• 🔒Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• 🔒Encryption at rest for stored data
• 🔒Regular security audits
• 🔒Limited employee access to personal data

8Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, for material changes, by sending a notification through the App.