Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the Plant Detector service (referred to as "the Service", "we", "us", or "our"), including:

• Our website at https://plantdetector.com
• Our mobile applications available on Google Play Store and other platforms
• Any web content displayed within our mobile applications

The Service is a gardening application designed to help users plan, track, and optimize their gardening activities. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and password. You may also sign in using Google Sign-In, in which case we access your public Google profile (name, email address, and profile picture) to create and manage your account. For Pro subscribers, we may collect payment information (processed by a third-party payment processor).

1.2. Location Data

With your consent, we may collect precise location data (latitude and longitude) to provide weather-based gardening recommendations and alerts. This data is optional but enhances the accuracy of our services.

1.3. User-Generated Content

You may choose to submit content such as garden snapshots, plant identification results, and gardening logs. We collect this content to provide the Service and for community sharing features.

User Responsibility: By uploading content, you agree that:

• You have the right to share the content
• The content does not contain illegal, sensitive, private, or inappropriate material
• You assume all responsibility for the content you provide

We do not routinely monitor or review uploaded content but may do so for support, moderation, or legal compliance purposes. We are not responsible for content submitted by users.

1.4. Usage Data

We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Service, such as IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Service.

1.5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Local Storage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and for security purposes. We may also store data locally in your browser or device (such as user preferences, session data, and cached content) to improve performance and user experience. This locally stored data is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for the Service.

1.6. Camera and Photo Data

When you use our plant identification feature, you may grant camera access or upload photos from your device. These images are processed by our AI system to identify plants and provide gardening information. We do not use your photos for any purpose other than providing the Service unless you explicitly opt-in to community sharing features. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to share any images you upload.

1.7. WebView and Embedded Web Content

Our mobile application may display web content from our website (https://plantdetector.com) within the app using WebView technology. When viewing this content, the same data practices described in this Privacy Policy apply. No additional data is collected beyond what is already disclosed in this policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1. To Provide and Maintain the Service

We use your information to operate the Service, process transactions, send administrative notifications, and provide customer support.

2.2. To Improve the Service

We analyze usage data to understand how users interact with the Service and to improve its features and functionality.

2.3. To Provide Personalized Recommendations

Using your location data and gardening activities, we provide tailored gardening advice, such as watering schedules and planting recommendations.

2.4. For Community Features

If you choose to participate in community sharing, we may display your user-generated content (e.g., garden snapshots) to other users, along with your username.

2.5. To Communicate with You

We may send you service-related notifications, updates, and promotional messages (which you can opt out of).

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1. Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing: For users who subscribe through our website, we use third-party payment processors. For users who subscribe through the Google Play Store, payment information is collected and processed by Google according to Google Play's privacy policy. We do not directly collect or store payment information for Google Play purchases.
• Weather data providers: We use third-party weather APIs to obtain weather information for your location
• Analytics and Performance: We may use Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized usage data (e.g., app performance, user engagement, crash reports) to improve the Service. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy and Firebase Privacy
• AI/ML Services: Plant identification uses AI processing services to analyze uploaded images and provide plant identification results

3.2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

3.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

3.4. Platform-Specific Data Sharing

When you access the Service through the Google Play Store, certain data is shared with Google in accordance with their terms and privacy policies:

• Subscription status and purchase history (managed by Google Play Billing)
• App installation and usage data (for analytics and security)
• Crash reports and diagnostic information (if you opt in)

Please review Google Play's Privacy Policy for more information on how Google processes this data.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

5.1. Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

5.2. Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.

5.3. Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.

5.4. Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

5.5. Objection and Restriction

You can object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@plantdetector.com.

5.6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. Upon deletion, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws different from your own. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@plantdetector.com

10. Legal Compliance and Acceptable Use

You may not use our Service for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. For detailed acceptable use guidelines, please refer to our Terms of Service.

11. Platform Policies

When you access the Service through the Google Play Store, you are also subject to:

• Google Play Terms of Service: https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

These policies govern your relationship with Google for app distribution, billing, and account management.