Privacy Policy – Plant Identifier App

Contact Email: meurjeanpaulj6593@icloud.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Company/App Name] (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information about users of the Plant Identifier mobile application (the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information (if applicable): Name, email address, profile picture, and any other information you choose to provide.
Photos and Images: When you upload or capture plant photos for identification, the images are processed to generate plant recognition results. Images may be stored temporarily on our secure servers to complete the analysis.
Feedback & Support Requests: If you contact us via email or in-app feedback, we collect your contact details and message content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device model, operating system, unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: How you interact with the App (features used, time spent, crash logs).
Location Information (optional): If you enable location services, we may collect location data to provide more accurate plant identification based on regional flora.

2.3 Third-Party Data

If you use third-party login options (e.g., Apple Sign-In, Google), we may receive information you authorize from those services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Providing plant identification results and related recommendations.
Improving app functionality, accuracy, and user experience.
Processing payments for premium subscriptions (if applicable).
Sending important updates, service notifications, or promotional offers (only with your consent).
Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, and misuse.

Refund-Related Data Sharing

We may share limited anonymized information with Apple when a user requests a refund for an in-app purchase. This includes (but is not limited to) time since installation, usage duration, an anonymous account identifier, purchase consumption details, and transaction amounts, solely for the purpose of processing and verifying refund requests. No personally identifiable information is shared.

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent – when you grant permission for certain data collection (e.g., camera access, location services).
Contractual necessity – to provide services you request.
Legitimate interests – for analytics, security, and product improvement.
Legal obligations – where required by law.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

Service Providers: For cloud hosting, analytics, crash reporting, and payment processing.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

All service providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

6. Data Retention

Photos & Images: Stored only as long as needed for processing, then deleted or anonymized unless you save them to your account.
Account Information: Retained while your account is active and deleted within 30 days after closure.
Analytics Data: Stored in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request data portability.
Opt out of marketing communications.
File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at meurjeanpaulj6593@icloud.com.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encrypted data transfer (HTTPS/TLS).
Secure storage and access controls.
Regular security audits.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us for deletion.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services, such as:

Cloud Storage Providers (for image processing)
Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
Payment Processors (e.g., Apple In-App Purchases)

These services have their own privacy policies.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not offer the same level of data protection. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be notified in the App or via email before they take effect. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest version.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: meurjeanpaulj6593@icloud.com

Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry – Plant Identifier App