Privacy Policy for - Plantify
Privacy Policy for AI Plantify
Last Updated: 29-OCT-2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to AI Plantify ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI Plantify mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
Account Information: When you sign up using Google Sign-in, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture
User Preferences: Your app settings, theme preferences, and notification preferences
2.2 Garden and Plant Data
Plant Information: Photos of plants, identification results, plant care notes
Garden Layout: Your virtual garden organization, plant placements
Care Schedules: Watering, fertilizing, and maintenance reminders you create
Growth Tracking: Plant progress photos and notes
2.3 AI Chat Data
Conversation History: Your questions and our AI's responses about plant care
Learning Patterns: Chat interactions used to improve future responses
User Preferences: Topics you frequently ask about for personalized service
2.4 Technical Information
Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: Features you use, time spent in app, frequency of use
Crash Reports: Error logs and performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 To Provide Core Services
Plant Identification: Process and analyze your plant photos
AI Chat: Generate personalized plant care advice using your chat history
Garden Management: Store and organize your garden data
Reminders: Send timely plant care notifications
3.2 To Improve Our Services
Firebase Analytics: Understand how users interact with our app to improve features
Remote Config: Dynamically update app behavior and test new features
AI Training: Use anonymized chat data to improve our AI models
3.3 For Communication
Notifications: Send plant care reminders and app updates
Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
4.2 Service Providers
We share information with:
Google Firebase: For analytics, crash reporting, and authentication
Cloud Services: For secure data storage and processing
AI Service Providers: For plant identification and chat functionality
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
Protect our rights and safety
Prevent fraud or security issues
Comply with legal processes
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Data Retention
Account Data: Stored until you delete your account
Garden Data: Maintained as long as you use the service
Chat History: Retained to improve AI responses
You can request data deletion at any time
5.2 Security Measures
Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data
Secure Authentication: Google Sign-in for secure access
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Control
View Your Data: Access your garden information and chat history
Delete Data: Remove specific plants, chats, or your entire account
Export Data: Request a copy of your garden data
6.2 Communication Preferences
Push Notifications: Control reminder notifications in device settings
Marketing Communications: We do not send marketing emails
6.3 Account Management
Delete Account: Permanent deletion of all your data
Google Permissions: Manage app access through Google account settings
7. AI and Machine Learning
7.1 Chat Learning
Our AI learns from anonymized chat patterns to improve responses
Your specific chat history is used to provide personalized advice
You can clear chat history at any time
7.2 Plant Identification
Plant photos are processed to identify species and provide care information
Images may be used to improve our identification algorithms
You can delete plant photos from your account
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Google Services
Google Sign-In: Secure authentication
Firebase: Analytics, crash reporting, and cloud storage
Compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy
8.2 Plant Databases
We may use third-party plant databases to enhance identification accuracy and care information.
9. Children's Privacy
AI Plantify is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect:
New features or services
Legal requirements
User feedback
We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email.
12. Your Consent
By using AI Plantify, you consent to:
The collection and use of your information as described
The processing of your plant photos for identification
The use of your chat data for AI improvement
Receiving plant care notifications
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: sami.ios798@gmail.com
14. Data Protection Officer
For privacy-specific concerns, contact our Data Protection Officer at: sami.ios798@gmail.com