Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Plant Scan - AI Identifier ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our plant identification application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Account creation date
• Subscription status

Plant Identification Data

When you use our plant identification features, we collect:

• Photos you upload or capture
• Identification results and history
• Favorite plants you save
• Usage statistics (number of identifications)

Technical and Diagnostic Data

To improve service quality and fix issues, we may collect:

• Error logs and crash reports
• Device type and operating system
• App version and usage patterns

This data is used solely for troubleshooting and improving the app experience.

User Preferences and Settings

We collect and store your app preferences:

• Theme preference (light mode or dark mode)
• Language and regional settings
• Notification preferences
• Display and accessibility settings

These preferences are stored to provide a seamless experience across devices.

Local Device Storage

Some data is stored locally on your device for quick access and offline viewing:

• Identification history
• Favorite plants
• App preferences and settings

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide plant identification services
• Maintain your account and preferences
• Process subscription payments
• Track usage limits and entitlements
• Improve our services and user experience
• Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Sync your preferences across devices
• Send important service updates

Data Sharing and Marketing

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information:

• We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties
• We do NOT share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
• We do NOT use your information for advertising or promotional campaigns
• Your email address is used only for account-related communications

We only share data with essential service providers (Plant.id for identification, Apple/Google for payments) to deliver the core functionality of the app.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption:

• Account data is stored on secure cloud servers
• All data transfers are encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Photos are processed securely and not stored permanently unless saved by you

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Plant.id API

• Used for plant identification
• Photos are sent to their API for processing
• Subject to Plant.id's privacy policy

Payment Processing

• Apple App Store (iOS) for subscription management
• Google Play Store (Android) for subscription management
• Subject to Apple's and Google's respective privacy policies

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data in a portable format

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Account information is permanently deleted within 30 days
• All identification history is permanently deleted
• Saved favorite plants are permanently deleted
• Theme preferences and settings are permanently deleted
• Subscription records may be retained for legal and accounting requirements

Local data stored on your device remains until you uninstall the app.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification
• Sending an email (for registered users)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

• Email: support@coredigitalapps.com
• Subject line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry"

Consent and Account Creation

By creating an account and using Plant Scan, you:

• Consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms
• Acknowledge that an account is required to use the service
• Agree to provide accurate registration information
• Accept that your data will be processed as described in this policy