Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 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.

Data Controller Information

Plant Scan is operated by Core Digital Apps (sole proprietorship). For privacy-related inquiries:

Core Digital Apps is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this app.

Guest Mode vs Account

Plant Scan can be used in two ways:

Guest Mode (No Account Required)

You can use the app without creating an account. In guest mode:

Account Creation (Optional)

Creating an account is optional and provides these additional benefits:

Information We Collect

For Guest Users (No Account)

When using the app without an account, we collect minimal information:

For Account Users (Optional)

If you choose to create an account, we collect:

Plant Identification Data

When you use our plant identification features, we collect:

Technical and Diagnostic Data

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

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

User Preferences and Settings

We collect and store your app preferences:

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

Device-Level Data Storage (Primary)

Plant Scan uses an offline-first architecture. ALL users (guest and account) have their data stored locally on their device:

For account users, this local data is additionally synced to the cloud as a backup. The local database is always the primary source of truth.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and other regions with data protection laws, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or contacting us.

How We Use Your Information

For Guest Users

We use device-level data to:

For Account Users

In addition to the above, we use your account information to:

Data Sharing and Marketing

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

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:

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Plant.id API

Payment Processing

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Data Portability and Export

You can export your data at any time:

Data Retention and Deletion

Guest Users

As a guest user, all your data is stored only on your device:

Account Users - Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time:

When you delete your account:

Please note:

Data Retention Periods

We retain your data for the following periods:

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 at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

Consent

By using Plant Scan, you:

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