At Plant-Analysis Pro ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our plant identification application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you use our Service, we may collect the following types of information:

• Images and Photos: Plant images you upload for identification purposes.
• User Preferences: Such as your USDA climate zone that you select to personalize recommendations.
• Search History: Information about plants you've previously identified.
• Device Information: Information about your device including IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Information: How you interact with our Service, including the features you use, time spent on the Service, and other similar information.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process and identify plants from images you upload
• Provide personalized plant care recommendations based on your climate zone
• Maintain a history of your plant identifications
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Prevent fraudulent activities and enhance security

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and other partners who help us provide the Service, such as cloud hosting providers and AI processing services (like Google Gemini API).
• Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If we're involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your consent or at your direction.

Data Retention

We store your plant identification history and preferences on your device using local storage. This information persists until you clear your browser data or uninstall the application. We may retain server logs and analytics data for a longer period for security and performance optimization purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your stored preferences within the application.
• Deletion: You can clear your identification history using the application's settings.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information 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.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@plant-analysis.com