Privacy Policy

Introduction

LeafyAI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and email address (when you contact us)
• Account information (if you create an account)
• Communication preferences
• Plant care notes and observations you choose to share

Plant Images and Data

When you use our plant identification features:

• Plant photos you take or upload for identification
• Plant species identification results
• Health assessment data
• Care history and tracking information
• Plant collection and garden data

Location Information

With your permission, we may collect:

• General location data for weather-based care recommendations
• Plant placement information (indoor/outdoor, room type)

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• App usage analytics and performance data
• Log files and error reports
• IP address and general geographic location

How We Use Your Information

Core App Functionality

• Provide plant identification services through Plant.ID API
• Generate health assessments and care recommendations using AI
• Maintain your personal plant garden and care history
• Send care reminders and notifications
• Provide weather-based care adjustments

Service Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features and performance
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Develop new features and services
• Conduct research to enhance plant care recommendations

Communication

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send important updates about the app
• Notify you about new features (with your consent)

Third-Party Services

Plant.ID API

We use Plant.ID for plant identification services. Plant images are processed through their secure API. Please review Plant.ID's privacy policy for information about their data handling practices.

Google Gemini AI

We use Google Gemini AI for health analysis and care recommendations. Data sent to Gemini is processed according to Google's AI services terms and privacy policies.

Analytics and Crash Reporting

We may use analytics services to understand app usage and improve performance. These services collect anonymized usage data and crash reports.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure API communications with third-party services
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Data backup and recovery procedures

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at privacy@leafyai.org.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View and update your personal information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your plant data
• Control notification preferences

Location Services

You can control location access through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit weather-based care recommendations.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and/or through the app. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@leafyai.org
• General inquiries: admin@leafyai.org
• Website: https://leafyai.org