Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Welcome to AI Cactus Scanner. Protecting your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using our app.

1. Information We Collect

• Images: Photos you take or upload for cactus identification.
• Device Information: Non-personal technical data such as device model, operating system, and app version.
• Anonymous Analytics: Usage data (e.g., app usage frequency, crash logs) to help improve the app.
• Permissions: Camera and storage permissions — used only for capturing and saving photos as described in the app.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To analyze images and identify cactus species using AI models.
• To provide care recommendations, safety/toxicity notes, and species information.
• To improve app performance and AI accuracy through anonymized analytics.

3. Third-Party AI Services

Some image analysis may be performed using third-party AI providers (for example OpenAI or Google Gemini). Key points:

• Images sent to third-party services are transmitted securely (encrypted).
• Third-party providers process the images for identification and do not receive unnecessary personal data.
• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention & Storage

By default, images are used temporarily for analysis. If the app stores scan history locally, that history remains on your device unless you delete it. Anonymous analytics may be retained for a limited time to improve the service.

5. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure — some residual risk remains.

6. Your Choices & Rights

• Permission Control: You may deny or revoke camera/storage permissions at any time via your device settings. Note: some features will not work without these permissions.
• Delete Data: To remove local history, clear the app data or uninstall the app.
• No Account Required: The app does not require registration; therefore we collect minimal personal data.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Significant changes will be published via app updates; please check the “Last Updated” date for the latest version.

8. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact us via the in-app support or help section.

Thank you for using AI Cactus Scanner — helping you identify and care for cacti while respecting your privacy.