Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

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Welcome to AI Plant Scanner. Your privacy and data security are important to us. This policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and your choices when using the app.

1. Information We Collect

Our app may collect and process the following data to provide plant identification features:

• Plant Images: Photos you take or upload for identification purposes.
• Device Information: Basic technical data such as device model, OS version, and app version for compatibility and debugging.
• Anonymous Usage Data: Non-identifiable analytics data (e.g., usage frequency, crash logs, and performance stats).
• Permissions: Camera and storage permissions are only used for the functions described and requested explicitly by your device system.

2. How We Use the Data

• To analyze images and identify plant species using AI models.
• To display information, facts, and basic recommendations about identified plants.
• To improve AI accuracy and app stability through anonymous analytics.
• To fix bugs and provide relevant updates.

3. Third-Party Processing

Some image analyses may be processed using third-party AI services (e.g., OpenAI or Google Gemini). Key details:

• Images sent to third-party AI providers are transmitted securely (via encrypted connections).
• We do not sell or rent user data to third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
• Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more details about their data handling practices.

4. Data Storage & Retention

By default, images are only used temporarily for analysis. Anonymous analytics may be stored for a limited period to improve service quality. If the app offers local history, this data remains on your device unless you delete it.

5. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, modification, or deletion. However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and some residual risks may remain.

6. User Rights & Choices

• Permission Control: You can deny or revoke camera/storage permissions through device settings.
• Data Deletion: You can delete your local data by clearing history (if available) or uninstalling the app.
• Analytics Privacy: If the app includes an opt-out option for anonymous analytics, it will be shown in the app settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant updates will be announced via app updates or release notes. Please check the "Last Updated" date for the latest version.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy, please contact us via the help menu within the app.

Thank you for using AI Plant Scanner. We are committed to protecting your privacy and improving your experience.

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