Privacy Policy
BotaLens: AI Plant Identifier
Last Updated: September 15, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how MBit Music (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and handles information in connection with the BotaLens: AI Plant Identifier mobile application (the “App”). By downloading or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully before use.
2. Information We Collect
BotaLens collects the following information to deliver AI plant identification, disease diagnosis, and personalized care guidance:
A. Camera Photos & Gallery Images
When you use the plant identifier, mushroom scanner, or disease diagnosis features, photos you capture or upload from your gallery are transmitted to our AI servers for identification and analysis. Photos are used only to generate the identification result and are not stored on our servers after the result is returned. We do not use your plant photos for any purpose other than producing the requested identification or diagnosis.
B. Location Data
The App uses your device’s precise and approximate location to determine your city and climate region. This is used exclusively to provide location-appropriate plant care suggestions, climate-aware watering advice, and locally relevant plant recommendations. Your location is used only within the active session to generate care guidance. We do not store your location on our servers, track your movements, or share your location with any third party.
C. My Plants Data — Local Storage Only
Plant profiles, custom spaces, personal notes, care schedules, photo galleries, and activity logs you create in the My Plants section are stored locally on your device only. This data is never uploaded to our servers or shared with any third party.
D. Identification History
Your scan history — including past plant identifications, mushroom scans, and disease diagnoses — is stored locally on your device. This history is not uploaded to our servers.
E. App Performance Analytics
We use Firebase Analytics and Google Analytics to understand how the App is used in aggregate — for example, which features are accessed most often and how the App performs across different devices. This data is anonymized and is not linked to your identity.
F. Advertising Identifier & Device Information
We use the Android Advertising ID along with general device information such as device model and operating system version to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and help our advertising partners detect and prevent fraudulent activity. This is not linked to personally identifying information.
3. Log Data
When an error occurs in the App, we may collect diagnostic information through third-party tools, referred to as Log Data. This may include your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, device name, operating system version, App configuration at the time of the error, the time and date of occurrence, and other related statistics. Log Data is used solely for debugging and improving App stability and is not linked to your identity.
4. Cookies
The App itself does not use cookies directly. However, some of our third-party advertising and analytics partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can review each partner’s practices through the privacy policy links in Section 5.
5. Third-Party SDKs Used in This App
BotaLens uses the following third-party services to deliver ads, measure performance, and support core functionality. Each provider operates under its own privacy policy, linked below:
• AdMob
• Pangle
• AppLovin
Note: this list reflects the SDKs currently integrated into BotaLens. If we add other partners in the future, this section will be updated before that change takes effect.
6. Permissions Used by This App
BotaLens requests the following Android permissions, each tied to a specific feature:
• Camera — Used to capture photos of plants, mushrooms, and diseased leaves for AI identification and disease diagnosis. Photos are transmitted to our AI servers for processing only and are not stored after the result is returned.
• Precise Location (GPS) — Used to determine your city and climate region to provide location-appropriate plant care suggestions and advice. Location is used within the active session only and is not stored, tracked, or shared.
• Approximate Location — Used for the same purpose as precise location on devices or in situations where GPS is unavailable.
• Post Notifications — Used to send plant care reminders (watering, fertilizing, pruning, repotting, misting) at the times you set. Notifications are only sent after you grant permission and can be disabled at any time from your device settings.
• Schedule Exact Alarm — Used to deliver your plant care reminders at the exact times you choose, ensuring reminders arrive precisely when scheduled.
• Internet & Network State — Used to transmit photos to our AI servers for identification, load Plant Blog articles, sync app content, and deliver advertising. Network state is checked before requests to prevent errors when offline.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through BotaLens for the following purposes:
• Delivering AI plant identification, mushroom identification, and disease diagnosis results
• Providing personalized, climate-aware plant care advice based on your location
• Sending plant care reminders and notifications at your chosen times
• Loading Plant Blog articles and app content
• Delivering and measuring advertising within the App
• Analyzing aggregate, anonymized App usage to improve features and performance
• Diagnosing technical issues and maintaining App stability
8. Service Providers
We may engage third-party companies and individuals to support delivery of the App and its features. These service providers have access to information only as necessary to perform tasks on our behalf and are not permitted to use or disclose it for any other purpose. Reasons we may engage service providers include:
• Delivering AI plant identification and disease diagnosis processing
• Delivering and measuring advertising within the App
• Analyzing App usage and performance
• Diagnosing technical issues and supporting App maintenance
9. Advertising
BotaLens is free to use and is supported by advertising delivered through Google AdMob and its mediation partners, including Pangle, Mintegral, AppLovin, Liftoff Monetize, and Meta. You can review or adjust your ad personalization settings at any time through Google’s Ad Settings page. Ad partners may use your advertising ID and general device data to serve relevant ads, governed by their own privacy policies linked in Section 5.
10. Photo & Location Data Statement
Photos: Plant, mushroom, and leaf photos you submit for identification are transmitted to our AI servers only to generate your identification or diagnosis result. Photos are not retained by us after the result is delivered, are not used to train AI models without separate disclosure, and are not shared with advertising partners. Location: Your location is used only to determine your climate region for care advice purposes. We do not store your location coordinates, build location history, or share location data with any third party including advertising partners.
11. How We Protect Your Information
• Plant photos are transmitted securely and not retained after processing.
• Location data is used in-session only and is not stored or tracked.
• My Plants data, scan history, and care schedules are stored locally on your device only.
• Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized; it is not linked back to you individually.
• We apply reasonable technical safeguards to protect information that passes through our systems, though no method of digital storage or transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (GDPR):
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data where applicable
• Ask us to restrict how your data is processed
• Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Object to processing carried out under legitimate interest
If you are located in California (CCPA):
• Ask us what categories of personal information we collect and why
• Request the personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months
• Opt out of the sale of personal information — note that we do not sell personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Exercise any of these rights without facing reduced service or a worse experience
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us using the details in Section 14. We will respond within 45 days of verifying your request, with a possible extension of a further 45 days for complex requests, with notice to you.
13. Children’s Privacy
BotaLens is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children in that age group. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can investigate and remove it promptly, consistent with COPPA and other applicable laws.
14. Data Retention
Plant photos submitted for identification are not retained by us after the result is returned. Location data is used in-session only and not stored. My Plants data, scan history, care schedules, and personal notes are stored locally on your device and remain there until you uninstall the App or clear its data. Log data collected for diagnostic purposes is kept only as long as necessary to resolve the relevant technical issue. Data processed by our analytics and advertising partners is retained according to each partner’s own retention policy, linked in Section 5.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as the App evolves or as legal requirements change. Any updates take effect as soon as they are posted on this page. Continuing to use the App after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us at:
MBit Music