# Privacy Policy
**BioGuard AI**
**Last updated: April 20, 2026**
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## 1. Introduction
BioGuard AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application **BioGuard AI** (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Information You Provide
- **Photos:** Images you capture or upload for plant and insect identification. These are sent to our AI services for analysis and are not stored on our servers.
- **Garden data:** Plant names, watering schedules, and notes you save locally on your device.
### 2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- **Usage data:** App screens visited, features used, session duration, and interaction patterns — collected via Google Analytics for Firebase.
- **Crash reports:** Device model, OS version, app version, and crash stack traces — collected via Firebase Crashlytics to help us fix bugs.
- **Subscription status:** Purchase and subscription state managed through Adapty. We do not receive or store your payment card details.
### 2.3 Device Information
- Device type, operating system version, and language settings.
- **Advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS):** Used solely to measure app install attribution (via Adapty) and to improve analytics. We do **not** use your IDFA for ad targeting or share it with advertisers. You can deny or revoke this permission at any time in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Identify plants and insects via AI analysis | Service delivery |
| Improve app performance and fix crashes | Legitimate interest |
| Understand feature usage to improve the product | Legitimate interest |
| Manage subscriptions and in-app purchases | Contract |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
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## 4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy.
### Google Analytics for Firebase
Collects anonymized usage statistics to help us understand how the App is used.
- [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
### Firebase Crashlytics
Collects crash reports to help us identify and fix bugs.
- [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
### Adapty
Manages in-app subscriptions and purchase validation.
- [Adapty Privacy Policy](https://adapty.io/privacy/)
### OpenRouter (AI Analysis)
Your photos are sent to OpenRouter's API, which routes requests to AI models (including models such as Gemini and Grok) for plant and insect identification. Images are used solely for inference and are not stored by us.
- [OpenRouter Privacy Policy](https://openrouter.ai/privacy)
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## 5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only:
- With the third-party service providers listed above, to the extent necessary for app functionality.
- When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice.
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## 6. Data Retention
- **Photos:** Not stored on our servers. Processed transiently and discarded after analysis.
- **Local app data (garden, history):** Stored only on your device. Deleted when you uninstall the App.
- **Analytics and crash data:** Retained by Google for up to 14 months per their standard policy.
- **Subscription data:** Retained by Adapty per their data retention policy.
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## 7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your device settings.
- Withdraw consent for device tracking (iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking).
To submit a request, contact us at the email below.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
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## 9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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## 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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## 11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
**Email:** support@cembotech.com
**App:** BioGuard AI (com.cembo.bioguard)