Privacy Policy for GreenJournal

Effective Date: December 29, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to GreenJournal ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application GreenJournal (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Plant information: names, notes, care details, photos

• Journal entries: notes and observations about your plants

• Watering logs: timestamps, amounts, and notes

• App preferences: settings and customizations

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information: device type, operating system version

• App usage data: features used, crash reports (if any)

• In-App Purchase information: processed through Google Play Store/Apple App Store

2.3 Permissions We Request

• Storage/Photos: To save and access plant photos you choose to add

• No other sensitive permissions: We do not access your contacts, location, or other personal data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide core app functionality (storing your plant data locally)

• Process in-app purchases and donations

• Improve app performance and fix bugs

• Respond to your support requests

Important: All your plant data, photos, and journal entries are stored locally on your device. We do not have access to this data, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• All plant data, photos, and journal entries are stored locally on your device using secure local storage

• Your data remains on your device and is not synced to any cloud service or our servers

4.2 Data Security

• We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your local data

• However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device

4.3 Data Deletion

• You can delete individual plants or all data at any time through the app settings

• Deleting the app will remove all locally stored data from your device

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Play Store / Apple App Store

• In-app purchases are processed through Google Play Store or Apple App Store

• Payment information is handled by these platforms according to their privacy policies

• We do not collect or store your payment information

5.2 No Third-Party Analytics or Advertising

• We do not use third-party analytics services

• We do not display advertisements

• We do not share your data with advertisers or marketing companies

6. Children's Privacy

GreenJournal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data (all data is stored locally on your device)

• Delete your data at any time through the app settings

• Request information about data we may have collected

• Contact us with privacy-related questions

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:Email: greenjournal-support@gmail.comWe will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Consent

By using GreenJournal, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.Last Updated: December 29, 2024