Effective Date: 12-04-2026
## 1. Introduction
Welcome to PlantSpots. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the PlantSpots mobile application.
By using PlantSpots, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### a. Information You Provide
- Account information (such as email, username)
- Profile details (bio, profile picture, public/private settings)
- Content you create (plants, photos, comments, messages)
- Event participation and interactions
- Messages sent via chat
### b. Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, OS version)
- App usage data (features used, interactions)
- Log data (for debugging and performance)
### c. User-Generated Content Visibility
- Public plants and profiles may be visible to other users
- Private profiles and content are only visible to authorized users
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## 3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain the app
- Enable social features (friends, chats, likes)
- Allow content sharing and discovery
- Improve performance and user experience
- Prevent abuse and ensure security
- Process in-app purchases (premium features)
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## 4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using cloud services (e.g., Firebase).
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## 5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data only:
- With service providers (e.g., hosting, authentication)
- If required by law
- To protect users or the app from abuse
Public content may be visible to other users.
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## 6. In-App Purchases
PlantSpots offers optional premium features via in-app purchases.
Payments are processed by Apple. We do not store your payment details.
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## 7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (including EU/EEA), you have rights to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Restrict or object to processing
To request deletion, contact us at: office@hgmobileapps.top
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## 8. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account exists.
If you delete your account, your data will be removed within a reasonable timeframe.
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## 9. Children’s Privacy
PlantSpots is not intended for children under 13 (or applicable minimum age in your country).
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
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## 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted within the app.
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## 11. Contact
If you have questions, contact us at:
office@hgmobileapps.top