# Privacy Policy for Planty
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
At Planty ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Planty (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.
## 1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with a high-quality plant identification and care experience. This includes:
### A. Photo and Camera Data
To use our plant identification and disease diagnosis features, you must grant the App permission to access your device’s camera and photo library.
- We upload the captured plant images to our third-party AI processing partners (such as OpenAI and Google Gemini) to identify the plant species and diagnose diseases.
- We do not store your personal photos on our own servers, and we do not use your photos for advertising or marketing purposes.
### B. Device and Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you access the App:
- **Device Information:** Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and language settings.
- **Usage Data:** Diagnostic logs, screen views, and app interactions (tracked via Firebase Analytics) to monitor and improve App performance.
### C. Location Data
Our Light Meter and Plant distribution features may request access to your approximate location.
- Location data is processed locally on your device to determine local sun light angles and regional plant distributions.
- This information is not linked to your identity or stored on our servers.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionalities.
- Process plant scans, disease diagnoses, and smart care calculations.
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- Respond to support requests and resolve technical bugs.
## 3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information in the following circumstances:
- **Third-Party AI Service Providers:** We send plant images and questionnaire answers to OpenAI and Google Gemini APIs to generate identification and care instructions. These providers are bound by strict privacy rules and process data solely to fulfill our requests.
- **Analytics Providers:** We use Firebase Analytics (Google) to gather anonymized usage statistics.
- **Legal Compliance:** We may disclose data if required by law, subpoena, or government request to protect safety and rights.
## 4. Children’s Privacy
Our App is not intended for use by 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 data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
## 5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
## 6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:
- **Email:** phuctran.devpro@gmail.com