Privacy Policy for PlantaYo

Introduction

PlantaYo ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Plant ID mobile application and website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.

By using PlantaYo, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

Camera Permission

The App requires access to your device's camera to:

• Take photos of plants for identification
• Scan plant diseases and pests
• Capture plant images for your personal garden collection
• Upload images to the community forum

We do not:

• Store photos on our servers without your explicit consent
• Share your photos with third parties (except as noted in this policy)
• Use your photos for any purpose other than plant identification and community features

Geolocation Permission

The App may request access to your location to:

• Provide location-based plant care recommendations
• Show local plant nurseries and garden centers
• Adjust care schedules based on your climate zone
• Provide region-specific plant identification prompts

Note: Location permission is optional. The app will function without it, but some features may be limited.

Forum and Community Features

When using our community forum, we collect:

• Posts and comments you publish
• Images you upload to the forum
• Username and profile information
• Interaction data (likes, shares, follows)

All forum content is moderated by administrators to ensure compliance with our community guidelines.

Affiliate Advertising

PlantaYo may display affiliate advertisements for:

• Plant care products and tools
• Garden supplies and equipment
• Plant nursery services
• Related gardening resources

When you purchase through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote products we believe are valuable to our users.

Data Storage

Local Storage

• Plant photos are stored locally on your device
• Identification history is cached on your device
• Care reminders are stored on your device

Cloud Storage (Firebase)

If you create an account, we may store:

• Your plant identification history
• Saved plants and care schedules
• User preferences and settings
• Forum posts and profile information
• Anonymous usage analytics

We use Firebase (Google) for:

• User authentication
• Cloud data storage
• App analytics
• Crash reporting

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted communication (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure Firebase authentication
• No storage of sensitive personal information
• Regular security updates
• Forum content moderation by administrators

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Forum Moderation

Our community forum is moderated by administrators who:

• Review posts for compliance with community guidelines
• Remove inappropriate content
• Enforce user conduct policies
• Respond to user reports and concerns

By posting in our forum, you agree that your content may be reviewed and moderated by our administrators.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics
• Export your data
• Delete your forum posts and account

Data Deletion

You can delete your data at any time:

• Local data: Uninstall the app or clear app data in device settings
• Cloud data: Contact us at admin@jagoappltd.com to delete your account and all associated data
• Forum content: Delete your posts individually or request account deletion

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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