Privacy Policy

Welcome to Edible Plant Identifier. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we may collect the following types of information:

• Images and Photo Data: When you use the app to identify a plant, you provide us with images. These images are sent to Google Gemini API for analysis.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your precise or approximate location to provide region-specific plant information and safety warnings.
• Purchase Information: We use RevenueCat and Apple to process in-app purchases and subscriptions. We do not store your credit card information directly.
• Usage Data: We may collect diagnostic data, such as app performance, crash logs, and usage patterns to improve the app experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide plant identification and educational content.
• To offer safety warnings based on your geographical location.
• To process your subscriptions and unlock premium features.
• To improve app functionality and troubleshoot technical issues.

3. Third-Party Services

We work with third-party service providers to power certain features. Each has its own privacy policy regarding your data:

• Google Gemini AI: For plant identification and recipe generation.
• RevenueCat: For managing subscriptions and entitlements.
• Apple App Store: For transaction processing and app distribution.

4. Data Retention

We do not store your identified images on our own servers. Images are processed in real-time. Any diagnostic data is kept only as long as necessary to improve the service.

5. Your Choices

You can manage your data sharing through your device settings:

• Disable Location Services for the app.
• Limit access to your Camera or Photo Library.
• Manage or cancel your subscriptions through your Apple ID settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is intended for educational purposes. 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.