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🌿 PLANTAWARE — Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Thank you for using PlantAware (“the App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use PlantAware.

By using the App, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect 1.1 Photos You Provide

The App allows you to take or upload images of plants. These photos are used solely for plant identification, disease detection, and analysis.

We do not:

Collect photos without your permission

Access your photo library without your action

Sell, rent, or share your photos with third parties

We may temporarily transmit photos to:

Rork AI Toolkit (rork.com) for plant analysis All processing is performed securely and only for the purpose of generating results.

We do not store your photos on our servers.

1.2 Device Permissions

The App may request access to:

Camera — to capture plant images

Photo library — to upload existing photos

Microphone — only if required by the OS for camera operation (not used for audio recording)

Internet — to send photos to the AI engine and receive results

Permissions are used exclusively for app functionality and can be revoked at any time in system settings.

1.3 Subscription & Purchase Information

If you subscribe to PlantAware Premium:

Apple App Store

Google Play Store

process your payment information. We do not collect or store credit card numbers.

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions. RevenueCat receives:

Anonymous app user ID

Product purchased

Purchase status (active, expired, canceled)

Region/currency

RevenueCat does not receive photos or personal identity data.

1.4 Usage Data (Anonymous)

We may collect anonymous usage information such as:

App interactions

Features used

Crash logs

Device type

OS version

This helps improve performance and features.

No personal data or identity tracking occurs.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Identify plants

Diagnose plant diseases

Provide plant care instructions

Improve app features

Manage subscriptions

Fix bugs and improve stability

Personalize the user experience

We do not sell your data.

  1. Data Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted service providers:

3.1 Rork AI Toolkit (Plant Analysis)

Your plant photos are securely transmitted to the AI engine only for analysis.

3.2 RevenueCat (Subscription Handling)

RevenueCat receives only anonymous subscriber data needed to manage your purchase.

3.3 Apple / Google

Required for processing payments and verifying subscriptions.

We do not share data with:

Advertisers

Marketing companies

Data brokers

Social media platforms

  1. Data Storage & Retention

We do not store plant photos on our servers.

Temporary processing may occur only for analysis and is deleted immediately after results are generated.

Subscription and purchase status is retained as long as needed to maintain your access to premium features.

  1. Children’s Privacy

PlantAware is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data was collected, it will be deleted immediately.

  1. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data:

Encrypted network communication

Secure processing environments

Limited data retention

No unnecessary data storage

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

  1. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have the right to:

Access your data

Delete your data

Correct inaccurate information

Withdraw permission for camera/photos

Cancel your subscription at any time

To exercise rights, email us at:

maximumware@gmail.com