1. Introduction

PlantCheck AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our plant health analysis service, including our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information:

Name and email address only (when you create an account via Google OAuth)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe - we never store payment details)
Account preferences and settings

2.2 Plant and Image Data

Plant images you upload for analysis
Plant identification and health analysis results
Plant collection and care history
Care reminders and notes

2.3 Technical Information

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Usage patterns and preferences
Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to provide our service:

Provide plant identification and health analysis services
Maintain your personal plant collection and analysis history
Send care reminders and notifications (if enabled)
Process payments and manage subscriptions (via Stripe)
Provide customer support when requested
Send essential service updates only
Comply with legal obligations

We never: Sell your data, use it for advertising, share it with third parties for marketing, or use your plant images for any purpose other than providing analysis results to you.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes. We only share information with essential service providers:

4.1 Essential Service Providers

Google AI (Gemini): Plant images are sent for analysis only - no personal information is shared
Stripe: Payment processing only - they handle billing securely
Vercel/Cloud hosting: Secure data storage and application hosting
Google OAuth: Authentication service (name and email only)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information only if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Important: Your plant images and analysis results are private to your account and are never shared with other users or used for any commercial purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication
Secure payment processing through Stripe

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

Account information: Until account deletion
Plant images and analysis: Until you delete them or close your account
Payment information: As required by financial regulations
Usage logs: Up to 2 years for service improvement

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and associated data
Export your plant collection data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@plantcheckai.com

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services:

Google OAuth & Gemini AI: Google Privacy Policy
Stripe Payment Processing: Stripe Privacy Policy
Vercel Hosting: Vercel Privacy Policy

These services are essential for our app to function and are chosen for their strong privacy and security practices.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in New Zealand and other countries where our service providers operate (including Google's and Stripe's data centers). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: contact@plantcheckai.com
Address: [Your Business Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]