1. Introduction
Welcome to Plantiv: Plant Scan & Care (“App”). Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect both personal and non-personal information while you use the App. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the App.

2. Information
We CollectTo provide you with the best plant identification and care experience, we may collect the following information:
Device Information
Technical details about your device, such as device model, manufacturer, operating system version, unique device identifiers, IP address, and network information.
Camera Access
Required to scan plants and provide identification and care recommendations. All image processing occurs locally on your device. Images are not stored, uploaded, or shared.
Usage Data
Anonymized information about how you interact with the App, including feature usage, number of plant scans, preferences, and performance data such as crash reports and loading times.
Permissions

• Camera (for plant scanning and identification)
• Storage (used only to save app preferences; no personal files are accessed)
• Network (required for updates, anonymized analytics, and feature synchronization)

3. Image, Biometric & Face Data
Plantiv: Plant Scan & Care does not collect, store, process, or share any face data or biometric information.

• Collection: No facial images, facial recognition data, or biometric identifiers are collected.
• Use: The App does not perform facial recognition, biometric analysis, or identity verification.
• Sharing: No such data is shared with third parties.
• Retention: Since no such data is collected, no retention applies.

Images captured through the camera are used solely for plant identification and are processed locally on the user’s device.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain plant identification and care features
• Improve App accuracy, performance, and user experience
• Analyze anonymized usage trends to enhance functionality
• Respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
• Protect the App against fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share anonymized or aggregated data with:

• Analytics services (such as Google Analytics or Firebase) to improve App performance
• Technical service providers for maintenance, debugging, and updates
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users

6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure infrastructure with restricted access
• Regular security monitoring and updates

7. Children’s Privacy
Plantiv: Plant Scan & Care is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from children under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal data, please contact us at:
nexdev.helpdesk@gmail.com

8. Your Rights & Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Camera Access: You may disable camera access in your device settings, though this will prevent plant scanning features from functioning.
• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your data by contacting us via email.
• Analytics Opt-Out: You may opt out of anonymized analytics through device settings where available.
• Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of the data we hold about you.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes. Any updates will be posted within the App and will take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage users to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email: nexdev.helpdesk@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries promptly.