Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide you with the best gardening experience:

• Account Information: Email address and display name when you create an account.
• Plant Data: Plant names, species, watering schedules, and growth information you enter.
• Location (City): Your city name to provide local weather data. We do not collect precise GPS coordinates without your explicit permission.
• Usage Data: Anonymous app usage statistics to improve our service (e.g., feature usage frequency).
• Photos: Photos you take or upload for plant identification and journals, stored locally and optionally in the cloud.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide personalized watering reminders based on your plants and local weather.
• To sync your plant data across devices via Firebase (Google Cloud).
• To enable AI-powered plant identification and pest detection features.
• To show relevant advertisements through Google AdMob.
• To improve the App's functionality, design, and user experience.
• To communicate important updates about the App or your account.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, Firestore data storage, and cloud analytics.
• OpenWeatherMap: Real-time weather data for your city.
• Google AdMob: Displaying in-app advertisements.
• Google Gemini AI: AI-powered plant identification from photos.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Infrastructure). Plant data is also cached locally on your device for offline access using Hive (an encrypted local database).

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS) and Firebase security rules to protect your information from unauthorized access.

5. Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements that keep UrbanLeaf AI free for users. AdMob may collect device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID) and usage data to serve personalized ads.

You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through your device settings: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data directly from the App (Settings → Delete Account) or by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of personalized advertising through device settings.
• Portability: Request an export of your plant data.
• Correction: Update inaccurate data through the App settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@nexodev.site.

7. Children's Privacy

UrbanLeaf AI is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: