**Last Updated: December 5, 2025**
Introduction
Welcome to AI Plant Doctor (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application (“App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
By using AI Plant Doctor, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
1. Images and Photos
– **Plant Photos**: When you use our plant identification feature, you may take or upload photos of plants. These images are processed to identify the plant species and provide care recommendations.
– **Image Processing**: Plant images are sent to OpenAI’s API for analysis. We do not permanently store your plant photos on our servers.
2. Usage Data
– **App Usage**: We may collect information about how you interact with the App, including features used, time spent, and actions taken.
– **Device Information**: We may collect device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers for analytics and troubleshooting purposes.
3. Subscription Information
– **Purchase Data**: If you subscribe to our premium service, Apple handles all payment processing. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but do not have access to your payment details.
4. Plant Collection Data
– **Saved Plants**: Plants you save to your collection are stored locally on your device. This data is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
1. **Plant Identification**: To analyze plant photos and provide accurate identification results using AI technology.
2. **Care Recommendations**: To offer personalized plant care instructions and health analysis.
3. **App Improvement**: To understand usage patterns and improve our services.
4. **Customer Support**: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
5. **Subscription Management**: To verify and manage your premium subscription status.
## Third-Party Services
### OpenAI
We use OpenAI’s GPT-4 Vision API to analyze plant images and provide identification results. When you submit a photo for identification:
– The image is sent securely to OpenAI’s servers
– OpenAI processes the image to identify the plant
– OpenAI’s privacy policy applies to their processing of this data
– For more information, visit: https://openai.com/privacy
### Apple App Store
– All in-app purchases and subscriptions are processed through Apple
– Apple’s privacy policy governs payment processing
– For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
## Data Storage and Security
– **Local Storage**: Your plant collection and app preferences are stored locally on your device.
– **No Account Required**: We do not require you to create an account to use the App.
– **Encryption**: All data transmitted between the App and external services uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS).
– **Data Retention**: Plant images are not stored after analysis is complete.
## Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
1. **Access**: You can view all plants saved in your collection within the App.
2. **Deletion**: You can delete any saved plants from your collection at any time.
3. **Opt-Out**: You can stop using the App at any time. Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data.
## Children’s Privacy
AI Plant Doctor is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
## Data Processing for EU Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
– **Right to Access**: Request a copy of your personal data
– **Right to Rectification**: Request correction of inaccurate data
– **Right to Erasure**: Request deletion of your personal data
– **Right to Restrict Processing**: Request limitation of processing
– **Right to Data Portability**: Request transfer of your data
– **Right to Object**: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
## California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
– Know what personal information is collected about you
– Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
– Say no to the sale of personal information
– Access your personal information
– Request deletion of your personal information
– Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
## Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
**Email**: bdlkdrkaya@gmail.com
**Developer**: Abdulkadir KAYA
## Consent
By using AI Plant Doctor, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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