GardenReady ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it. We believe in plain language, so we've kept this straightforward.
What Information We Collect
When you use GardenReady, we may collect the following information:
- Location information: Your ZIP code or general location, used to determine your USDA hardiness zone, frost dates, and seasonal recommendations.
- Garden and plant data: The plants you add, garden areas you create, and gardening preferences you set within the app.
- Photos: Images you take or upload for plant, pest, disease, or weed identification. Photos are sent to our AI service for analysis.
- Usage data: General information about how you use the app, such as features accessed and session duration, to help us improve the experience.
Why We Collect This Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide personalized gardening guidance based on your location and season
- Identify plants, pests, diseases, and weeds from your photos
- Generate weekly action recommendations tailored to your garden
- Improve app functionality and user experience
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share limited information with service providers who help us operate the app:
- AI image processing: Photos submitted for identification are processed by our AI service provider to return analysis results. These images are not stored permanently by the provider.
- Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
Data Storage and Security
Your garden data is stored locally on your device. We use industry-standard security measures to protect any data transmitted to our servers. While no system is perfectly secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data: You can view all garden and plant data within the app at any time.
- Delete your data: You can delete your garden data within the app, or contact us to request complete data deletion from our systems.
- Opt out: You can stop using the app at any time. Uninstalling the app removes locally stored data from your device.
Children's Privacy
GardenReady is not directed at children under 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 so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at: