Bonsai Buddy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Bonsai Buddy ("we", "our" or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide to us.
  • Plant Data: Photos of your bonsai trees, species information, care logs, growth tracking data, and notes about your plants.
  • Usage Information: Information about how you use our app and services, including features accessed, care schedules created, and reminders set.
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and other technical information.
  • Location Data: With your permission, we collect location data to provide localized weather information and care recommendations.
  • Weather Data: We access weather information for your area to provide timely and relevant care advice.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Provide, maintain and improve our bonsai care services;
  • Identify plant species using AI-powered photo recognition;
  • Generate personalized care recommendations based on your specific trees and environment;
  • Send watering reminders and care notifications;
  • Track your plants' growth and health over time;
  • Diagnose plant issues and provide treatment suggestions;
  • Analyze usage trends to improve our AI models and services;
  • Communicate with you about app updates and new features;
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. AI and Machine Learning

Bonsai Buddy uses GPT models and other artificial intelligence technologies to:

  • Identify bonsai species from photos you submit;
  • Analyze plant health and diagnose issues;
  • Generate personalized care recommendations;
  • Improve our service quality and accuracy over time.

Your plant photos and data may be used to train and improve our AI models, but this data is anonymized and aggregated to protect your privacy.

5. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: Companies that help us provide and improve our services (cloud storage, analytics, customer support).
  • For Legal Purposes: When we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others.
  • With Your Consent: When you authorize us to share your information with third parties.
  • In Case of Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access, correct or delete your information;
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your information;
  • Request data portability;
  • Withdraw your consent at any time;
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@bonsaibuddy.app

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and app. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal obligations. When we no longer need your information, we will delete or anonymize it. Your plant care history and growth tracking data is retained to provide you with long-term plant care insights.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The most recent version will always be available on our website and in the app, and we will notify you of significant changes.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@bonsaibuddy.app

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