FloraFinds Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [April 26, 2025]

1. Introduction

Welcome to FloraFinds. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our plant identification app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Photos

We collect photos you take or upload for plant identification. These photos are processed by OpenAI's GPT-4o Vision API and are not stored permanently.

2.2 Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data through Firebase Analytics to improve our app. This includes:

• App performance metrics
• Crash reports
• Feature usage statistics

2.3 Advertising Data

We use Google AdMob to show ads. AdMob collects device information for ad personalization and performance measurement.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Plant identification using GPT-4o Vision
• App improvement and bug fixes
• Anonymous analytics
• Ad serving and optimization

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's GPT-4o Vision API for plant identification. Photos are sent to OpenAI for processing but are not stored by them.

4.2 Firebase

We use Firebase for anonymous authentication, analytics, and crash reporting.

4.3 Google AdMob

We use AdMob to serve ads. AdMob collects device information for ad personalization.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information, including:

• Anonymous authentication
• Secure data transmission
• Limited data retention

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request data deletion
• Opt-out of analytics
• Control ad personalization

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Email: [seanch7@gmail.com]