Privacy Policy
隐私政策
This Privacy Policy describes how Plant Identification collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use the App, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address, username, and password.
- Profile information: You may choose to provide additional information for your profile, such as your name, profile picture, and location.
- Plant information: When you use the App to identify plants, you may provide photos of plants, notes about your plants, and other related information.
- Communications: If you contact our customer support, we may collect information about your communication and any information you provide to us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the App, including:
- Device information: We may collect information about your mobile device, including the device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage information: We may collect information about how you use the App, including the features you use, the actions you take, the time and date of your activities, and the frequency of your use of the App.
- Location information: With your permission, we may collect information about your location when you use the App. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
- Photos and camera access: With your permission, we may access your device's camera and photo library to allow you to take photos or select photos for plant identification.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve the App: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the App, including to develop new features and functionality.
- To identify plants: We use the photos and other information you provide to identify plants and provide you with information about those plants.
- To personalize your experience: We use your information to personalize the App for you, including to provide you with customized plant care recommendations and reminders.
- To communicate with you: We use your information to communicate with you about the App, including to send you updates, notifications, and customer support messages.
- To protect our users and the App: We use your information to detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other illegal activities, and to protect the security of the App and our users.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as cloud storage providers, payment processors, and customer support providers. These service providers are only allowed to use your information to perform the services we have requested and are required to protect your information.
- With your consent: We may share your information with third parties if you give us your consent to do so.
- For legal reasons: We may share your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Plant Identification, our users, or others.
- In connection with a business transaction: If Plant Identification is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App. We may also retain your information for a reasonable period of time after your account is closed if necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. If you would like to delete your account, please contact us at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have certain choices and rights regarding your information, including:
- Access and correction: You may access and correct your account information by logging into your account and editing your profile.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.
- Location information: You can disable location services for the App at any time through your device settings.
- Photos and camera access: You can revoke the App's access to your photos and camera through your device settings.
- Marketing communications: If we send you marketing communications, you may opt out of receiving these communications by following the instructions in the communication or by contacting us at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing them with any information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on the App and, if you have provided us with your email address, by sending you an email notification. The updated policy will be effective as of the date it is posted. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are collecting, using, and sharing your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at zhiwushibie3179@163.com.