Privacy Policy for Vegify
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Vegify ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our hydroponic gardening assistant mobile application and website (collectively, our "Service").
Permissions We Request
Camera Permission
We request camera access to enable QR code scanning functionality. This allows you to quickly set up and connect to your hydroponic systems by scanning QR codes. We do not store or transmit the camera feed and only process QR code data locally on your device.
Photo/Media Access Permission
We request access to your device's photos and media to allow you to:
- Upload images of your plants and hydroponic systems
- Save images within the app
- Share your gardening progress
Images you choose to upload may be stored in our secure cloud storage to enable features like progress tracking and community sharing.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information (email, display name)
- Plant and hydroponic system data you enter
- Images you choose to upload
- Measurement data you record
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (model, operating system)
- App usage statistics
- Error logs
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our service
- To personalize your experience
- To send notifications related to your plants and systems
- To analyze usage patterns and optimize app performance
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate our App (such as Firebase for authentication and data storage)
- Other users if you choose to share content publicly in the app
- Legal authorities when required by law
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption and secure cloud storage practices.
Your Rights
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data by contacting us at omar@vegify.io.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or higher in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Google Play Store Data Safety
In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, we declare that:
- We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service
- All sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We do not sell user data to third parties
- Users can request deletion of their data at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date".
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at omar@vegify.io.