Privacy Policy

Introduction

YourGarden ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our garden planning application and related services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and email address (via Google OAuth)
• Profile picture (if provided through Google)
• Location and timezone information
• Measurement system preferences

Garden Data

• Garden layouts and plant placement information
• Custom plants you create
• Garden photos and captions
• Planting and harvest records
• Notes and task information

Usage Information

• Log data and analytics
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and general location
• Feature usage and interaction patterns

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our garden planning services
• Personalize your experience based on location and preferences
• Send important service notifications and updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Process subscription payments and billing
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (Google OAuth, Stripe for payments, Supabase for storage)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing through Stripe

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information through account settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your garden data in standard formats (Pro plan)
• Notifications: Control notification preferences in your account settings

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and garden data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or regulatory purposes.

Children's Privacy

YourGarden is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of YourGarden after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@yourgarden.app
• Contact form: /contact