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Privacy Policy

Leafa: AI Plant Identifier

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Effective date: May 19, 2026 Last updated: May 19, 2026

Welcome to Leafa: AI Plant Identifier. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights — in plain language, without legalese.

Leafa is designed to be a privacy-first application. We collect the minimum data needed to deliver plant identification features and nothing more.

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1. Who We Are

Leafa: AI Plant Identifier is an independent iOS application. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us directly at the contact address listed at the bottom of this page.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is strictly necessary for the app to function:

Photos you choose to scan Device language & region Anonymous crash reports Care schedule reminders (local only) No name or email No location data No tracking identifiers No social data
Camera Usage
Photos are used only to identify plants. They are sent securely to our AI service and are not stored on our servers after processing.
Local Notifications
Care schedule reminders are generated and stored entirely on your device. No reminder data is sent to our servers. You can disable notifications at any time in iPhone Settings.
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3. How We Use Your Information

Any data we receive is used exclusively to:

Identify plants from your photos Improve AI accuracy over time Fix bugs and crashes

We do not use your data for targeted advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose unrelated to plant identification.

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4. Advertising & In-App Purchases

Leafa currently contains no advertisements of any kind. We do not work with any ad networks, and no advertising SDK is embedded in the app.

Leafa also has no in-app purchases. All features are available at no cost and we do not collect any payment information.

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5. Third-Party Services

To deliver plant identification, we use AI processing services. These services process your photo solely to return a plant identification result and operate under strict data handling agreements.

We may also use Apple's built-in crash reporting (via Xcode / TestFlight) to monitor app stability. Apple's privacy policy governs that data.

No Data Selling
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party — ever.
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6. Data Retention

Photos you submit for identification are processed in real time and not retained on our servers beyond the processing window. Your plant history stored in the app lives only on your device and is never uploaded to us.

Anonymous crash logs are retained for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted.

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7. Children's Privacy

Leafa is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal data through the app, please contact us immediately and we will delete such data promptly.

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8. Security

All communication between the app and our AI service is encrypted using industry-standard TLS. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any data transmitted through Leafa.

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9. Local Notifications

Leafa may request permission to send local notifications to remind you of your plant care schedules — for example, watering days or fertilizing reminders.

These notifications are scheduled and stored entirely on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or process any reminder or schedule data on our servers. Your care routines never leave your phone.

Stored on-device only No data sent to our servers Disable anytime in iPhone Settings No server-side push notifications
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10. Your Rights

Because we do not collect personally identifiable information, most traditional data subject requests do not apply. However, you always have the right to:

Delete local app data (via iPhone Settings) Contact us with any privacy concern Revoke camera access at any time
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11. Changes to This Policy

If we make meaningful changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users through an in-app notice.

Your continued use of Leafa after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions or Concerns?

We're happy to help with any privacy questions you may have about Leafa.