Privacy Policy for Flower Identifier – AI
Effective: 2025-09-11 • Last Updated: 2025-09-11
This Privacy Policy explains how Francis Clarke collects, uses, and shares information when you use Flower Identifier – AI (the “App”). It is designed to meet the App Store requirements and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA) where relevant.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the App and the permissions you grant, we may collect:
1.1 Photo Data
- The App displays a photo you select (camera or gallery) and derives data from the photo to identify flowers.
- The App does not store the photo or the information derived from it on our servers.
- When you close the App, the rendering of the photo and any derived data cease to exist on your device.
- No entity gains access to the photo or derived data as a result of the App’s operation.
1.2 App Activity & Usage Data
- Interactions such as screen views, taps, and feature usage for analytics and to improve functionality.
1.3 App Info & Performance
- Crash logs, diagnostics, and performance metrics to identify and fix issues.
1.4 Device Information
- Device model, OS version, language, and country. We do not access contacts, SMS, or files unless you explicitly grant permission for a specific feature.
1.5 Location (Optional)
- Approximate or precise location only if you grant permission (e.g., for localized flower information).
1.6 Device or Other IDs (Optional)
- Identifiers used by analytics or subscription SDKs to ensure functionality, prevent fraud, and measure engagement.
2. How We Use Information
- Provide core App functionality and features.
- Improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
- Respond to inquiries, provide support, and send important notices.
- Conduct analytics, including aggregated and de‑identified insights.
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Third‑Party Services & SDKs
The App may include third‑party services. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies. Examples include:
- Apple App Store services
- Firebase / Google Analytics for Firebase
- Superwall (paywall/subscriptions)
5. Data Handling (App Store Data Safety)
- Collection: Limited to features you enable.
- Sharing with third parties: Only with service providers; we do not sell data.
- Encryption in transit: Yes, where applicable.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of personal data (see “Your Rights & Choices”).
- Use: App functionality, analytics, developer communications, fraud prevention, and compliance.
6. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information and to object to or restrict certain processing.
- Consent controls: Manage permissions in your device settings.
- Requests: Contact us at fclarke@fclarke.com. We may need to verify your identity.
Residents of the EEA/UK and certain other regions may have additional rights under GDPR or similar laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
This App is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required.
10. International Transfers
We may process and store information in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted in the App or on this page with an updated “Effective” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or complaints, contact us at:
- Email: fclarke@fclarke.com