Privacy Policy

Effective: May 2026 · Last updated: May 2026

Planta is a plant-care iOS app developed by Zhang Jiahao ("we", "us"). This Privacy Policy describes what data Planta processes and what it does with it. The short version: Planta has no servers, no analytics, no tracking SDKs, and never uploads your photos.

1. Data we collect

None by default. Planta does not require an account.

The app stores the following only on your device (and optionally in your private iCloud, via Apple's CloudKit, if you turn that on):

Plant nicknames, species selections, rooms you create.
Photos you choose for identification or diagnosis (kept locally; you can delete any time).
Care history (when you watered, fertilised, etc.).
Personalised classifier examples — image feature prints with species labels you've confirmed.

2. Camera and photo library

When you take or pick a photo for identification or diagnosis, the image is processed entirely on your iPhone using Apple's Vision and Core Image frameworks. No image leaves your device.

3. Location

With your permission, Planta requests When In Use location to query Apple's WeatherKit service for your local climate (humidity / temperature). This adjusts watering frequency. Your precise coordinates are not stored or transmitted to us — Apple's framework handles the WeatherKit query privately.

4. Calendar

If you enable "Export upcoming to Apple Calendar", Planta uses EventKit to write reminders to your default calendar. We do not read your other calendar data.

5. Notifications

Local Notifications only — scheduled on your device. We have no push server.

6. CloudKit sync (Pro+ feature, opt-in)

If you opt in to CloudKit sync, your plant data is stored in your private iCloud database and synced across your Apple devices. Apple operates this; we cannot read it.

7. Subscriptions and payment

Subscription purchases happen through Apple's StoreKit. Planta receives only an entitlement ("Pro" or "Pro+") and trial state — never your payment details. Apple handles all billing.

8. Analytics / tracking

Zero Planta ships with no analytics SDKs, no crash reporters, no advertising IDs. NSUserTrackingUsageDescription is intentionally not included because we don't track.

9. Children

Planta is rated 4+ and does not knowingly collect data from children. No account, no data collection.

10. Data retention & deletion

Everything is on your device. Delete the app, or use Settings → "Erase all plants & history", and your data is gone. If you used CloudKit sync, deleting your iCloud data finishes the wipe.

11. Changes

If this policy changes, the new version will appear here with a new effective date.

12. Contact

Developer: Zhang Jiahao
Email: jasperabundant@gmail.com
Phone: +60 177023664

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