Privacy Policy for Glade

Introduction

Glade ("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 mobile application Glade (the "App").

Glade is a plant identification and care tracking application that helps users identify plants through AI-powered image recognition and manage their plant care activities.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Account preferences and settings

2. Plant Identification Data

• Images: Photos you take or select from your device for plant identification
• Location Data: Geographic coordinates where plants were photographed (with your permission)
• Identification Results: AI-generated plant identification data including:
  • Plant species and common names
  • Confidence levels
  • Plant descriptions and characteristics
  • Care recommendations

3. Plant Care Information

• Plant care events and schedules you create
• Care notes and custom tags
• Plant health assessments
• Watering, fertilizing, and other care activities

4. Device and Usage Information

• Device type and operating system
• App usage patterns and preferences
• Error logs and performance data
• Camera and photo library access (with permission)

5. Location Information

We collect location data when:

• You take photos of plants (to tag where they were found)
• You manually add location information to plant records
• You enable location-based plant recommendations
• You use weather integration features

How We Use Your Information

Primary App Features

• Plant Identification: Process your photos through AI services to identify plant species
• Care Tracking: Maintain records of your plant care activities and schedules
• Personalized Recommendations: Provide customized care advice based on your plants and location
• Weather Integration: Show relevant weather data for optimal plant care

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality
• Enhance plant identification accuracy
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting

Third-Party Services

Plant Identification APIs

We use third-party services for plant identification:

These services may retain anonymized data to improve their AI models.

Firebase Services (Google)

We use Google Firebase for:

• User authentication and account management
• Secure cloud storage of your plant data
• Data synchronization across devices
• App analytics and crash reporting

Data Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With plant identification API providers (for processing your photos)
• With cloud service providers (for secure data storage)
• When required by law or to protect safety
• In aggregated, anonymized form for research purposes

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

• Access and update your profile information
• Export your plant collection and care data
• Delete your account and associated data

Privacy Controls

• Control location data collection and sharing
• Manage notification preferences
• Opt out of analytics data collection

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• You can delete specific entries or your entire account at any time
• Some data may be retained for legal compliance or safety purposes
• Analytics data is typically retained for 2 years

Children's Privacy

Glade is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email. Your continued use of Glade after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Regional Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the European Union, or other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025
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