Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 31, 2026

GardenPal ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile and web applications. GardenPal is a one-time purchase app ($1.99) with no subscription or recurring fees.

1. Information We Collect

Data You Provide

Garden Data: Plants you add to your garden tracker, planting dates, locations, and notes
Tasks: Garden tasks you create (watering, weeding, harvesting)
Location (Optional): City/town name for weather forecasts (not GPS coordinates)
Contact Information: Name and email when you contact support

Automatically Collected Data

Device Information: Operating system, browser type, device model (for bug fixes and compatibility)
Usage Statistics: App features used and crash reports (anonymous)

2. How We Store Your Data

Local Storage Only: All your garden data, tasks, and settings are stored locally on your device using IndexedDB (web) or local storage (mobile). We do not store this data on our servers.

This means:

✅ Your data never leaves your device
✅ We cannot access your garden information
✅ App works offline after initial setup
⚠️ Data is tied to your device/browser - clearing app data or uninstalling removes it

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information only for:

Providing core app functionality (moon calculations, plant database, weather forecasts)
Improving app performance and fixing bugs
Responding to your support requests
Understanding which features are most popular (anonymized usage stats)

We do NOT:

❌ Sell your data to third parties
❌ Display advertisements
❌ Track you across other websites or apps
❌ Require account creation or login

4. Third-Party Services

GardenPal integrates with the following external services:

Weather Data

Open-Meteo (https://open-meteo.com) - When you set your location, we request weather forecasts from Open-Meteo's free API. Only your city/town name and coordinates are sent. Open-Meteo does not track users. Open-Meteo Privacy Policy

Geocoding

Nominatim OpenStreetMap (https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org) - Used to convert your city name to coordinates for weather lookups. No tracking or personal data collection. OSM Privacy Policy

Analytics (Optional)

We may use privacy-focused analytics (e.g., Plausible or similar) to understand anonymous app usage. No cookies, no personal data, no cross-site tracking. You can opt out in app settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies for tracking.

We use essential browser storage (localStorage, IndexedDB) to:

Save your garden data and tasks on your device
Remember your temperature unit preference (°F or °C)
Store your last selected location for weather

This is not tracking - it's local storage for app functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

HTTPS encryption for all website and API requests
No server-side storage of personal garden data
Secure contact form handling via Formspree

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

GardenPal is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information through the contact form, please email us at gardenpal@lofidawn.com.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request what data we have (garden data is stored locally on your device)
Deletion: Clear all app data in settings or uninstall the app
Correction: Edit your garden data directly in the app
Data Portability: Export your garden data (feature coming soon)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of GardenPal after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: gardenpal@lofidawn.com
Contact Form: gardenpal.lofidawn.com/contact

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

Legal Basis: We process data based on your consent (contact form) and legitimate interests (app functionality)
Data Controller: LofiDawn, gardenpal@lofidawn.com
Data Retention: Garden data is stored locally until you delete it. Contact form submissions are kept for 2 years.
Right to Complain: You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request deletion of personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

To exercise these rights, email gardenpal@lofidawn.com.

Summary: Your garden data stays on your device. We don't track you, sell data, or show ads. We use third-party services (weather API, geocoding) that respect privacy. Contact us anytime with questions.

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