# 📄 Privacy Policy

## 1. Data Controller

Responsible under GDPR:

**Christoffer Montenero**  
privacy@permaplans.com

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## 2. General Information

We process personal data only in accordance with applicable laws (GDPR, TMG, etc.).  
Data is processed solely to provide functionality, ensure security, analyze usage, and improve the app.

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## 3. Collected Data

### a) User Account & Profile

When creating an account or using profile features, we may collect:

- First and last name (optional)  
- Nickname  
- Email address  
- Avatar image (optional)  
- Language  
- Country of origin (optional)  
- Bio, interests (optional)  
- Referral code (optional)  

**Purpose:** Identification, profile functionality, community features

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### b) Usage Data

We store the following usage data:

- Last login  
- Usage time  
- Number of games played  
- In-app currency ("Pachams")  
- Feature usage counters (e.g., plant search, PlantNet queries)  
- Reported content  
- App version, device model, language  
- Onboarding completed (yes/no)  
- Push notifications enabled (yes/no)  

**Purpose:** Feature logic, monetization, abuse detection, app improvement

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### c) Location Data

If you consent, your location may be collected via GPS or network.

**Purpose:** Garden localization, regional offers, weather features (planned)

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### d) Gardens & Content

We store the following user-generated content:

- Gardens, plant lists, notes, photos  
- Favorites, comments, reviews  
- Marketplace entries (offers and requests)  
- Feedback & abuse reports  
- Game progress  

**Purpose:** App functionality, community interaction, moderation, as well as the display and illustration of plants within the **PermaPlans** app and in **printed Permaplay plant portraits**.  
Usage is strictly limited to the features, content, and products of PermaPlans and Permaplay. Content will not be shared with third parties or used for external advertising purposes.

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### e) Plant Identification via PlantNet

Uploaded plant photos are sent to the PlantNet API ([plantnet.org](https://plantnet.org)).  
Their privacy policy also applies.

**Purpose:** Plant identification

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## 4. Permissions & Device Access

Permissions are only used with your consent and for the purposes described:

| Permission          | Purpose                                       |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Internet            | API access, plant identification              |
| Storage             | Upload and display user photos                |
| Camera              | Capture photos directly                       |
| Microphone          | (only if audio recording is used)             |
| GPS/Location        | Determine garden location                     |
| Push Notifications  | Tips, task reminders                          |
| Alarm & Boot Events | Schedule reminders after reboot               |
| Vibration           | Haptic feedback                               |

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## 5. Third-Party Services

### Apple OAuth (optional)

When signing in via Apple, we receive your name, email, and profile image.  
**Purpose:** User authentication.

### Google OAuth (optional)

When signing in via Google, we receive your name, email, and profile image.  
**Purpose:** User authentication.

### Payment Providers (planned)

If using Google Pay or similar, processing is handled by the provider.  
**We do not store payment data.**

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## 6. Data Sharing

**No data is shared with third parties.**  
All data is stored and used internally only.  
We do not sell or market user data. No tracking by ad networks.

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## 7. Data Retention

Your data is stored as long as your account is active.  
Upon deletion, all personal data is permanently erased, unless required by law.

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## 8. Your Rights

You may request at any time:

- Access to your data  
- Correction of incorrect data  
- Deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")  
- Restriction of processing  
- Objection to specific data usage  
- Data portability

**Contact:** privacy@permaplans.com

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## 9. Changes

This privacy policy may be updated due to functional or legal reasons.  
You will be informed of major changes.
