Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GrowCommon ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our gardening application and services.

By using GrowCommon, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• ZIP code and location data for personalized gardening recommendations
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Garden data, including plants you add to your garden and calendar events
• Communication preferences and settings

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• IP address and approximate location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your gardening experience with location-based recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you weather alerts, planting reminders, and gardening tips
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., Stripe for payments, Resend for emails)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your garden data
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us at our contact page.

7. Children's Privacy

GrowCommon is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of GrowCommon after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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