This Privacy Policy explains how Your Yard AI ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our iOS app and website.

Information We Collect

Account & Profile: Email, display name, authentication provider (Apple/Google).

Usage Data: App interactions, device info (model, OS version), crash logs, performance metrics.

Photos You Upload: Images of your yard/spots you choose to provide (optional; stored securely; used to power design features).

Location Data: Approximate city/region for plant recommendations (not precise GPS).

Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics to understand app performance. We do not sell your personal data.

How We Use Information

Provide plant recommendations and design assistance;
Operate and improve features (spot creation, favorites, studio, AI suggestions);
Secure accounts, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot technical issues;
Communicate important updates or changes;
Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases for Processing

Consent (e.g., photos, account creation);
Legitimate Interests (app improvement, security);
Contract Performance (subscription services).

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for authentication, storage, analytics, and AI:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, data storage.
Supabase: Plant database and image hosting.
AI services (e.g., OpenAI): AI-powered plant suggestions.

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and contractual safeguards.

Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

Purchases are processed by Apple. We do not receive your full payment details. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Sharing

We share information only with:

Service Providers under confidentiality and data-processing terms;
Legal Authorities where required to comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security.

Retention & Security

We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the Service or comply with law. We use industry-standard safeguards, including encryption in transit and at rest where applicable, to protect your data.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

Access your personal data;
Correct inaccurate data;
Delete your account and associated data;
Export your data;
Withdraw consent (where applicable);
Object to or restrict certain processing (where applicable).

To exercise rights, contact support@youryard.ai. We may take steps to verify your identity.

Children

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the local minimum age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

Your Choices

You can request deletion by emailing support.
You can manage your subscription in iOS as described above.
Uploading photos and enabling location-based features are optional.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.

Contact

Email: support@youryard.ai

Privacy Policy (Your Yard AI)