BloomMap - Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Account information. Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address and, optionally, your display name. We use this to manage your account and communicate with you about the service.

Garden content. Garden content. You may upload photographs of your garden, create garden maps, place plant pins on photos, and add plant names, categories, planting dates, notes, and additional plant photos. This content is created and controlled by you.

Subscription information. Subscription information. If you subscribe to BloomMap's paid tier, your payment is processed through Apple's App Store. We do not directly collect, store, or have access to your credit card number, bank account details, or other financial information. Apple handles all payment processing. We receive confirmation of your subscription status from Apple.

Communications. Communications. If you contact us via email or through the App, we may collect the content of your messages and your contact information to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

Usage, analytics, and diagnostics data. Usage, analytics, and diagnostics data. We may collect information about how you interact with BloomMap, such as app opens, features used, gardens or plants created, screen views, and subscription-related events. We may also collect diagnostic data, including crash reports and performance data, to help us identify and fix issues.

Device information. Device information. We may collect basic technical information such as device type, operating system version, and app version to ensure the App functions correctly across devices.

Third-party analytics and diagnostics providers. Third-party analytics and diagnostics providers. We may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics and crash reporting tools) to help us understand how the App is used and to improve performance and stability. These providers process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve BloomMap's features and functionality
• Process and manage your subscription
• Respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests
• Send you important service-related communications (such as updates about the App or changes to these terms)
• Analyze usage, analytics, and diagnostic data to understand how the App is used and to improve its performance, features, and reliability
• Ensure the security and integrity of the App

We do not use your information to build advertising profiles, serve targeted ads, or sell your data to third parties. BloomMap does not display advertisements.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

Data Storage

Your garden content (photos, maps, plant data, and notes) may be stored locally on your device and, where necessary, on secure infrastructure used to provide account-related features, analytics, diagnostics, or support.

We only store and process your data as needed to operate, maintain, and improve BloomMap.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and secure storage practices. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your account information and garden content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and garden content from our systems within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service providers. With service providers who assist us in operating BloomMap (such as hosting providers, analytics services, and payment processors)

Legal requirements. When required by law or to protect our rights

Business transfers. In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and correction. Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you

Data deletion. Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

Email communications. Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

Photo library access. Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

Camera access. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Children's Privacy

BloomMap is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

BloomMap may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through BloomMap.

8. International Data Transfers

BloomMap may be hosted on servers located outside your country. By using BloomMap, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or by email before the changes take effect. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision.

Your continued use of BloomMap after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Anna Baranova - BloomMap
Email: [email protected]
Website: bloommap.cc
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States