FloraVibes — Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

FloraVibes is built by an independent developer. This policy explains what data the app touches, what it doesn't, and why.


What We Don't Collect

FloraVibes has no user accounts, no analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking pixels, and no telemetry. We do not collect your name, email address, location, IP address, device identifiers, or usage patterns. We don't collect or store any of this — not on our servers, not anywhere.


Data Stored on Your Device

All your plant data — names, photos, watering schedules, rooms, and notes — is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your device except in the specific case described below (Plant Identification).

Your notification preferences and widget data are also stored entirely on-device.


Plant Identification & Health Check

FloraVibes offers optional Plant ID and Health Check features powered by the Plant.id API, operated by Kindwise / FlowerChecker, s.r.o. (based in the Czech Republic).

When you choose to use these features:

  1. The photo you select is sent from your device through FloraVibes' secure API relay to Plant.id's servers for analysis.
  2. Plant.id processes the image and returns identification or health results.
  3. FloraVibes does not store, log, or retain these photos at any point — they pass through our relay and are immediately forwarded to Plant.id.

How Plant.id Uses Your Photos

This is important. By submitting a photo through Plant ID or Health Check, FlowerChecker (Kindwise, s.r.o.) receives a non-exclusive, unlimited, and irrevocable license to use and modify those photos for commercial purposes, including:

This license is granted under FlowerChecker's Terms and Conditions (Section 17.5) and cannot be revoked once a photo has been submitted.

FloraVibes asks for your explicit consent before sending any photo to Plant.id for the first time. You can review Plant.id's own privacy policy at: https://web.plant.id/privacy-policy/

You are never required to use these features. Every part of FloraVibes works without them. You can add and manage all your plants manually.


In-App Purchases

FloraVibes offers a one-time Pro upgrade via Apple's App Store. All payment processing is handled entirely by Apple through StoreKit. FloraVibes never receives or stores your payment information, credit card details, or Apple ID.


Stock Images & Music

The app includes stock plant images (sourced from Pexels under the Pexels license) and background music from public domain recordings (sourced from Wikimedia Commons). These assets are bundled within the app and involve no network requests or data collection.


Notifications & Widgets

FloraVibes may request permission to display badge counts and send local notifications for watering reminders. These are generated entirely on-device and do not involve any external servers.

The home screen widget reads your plant data from shared on-device storage. No data leaves your device.


Third-Party Services

FloraVibes uses the following third-party services:

No other third-party SDKs, analytics tools, advertising frameworks, or tracking services are included in the app.


Your Rights (GDPR & Other Privacy Laws)

If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you have the right to:

In practice, FloraVibes stores no personal data on any server. Photos sent through the API relay are forwarded immediately and not retained. Your plant data lives on your device and can be deleted by deleting the app. The only scenario where personal data (photos) leaves your device is the Plant ID/Health Check feature, which requires your explicit consent and is processed by Kindwise/FlowerChecker as described above. For requests related to photos already submitted to Plant.id, contact FlowerChecker directly per their privacy policy.

For any privacy-related requests, contact us at the address below and we will respond within 30 days.


Children's Privacy

FloraVibes does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since the app collects no personal data by default, there is nothing to collect.


Changes to This Policy

If this policy is updated, the revised version will be posted at this URL with an updated date.


Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the app:

lee@floravibes.app