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1. Introduction
Life Garden ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Life Garden mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect information when you use our App. By creating an account or using Life Garden, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Email address (used for authentication)
- Username and display name
- Bio and profile information
- Profile photo (when this feature is enabled)
- Posts and community content you create
- Comments you leave on posts
- Echo and Challenge reactions you submit
- Direct messages you send to other users
- Herbs, recipes, and content you save to your favorites
- Follower and following relationships you establish
Information Collected Automatically
- Account settings and in-app preferences
- Notification preferences and delivery data
- App usage analytics (if analytics are enabled)
- Crash logs and diagnostic data (if crash reporting is enabled)
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect payment information, government identification, precise GPS location, or health records. We do not use third-party social login (such as Google or Apple Sign-In) at this time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To create and authenticate your account using Firebase Authentication
- To display your public profile to other community members
- To operate community features including posts, comments, reactions, and messaging
- To deliver in-app notifications relevant to your account activity
- To maintain and improve the functionality and performance of the App
- To detect, investigate, and prevent abuse, fraud, or violations of our Terms of Service
- To maintain the security and integrity of our systems
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data to serve third-party advertising.
4. How We Share Your Information
Public Information
Your username, display name, bio, posts, comments, reactions, and follower/following counts are visible to other users of the Life Garden community by default. Direct messages are private between participants.
Service Providers
We use Google Firebase to power authentication, database storage, and related infrastructure. Firebase processes data in accordance with Google's privacy policies and applicable data protection laws. We do not share your data with other third-party vendors except as necessary to operate the App.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Life Garden, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected users through the App or by email.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your authentication credentials, profile, and associated community data, subject to technical processing times and any legal obligations that require us to retain certain records.
Some residual data (such as anonymized analytics) may be retained after account deletion where it no longer identifies you personally.
6. Account Deletion
You may delete your Life Garden account at any time from within the App. Account deletion permanently removes:
- Your Firebase authentication account
- Your profile and display information
- Your posts and comments (subject to technical limitations)
- Your saved favorites and preferences
- Community data associated with your account
Deletion is subject to technical processing times and applicable legal requirements. If you encounter any issues deleting your account in-app, please contact us at the address below.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including Firebase's built-in security infrastructure, encrypted data transmission (TLS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you use the App at your own risk.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.
8. Children's Privacy
Life Garden is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address listed below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Cookies and Tracking
The Life Garden mobile application does not use browser cookies. If you access Life Garden through a web-based interface, standard web technologies may be used to maintain your session and improve your experience. We do not use cross-site tracking cookies or third-party advertising trackers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the App or by email. Your continued use of Life Garden after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Life Garden
Email: contact@precision-path.com
Instagram: @joinlifegarden