Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

BreedBuddy collects and stores the following information to provide our services:

• Plant data: names, species, planting dates, notes, traits, and breeding information
• Cross and application records: breeding crosses, fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Photos: plant and trait photographs you upload
• Account information: email address and authentication credentials
• Usage data: app usage patterns and error logs for improving the service

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the BreedBuddy service
• Sync your data across devices using cloud storage
• Send you password reset codes and account-related communications
• Improve app functionality and fix bugs
• Ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using:

• Supabase: Cloud database and storage service for data synchronization
• Local device storage: SwiftData for offline access
• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Authentication: Secure user authentication through Supabase Auth

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is:

• Stored securely in your personal account
• Accessible only to you through your authenticated account
• Protected by Row Level Security (RLS) policies

We may share aggregated, anonymized data for analytical purposes, but this does not include any personally identifiable information.

5. Third-Party Services

BreedBuddy uses the following third-party services:

• Supabase: For cloud database, storage, and authentication services
• Resend: For sending password reset emails (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy practices.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data: View all data stored in your account
• Delete your data: Remove all your data and account at any time through the app settings
• Export your data: Your data is stored locally and can be accessed through the app
• Request data deletion: Contact us to request complete removal of your data

You can exercise these rights through the Account & Data section in the app settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• All data is permanently deleted from our servers
• Local data on your device may remain until you uninstall the app
• Deleted data cannot be recovered

8. Children's Privacy

BreedBuddy is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.