Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Adams Eden ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website (adamseden.com) and mobile application (Adams Eden App).

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and contact information (email address)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information and preferences
• Location data (ZIP code, city, state)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Location data (GPS coordinates for weather and climate features)
• App usage statistics and preferences
• Garden planning and plant tracking data

2.3 Third-Party Data

We integrate with third-party services that may collect additional data:

• Firebase: Authentication, database storage, and analytics
• National Weather Service (NWS): Current weather and forecast data for your location
• NOAA Climate Data: Historical climate normals (optional)
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our gardening planning and tracking services
• Personalization: To customize your experience, including plant recommendations and climate-adjusted schedules
• Weather Integration: To provide accurate weather data and frost warnings for your location
• Notifications: To send watering reminders, weather alerts, and service updates
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support
• Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our services, such as:

• Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Analytics providers for service improvement
• Weather data providers for climate information

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure data storage with Firebase
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Garden planning data is retained for your continued use
• Usage analytics may be aggregated and retained indefinitely
• Deleted account data is removed within 30 days, except as required for legal compliance

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You can access and download your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.2 Correction

You can update your personal information through your account settings.

7.3 Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data through your account settings. Some data may be retained for legal compliance.

7.4 Opt-out

You can opt out of marketing communications and adjust notification preferences in your account settings.

7.5 Location Data

You can disable location services in your device settings or app permissions.

8. Mobile App Specific Information

8.1 Permissions

Our mobile app may request the following permissions:

• Location: For weather data and climate-adjusted plant recommendations
• Notifications: For watering reminders and weather alerts
• Camera: For plant identification features
• Storage: For offline data caching
• Biometric: For secure authentication (optional)

8.2 Offline Functionality

The app stores data locally on your device for offline use. This data is synchronized when you're online and remains secure on your device.

8.3 Background Processing

The app may perform background tasks for weather monitoring and notifications. You can disable this in your device settings.

9. Third-Party Services

Our services integrate with third-party services. Please review their privacy policies:

• Firebase: Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
• National Weather Service (NWS): NWS Disclaimer | NOAA Privacy Policy
• NOAA Climate Data: NOAA Privacy Policy

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are 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.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. 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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We will also send you an email notification for significant changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell personal information).

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.