Privacy Policy EasyGrowing App

1. Data Controller

2. Types of Data Processed

• Email address
• User-created plant photos
• Technical usage data (e.g., access times, device used, IP address)

• Plant-specific data:

  • Watering schedules and reminders
  • Expected harvest dates
  • Growth progress data
• Grow box configurations and assignments
• Plant-to-grow box associations
• Reminder preferences and notification settings

3. Purpose of Data Processing

• Provision of app functions
• User authentication
• Technical service delivery
• Communication with users
• Troubleshooting and system security
• Managing and storing personal plant cultivation data
• Providing customized plant care reminders
• Calculating and tracking harvest schedules
• Managing grow box organization and plant assignments
• Sending push notifications for watering reminders

4. Data Storage Location and Security

All data is stored on IONOS SE servers located in Germany. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure an adequate level of protection. This includes:

• Secure storage of cultivation-related data
• Encrypted data transmission
• Protected access to personal growing information
• Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• Processing of email addresses is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
• Storage of photos is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
• Processing of technical usage data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests)
• Processing of plant care data and reminder settings is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance)
• Push notifications are sent based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

7. Data Transfer to Third Parties

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

• You have given explicit consent
• It is necessary for contract performance
• There is a legal obligation for transfer

8. Data Retention Period

We store your data:

• As long as your user account exists
• Until you request deletion of your data
• Until you withdraw your consent
• Individual plant data and grow box configurations can be deleted separately within the app

9. Data Deletion and Export

• You can request deletion of your data by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]
• Photos, plant data, and grow box configurations can be deleted directly within the app
• You can view and export your data at any time in the app
• Individual plant entries and grow box setups can be deleted separately

10. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy to ensure it complies with current legal requirements. The current version is always available in the app.