Last updated: June 3, 2026
PlantNeo is developed by Faruque Ahamed Mollick. This privacy policy explains how PlantNeo handles your information when you use the app.
Information We Collect
PlantNeo does not collect or store any personal information. When you take or select a photo, the image is sent to our server only for the purpose of plant identification, diagnosis, or pest detection. The photo is processed immediately and is not stored on our servers.
Camera and Photo Library
PlantNeo requests access to your camera and photo library solely to allow you to photograph or select plants for identification and analysis. We do not access, collect, or store any photos beyond what is necessary to process your request.
How We Use Your Data
Photos you submit are sent to third-party AI services including Google Gemini and PlantNet for analysis. These services process the image to provide identification and diagnosis results. We do not share your photos with any other third parties.
Third Party Services
PlantNeo uses the following third-party services:
Google AdMob — displays advertisements within the app. Google may collect device information and use cookies for ad personalization. You can review Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
PlantNet API — processes plant images for identification. You can review their privacy policy at https://plantnet.org
Google Gemini API — processes plant images for health diagnosis and pest detection. You can review Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy
GBIF — provides species information and distribution data. No personal data is shared with GBIF.
Advertising
PlantNeo displays ads through Google AdMob. AdMob may use your device's advertising identifier to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads through your device settings under Privacy.
Data Security
All communication between the app and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS. We do not store any photos or personal data on our servers.
Children's Privacy
PlantNeo is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at faruqquegarden@gmail.com