Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2023

At Botanic Base, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy outlines the information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your data when you use our mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

Information Collection and Use

In order to provide you with our services, we collect and process the following information:

  • Device Location

We collect your device's location data to help you find plant stores near you. This data is processed through the Yelp API, and we do not store this information on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with our services and enhance your user experience, such as showing you plant stores near your location.
  • To improve the overall quality and functionality of the App.
  • To communicate with you regarding any changes to our services, updates, or announcements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with any third parties, except as described below:

  • Yelp API: We share your device's location data with the Yelp API to provide you with information about plant stores near you. Yelp's use of your information is governed by their Privacy Policy, which can be found at: https://terms.yelp.com/privacy/en_us/20220831_en_us/.

Data Storage

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide you with our services and for legitimate and essential business purposes, such as maintaining the performance of the App, making data-driven decisions about new features, and complying with our legal obligations.

Security

We are committed to protecting the security of your information. We employ reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Compliance with European Data Protection Regulation

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). BotanicBase aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

In compliance with GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you. You can access, update, or request deletion of your personal information directly within the Service or by contacting us at BotanicBase Support.
  • The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information.
  • The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable, and commonly used format.
  • The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where BotanicBase relied on your consent to process your personal information.

Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

If you believe that we have not complied with your data protection rights under GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at BotanicBase Support.