Privacy Policy

Our commitment to privacy

At Leaftide, we believe in collecting only what we need to provide you with a great gardening experience. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

What information we collect

Account information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your email address
• A password (stored securely and encrypted)
• Your chosen display name (if provided)

Approximate location

We use an approximate location to provide seasonal guidance and daylight calculations. We do not collect or store your precise address. This location data is used solely to improve your gardening experience and cannot be used to identify your exact whereabouts.

Garden data

We store the information you enter about your garden:

• Your plantings, varieties, and growing plans
• Pots and beds you've created
• Tasks and reminders you've set
• Notes and observations

Usage data

We collect basic usage information to improve Leaftide:

• Pages you visit
• Features you use
• Error logs and performance data

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain Leaftide's services
• Send you optional reminders and digests (if enabled)
• Calculate seasonal timelines and growing windows based on your approximate location
• Improve and optimize the service
• Respond to support requests
• Process payments (handled securely by our payment processor)

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard methods
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-party services

We use a limited number of third-party services:

• Payment processing: We use Stripe to process payments securely. We do not store your full credit card information.
• Hosting: Our servers are hosted on secure, reputable cloud infrastructure.
• Email delivery: We use email service providers to send you reminders and account notifications.

Cookies and tracking

Leaftide uses essential cookies to keep you logged in and provide core functionality. We use minimal analytics to understand how the service is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your garden data
• Opt out of optional email reminders

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@leaftide.com.

Data retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Children's privacy

Leaftide is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the service.

Contact us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

hello@leaftide.com