Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how Plantly ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and website.
2. Responsible Party
Dennis van den Brock
Josef-Wolter-Weg 2
41569 Rommerskirchen
Germany
Email: dennisvandenbrock54@gmail.com
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Account Data
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Username (optional)
3.2 Plant Data
Data you enter about your plants:
- Plant names and species
- Care schedules and history
- Photos (stored locally or on our servers)
- Location within your home
- Notes
3.3 Error Tracking and Diagnostics
To ensure app stability and fix bugs, we use Sentry (sentry.io) for error tracking. This service automatically collects:
- Crash reports and error logs
- Device information (model, OS version)
- App version and state at time of error
- Anonymous session identifiers
This data is collected based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to maintain and improve app stability. Sentry processes data on servers in the EU/EEA. No personal content (plant names, photos, notes) is included in error reports.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain the Plantly service
- Send care reminders and notifications
- Sync your data across devices
- Improve our app and services
- Respond to your support requests
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on servers within the European Union. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With household members you explicitly invite to share plant care
- With service providers who assist in operating our services (under strict data protection agreements)
- When required by law
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Restrict processing of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at dennisvandenbrock54@gmail.com.
8. Cookies
Our website uses only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
dennisvandenbrock54@gmail.com