Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 4, 2026

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Noxil ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Noxil (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Username, email address, profile information
• Plant Care Data: Plant names, care schedules, photos, and notes you add
• User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, messages, and photos you share
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our chat features

2.2 Device and Usage Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App usage patterns, features used, time spent in app
• Technical Data: IP address, crash reports, performance data

2.3 Media and Content

• Photos: Plant photos you take or select from your photo library
• Voice Messages: Audio recordings you create for chat features

3. Device Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions:

• Camera: To take photos of your plants for your plant care records
• Photo Library: To select existing photos from your device for plant profiles
• Microphone: To record voice messages for chat communications

You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.

4. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our plant care tracking services
• Enable social features and user-generated content sharing
• Facilitate communication between users through chat features
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Send important updates about our services
• Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our policies

5. User-Generated Content (UGC) and Community Guidelines

5.1 Content Standards

Users are strictly prohibited from posting, sharing, or transmitting content that includes:

• Adult/Sexual Content: Pornography, sexually explicit material, or inappropriate imagery
• Disturbing Content: Graphic violence, self-harm, or content designed to shock or disturb
• Gambling: Promotion of gambling activities, betting, or related services
• Illegal Substances: Content promoting or depicting illegal drug use or distribution
• Political Content: Political campaigns, partisan content, or politically divisive material
• Discriminatory Content: Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Spam or Misleading Content: False information, scams, or repetitive unwanted content

5.2 Content Moderation

We employ multiple measures to maintain community standards:

• Reporting System: Users can report inappropriate content or behavior
• Blocking Features: Users can block other users to prevent unwanted interactions
• Content Review: We review reported content and take appropriate action
• Account Suspension: Violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension
• Content Removal: We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Sell Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Content you choose to share publicly within the app
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with user notification)

7. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

7.1 Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: For optional features and communications
• Contract Performance: To provide our services as agreed
• Legitimate Interest: For app improvement and security

7.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

7.3 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Account data is typically deleted within 30 days of account deletion request.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

9. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

13. Consent

By using Noxil, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of March 4, 2026, and applies to all users of the Noxil mobile application.