Privacy Policy & Data Declaration for Geo Grow App

The Geo Grow App is a tree monitoring application developed to support sustainable environmental practices by tracking, documenting, and maintaining the health and lifecycle of planted trees. This privacy policy outlines how the app handles your data, what permissions it uses, and the purpose behind each.

1. Data Collection

Geo Grow collects only the essential data required for effective functionality and environmental tracking:

Location Data – Used to record and visualize the exact location of tree plantations.
Camera Access – Used to capture images of trees during various stages for monitoring their health over time.
Storage Access – Required to save or retrieve plant photos and documents locally on your device.
Internet Access – Used to communicate securely with the backend for data sync and project updates.

2. Data Usage

Location data is utilized to pin and display where each tree is planted. This helps in ecological tracking and field assessments.
Photos taken are stored and linked with individual trees to track growth and health over time.
No personal identifiers like names or phone numbers are collected unless explicitly required for internal reporting.
Geo Grow does not display ads or share any user data for marketing or analytics.

3. Account Management

User accounts, if applicable, are managed via internal project administration. Public sign-ups may be disabled, and account access is handled through pre-authorized personnel or partner organizations. For any account-related requests, users may contact the support team.

4. Data Sharing

Geo Grow does not share data with third-party entities. There are no embedded advertising SDKs, tracking tools, or external analytics libraries.

5. Data Encryption

All communication between the app and its backend systems is encrypted using HTTPS, ensuring secure transmission of all sensitive data, including GPS and image data.

6. Data Deletion

If a user or organization wishes to delete any data associated with tree records or user sessions, they may contact the Geo Grow team. Requests will be honored in accordance with privacy regulations and project protocols.

7. Android Permissions and Justification

Permission	Purpose
`android.permission.INTERNET`	To securely sync tree data and images with the remote server.
`android.permission.CAMERA`	To capture real-time photos of trees for their health timeline.
`android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`, `ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`	To tag each tree with precise GPS coordinates for monitoring and reporting.
`android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`	To store and retrieve tree images and project-related files locally.

8. Contact Information

For inquiries, data removal, or support requests, please contact the Geo Grow App Team at:

Email: info@agiletech.co.in
Website: https://agiletech.co.in/