Fern — Privacy Details

This page covers privacy details specific to Fern. Please also read our main Privacy Policy for the full picture.

What Fern Collects

In addition to our standard data collection, Fern may collect:

• Plant data: Names, photos, and care schedules for your plants
• Watering logs: When you water, fertilize, or perform other care tasks
• Reminders: Your notification preferences and schedules
• Photos: Images you upload of your plants
• [PLACEHOLDER: Any plant identification API data if applicable]

How This Data Is Used

Your plant data helps me:

• Send you timely care reminders
• Track the health and history of your plants
• Improve care recommendations based on how plants thrive
• [PLACEHOLDER: Any community features or plant sharing functionality]

Photo Storage

When you upload plant photos:

• Photos are stored securely in the cloud
• I use them only to display your plant gallery and history
• Photos are never shared publicly unless you choose to share them
• [PLACEHOLDER: Compression, backup, and storage limits]

Plant Identification

[PLACEHOLDER: If Fern uses plant ID features]

If you use plant identification:

• Photos are sent to our identification service
• I retain identified species data to improve recommendations
• You can delete your plant data (including photos) anytime

Data Sync

• Your plant collection syncs across devices if you have an account
• Local-only mode is available if you prefer not to sync
• [PLACEHOLDER: Offline functionality details]

Questions?

Reach out at [PLACEHOLDER: support email] if you have questions about how Fern handles your data.

I'm here to help your plants thrive — and to keep your data safe while I do it.