Privacy Policy

Last updated: 5 January 2026

AgrowGuide ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

a) Website - Automatically Collected Information

When you visit AgrowGuide, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Cookies (analytics and ads)

b) Website - Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us or submit forms, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Your message or request

c) Mobile Application - Information We Collect

When you use the AgrowGuide mobile app ("Raised Bed Soil Calculator"), we collect and store the following information locally on your device:

User Preferences (stored locally):

  • Measurement unit preference (Metric or Imperial)
  • Theme preference (Light or Dark mode)
  • Custom bag sizes and labels you create
  • Whether you have purchased "Remove Ads" (stored locally)

In-App Purchase Information:

  • Purchase status for "Remove Ads" feature
  • This information is processed by Apple (App Store) and stored locally on your device
  • We do not have access to your payment information or Apple ID

Analytics (if enabled):

  • App usage data (via Google Analytics, if implemented)
  • Crash reports (if enabled)

We do not collect sensitive personal information, and all preference data is stored locally on your device only.

2. How We Use Your Information

Website

We use the collected data to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Analyze traffic
  • Provide personalized content
  • Improve gardening tools
  • Deliver ads
  • Respond to inquiries

Mobile Application

We use the collected data to:

  • Remember your preferences (units, theme, custom bags)
  • Provide personalized experience
  • Display ads (if you haven't purchased "Remove Ads")
  • Improve app functionality
  • Respond to support requests

All preference data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Website

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze website usage (Google Analytics)
  • Display ads (Google AdSense or future partners)
  • Improve user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Cookie Consent

Analytics and advertising cookies are only activated if you give consent in accordance with GDPR and Google requirements.

Mobile Application

The app uses local storage (AsyncStorage) to save your preferences on your device. This data is not shared with third parties and remains on your device.

4. Third Parties & Data Subprocessors

Website

We may share anonymized data with:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdSense
  • Hosting provider

These providers process anonymized data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR.

Mobile Application

We may share data with:

  • Apple (App Store): For in-app purchases. Apple processes payment information according to their privacy policy. We only receive confirmation of purchase status.
  • Google AdMob: For displaying ads in the app (if you haven't purchased "Remove Ads"). AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data. See Google's privacy policy for details.
  • Google Analytics (if implemented): For app analytics, in anonymized form.

In-App Purchases:

  • When you make an in-app purchase (e.g., "Remove Ads"), the transaction is processed entirely by Apple
  • We do not have access to your payment information, credit card details, or Apple ID
  • Purchase status is stored locally on your device only
  • Apple's privacy policy applies to all payment transactions

Advertising:

  • If you haven't purchased "Remove Ads", the app displays banner ads via Google AdMob
  • AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for ad personalization
  • You can remove ads by purchasing the "Remove Ads" in-app purchase
  • Once purchased, ads are permanently removed and no ad-related data is collected

We never sell personal data.

5. Data Storage and Local Storage

Mobile Application

All user preferences (measurement units, theme, custom bags, ads removed status) are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data:

  • Remains on your device only
  • Is not transmitted to our servers
  • Is not shared with third parties
  • Can be deleted by uninstalling the app

Website

We do not store personal data directly on our servers. All analytics data is collected by Google Analytics in an anonymized form.

6. GDPR – User Data Requests

Website

AgrowGuide does not store personal data directly.
All analytics data is collected by Google Analytics in an anonymized form, and we do not have access to information that can identify any individual user.

Because of this:

  • We cannot access or export user-specific data
  • We cannot identify individual users in Analytics
  • There is no personal data stored on our servers that can be deleted

If you wish to manage or delete your Google data, you can do so directly via:
https://myactivity.google.com/

Mobile Application

All preference data is stored locally on your device. To delete your data:

  • Uninstall the app: This will delete all locally stored preferences
  • Reset app data: You can reset preferences within the app settings

For in-app purchase data:

  • Purchase records are maintained by Apple
  • To manage your purchase data, contact Apple Support or visit: https://support.apple.com/

For ad-related data:

You may also contact us at contact@agrowguide.com if you have GDPR-related questions.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and mobile application are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Data Security

We take data protection seriously and follow industry-standard practices. For the mobile application, all preference data is stored locally on your device using secure storage methods.

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated at any time.
The "Last updated" date reflects the latest version.

For mobile app users, significant changes will be communicated through app updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: