PRIVACY POLICY FOR IYARD

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how iYard collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

iYard combines AI-powered garden and landscape design tools with cost estimation features to help you visualize and plan outdoor spaces.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Area measurements or garden dimensions (if manually entered)
  
• Design preferences, style selections, or material choices
  
• Optional notes or inputs you provide for customization

2.2 Photos and Images

• Garden, yard, or outdoor photos you upload for AI analysis
  
• Important: Photos are temporarily uploaded to secure servers for AI processing
  
• Photos are used solely for design visualization and cost estimation
  

2.3 Location (Optional)

• Approximate location may be used to improve cost estimation accuracy (local pricing, materials)
  
• Location data is not stored permanently. When you request a cost estimate, approximate location may be sent securely to our processing services only to improve local pricing accuracy.

2.4 Usage Limit Information

• To enforce free and paid usage limits, prevent abuse, and operate premium features, iYard may use a randomly generated installation identifier, subscription access status, feature usage counts, and usage time windows.

• This information is used only for app functionality, fair usage enforcement, and abuse prevention.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• Generate AI-powered garden and landscape transformations
  
• Provide accurate cost estimates based on your space and design
  
• Deliver premium features through in-app subscriptions
• Enforce free preview limits, subscription usage limits, and prevent misuse of AI features
  

3.2 AI Processing

• Uploaded photos are analyzed securely using AI technology
  
• The AI model identifies landscape features and estimates design layouts and material costs
  
• Generated visuals and results are returned to your device for preview and download
  

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Photos are temporarily stored during AI processing and automatically deleted after analysis
  
• Saved projects or AI results are stored locally on your device (if you choose to save them)
• Usage limit counters may be stored temporarily using Cloudflare Workers and Cloudflare KV. These counters are retained only for the short period needed to apply usage limits.
  

4.2 Security

• All data transmissions are encrypted (HTTPS)
  
• Secure server infrastructure is used for AI processing
  
• No unauthorized access or third-party sharing of your data
  

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AI Processing

• iYard uses secure AI image-processing services to analyze garden photos
  
• All third-party providers comply with strict data protection requirements
  

5.2 Payment Processing

• Subscriptions and purchases are handled exclusively through Apple’s secure payment system
  
• iYard does not collect or store any payment details

5.3 Cloudflare Infrastructure

• iYard uses Cloudflare Workers and Cloudflare KV to securely route AI requests, protect API keys, apply usage limits, and help prevent abuse.
• Cloudflare may process uploaded images, prompts, approximate location information, installation identifiers, subscription access status, and temporary usage counters only as needed to provide app functionality.

6. Data Retention

• Photos: Temporarily stored during AI processing, then deleted
  
• User Data: Stored locally on your device only
  
• AI Results: Saved locally if you choose to keep your project
• Usage Limit Counters: Temporarily retained only as needed to enforce usage limits, such as hourly or daily usage windows
• Installation Identifier: Stored on your device and used to apply usage limits and prevent abuse

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Photo Control

• You can manage camera and photo library access through your device settings
  
• You choose which photos to upload for analysis
  
• Photos are used only for the requested design and cost analysis
  

7.2 Location Control

• You can grant or revoke location permission at any time
  
• Location data is used only to improve local pricing accuracy
  

7.3 Subscription

• You may cancel your subscription anytime through Apple’s subscription management settings
  

8. Children’s Privacy

iYard is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any significant changes will be communicated within the app or via an updated version on the App Store listing.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

📧 Email: ensverse@gmail.com