Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 02, 2026
Your privacy is important to us
Quick Summary
• We collect only the information necessary to provide our gardening services
• Your personal data is never sold to third parties
• You have full control over your data and can delete your account anytime
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Cookies are used to improve your experience
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to EdenVatika's Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our gardening companion application and related services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. By using EdenVatika, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service. This policy may change from time to time, and your continued use of the service after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Profile photo (optional)
- Location information (city, region, hardiness zone)
- Account credentials (encrypted password)
Gardening Data
To provide personalized gardening assistance, we collect:
- Garden beds and layouts you create
- Plants you add to your garden
- Planting dates, harvest logs, and observations
- Photos you upload of your plants
- Notes, tasks, and journal entries
- Companion planting preferences
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and general location
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Interaction data (clicks, searches, preferences)
- Error logs and performance data
Communication Data
When you contact us or interact with notifications:
- Support requests and correspondence
- Email and push notification preferences
- Feedback and survey responses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Provide Services:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide personalized planting recommendations
- Track your garden progress and harvests
- Send planting reminders and notifications
- Generate seasonal calendars for your location
To Improve Our Service:
- Analyze usage patterns and preferences
- Develop new features and improvements
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Conduct research and analytics
- Test and optimize performance
To Communicate:
- Send important service updates
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters and gardening tips (with your consent)
- Notify you of new features
For Security and Legal Compliance:
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and property
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS.
Password Protection
Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and never stored in plain text.
Secure Servers
Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access and regular security updates.
Access Controls
Strict internal policies limit employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
Important: While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction:
Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion:
Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten).
Data Portability:
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Opt-Out:
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Restriction:
Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.
To exercise your rights:
Visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@edenvatika.com
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
Active Accounts: While your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal compliance.
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law (e.g., transaction records, tax information).
Backups: Deleted data may persist in backup systems for up to 90 days before permanent deletion.
9. Children's Privacy
EdenVatika is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Users between 13-18 years old must have parental consent to use our service.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@edenvatika.com.
10. Third-Party Services
Our service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services.
Third-Party Services We Use:
- Email service providers (for transactional emails)
- Analytics platforms (for usage statistics)
- Cloud storage (for uploaded photos)
- Payment processors (if applicable)
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our platform.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
Notification of Changes: We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Email to your registered address
- In-app notification
- Prominent notice on our website
Your Continued Use: Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Effective Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Email: privacy@edenvatika.com
General Support: support@edenvatika.com
Website: www.edenvatika.com
Address: Alpa Temps, Vindwashni Street, Kadamkuan, Patna, Bihar 800003
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.
For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- Right to data portability (if Practicle)
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
Our lawful basis for processing your data includes consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests.