Wild Bite Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1st 2025

Last Updated: October 1st 2025

Wild Bite ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Wild Bite mobile application (the "App"), available in the United States. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (Provided by You)

Email Address (optional, if you create an account or subscribe to newsletters)
Name or Username (if account creation is enabled)
Feedback or Support Requests

b. Location Data

Approximate or Precise Location: To show nearby foraging hotspots and seasonal plant availability, we may collect your location (with your permission). You can disable this in your device settings at any time.

c. Photos and Media

Uploaded Plant Images: Used for plant identification features. Images may be processed on-device or on secure servers, depending on your usage.

d. Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

Device type and OS version
App usage statistics
Crash logs
Interactions with features (e.g., identification tool, map usage, recipe views)

We use third-party tools such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Firebase, Apple Analytics) for diagnostic and usage insights to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To provide core app features (e.g., plant identification, map display)
To improve the accuracy and relevance of the app
To personalize content based on your location or preferences
To communicate with you if you've opted in (e.g., newsletters or support)
To ensure safety and provide warnings for toxic or dangerous plants
To detect and fix technical issues

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information with:

Service Providers: To assist in plant identification, cloud storage, analytics, and customer support
Legal Authorities: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights
Aggregated or Anonymized Data: May be used for research, product improvement, or educational purposes without identifying individual users

4. Your Privacy Choices

You have control over your data:

Location Services: You can disable location access in your device settings
Camera Access: Required for plant identification; you may revoke this at any time
Account Data (if applicable): You can delete your account or request your data by contacting us at [insert contact email]
Email Subscriptions: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide services and for legitimate business or legal purposes. Images and location data are not stored unless explicitly used to improve service (e.g., submitting plant photos for identification refinement).

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, no system can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Wild Bite is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may link to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., maps, analytics). Your interactions with these services are governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. If material changes are made, we may notify you via the App or by other means.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Wild Bite Team

Email: csappverse@hotmail.com

Website: www.appvers.info

App Store Data Disclosure Summary

In accordance with Apple App Store requirements, Wild Bite may collect:

Location Data (for foraging hotspot mapping)
User Content (plant photos)
Usage Data (analytics and performance monitoring)

All data collected is used solely to enhance user experience and ensure safety. No data is used for advertising or third-party marketing purposes.