How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: [15th May 2026]
Welcome to YardIQ ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application YardIQ (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
When you use our App, we may automatically collect:
We may receive information from third-party services:
We use the collected information to:
Our App uses artificial intelligence services, including OpenAI's GPT models, to:
Our App requests notification permissions to:
Data Handling: Notification preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not send marketing notifications or share your notification data with third parties.
Control: You can disable notifications entirely through your device settings or customize notification types within the app settings.
Important: Photos and messages sent to AI services are processed according to their respective privacy policies. We do not store your photos permanently on our servers after analysis.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
You have full control over app permissions and can:
We only request permissions when needed for specific features and always explain why the permission is required before requesting access.
We may share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Our App requests location permissions to:
Data Handling: Location data is used only to fetch weather information and provide localized recommendations. We do not store your precise location permanently or share it with third parties except for weather service providers. Location data is processed locally on your device when possible.
Control: You can disable location sharing through your device settings. Without location access, the app will still function but weather-based recommendations will be unavailable.
Our App requests camera permissions to:
We request storage permissions to:
Data Handling: Photos are processed using AI services and are not permanently stored on our servers after analysis. Images are only used for the specific lawn analysis you request and are deleted from our systems within 24 hours. You can revoke camera and storage permissions through your device settings, though this will disable photo-based features.
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@yardly.app
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
If you are in the EU, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:
Our App may use similar technologies to cookies for analytics and functionality. These help us understand app usage and improve user experience. You can manage these preferences through your device settings.
This app complies with Google Play Store policies regarding sensitive permissions:
This privacy policy is accessible within the app through Settings > Legal & Privacy and is available at all times during app usage.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 15th May 2026 and was last updated on 15th May 2026.