Privacy Policy
We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how TreeDeck works.
✅ Our Privacy Commitments
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Your data is not used for advertising purposes.
We exist to help communities document and share trees.
We use industry-standard security measures.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and username. This helps us provide you with a personalized experience and communicate important updates.
Tree Data
When you add trees to TreeDeck, we store the information you provide including photos, location data, species information, and measurements. This data helps build our community tree database.
Usage Information
We may collect basic usage statistics to help improve TreeDeck, such as which features are most popular and how the app is being used.
How We Use Your Information
Community Tree Database: Your tree submissions help create a valuable community resource for documenting local trees.
Service Improvement: We use aggregated, anonymous data to improve TreeDeck's features and user experience.
Communication: We may send you important updates about your account or TreeDeck features (you can opt out of non-essential emails).
Security: We use your information to protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform.
Data Sharing
Public Tree Information
Tree information you add to TreeDeck (photos, locations, species data) is publicly visible to help build our community tree database. This is the core purpose of TreeDeck - sharing tree information with the community.
Private Information
Your email address and other personal account information is kept private and is not shared with other users or third parties, except as required by law.
Your Rights
Access Your Data
You can view and download your tree submissions and account information at any time.
Edit Your Information
You can update your tree information and account details whenever you want.
Delete Your Account
You can request account deletion, though tree data may remain for community benefit.
Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a standard format.
Security
We take the security of your information seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect it:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal information by our team
- Secure hosting infrastructure
Cookies and Tracking
TreeDeck uses minimal cookies and tracking:
Essential Cookies: We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.
Analytics: We may use basic analytics to understand how TreeDeck is used, but this data is anonymized.
No Advertising Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
Children's Privacy
TreeDeck is designed to be family-friendly, but we require users to be at least 13 years old or have parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll notify users through the app and update the "Last Updated" date below. Continued use of TreeDeck after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
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Last Updated: August 18, 2025