Privacy Policy
AI Data Processing
We use AI to enhance your experience. Your data is processed securely and efficiently.
Your metadata (IP address, browser information, and usage patterns) may be processed during your visit.
Indoor Growing Weather Feature
Our Indoor Growing Weather feature provides specialized weather data and environmental analysis for indoor cultivation purposes.
How Weather Data is Processed
When you use the Indoor Growing Weather feature:
- Your location query (city name or coordinates) is sent to OpenWeatherMap API
- Weather data is retrieved and displayed in the application
- All environmental calculations (VPD, DLI estimates, etc.) are performed client-side
- No location history or search queries are stored by ottcouture
- No cookies are used to track your weather searches
Privacy Note: We designed this feature to minimize data sharing. Your location data is only shared with OpenWeatherMap when you actively use the weather feature.
Environmental Weather Feature
Our Environmental Weather feature provides weather data and environmental analysis for plant cultivation purposes.
How Weather Data is Processed
When you use the Environmental Weather feature:
- Your location query (city name or coordinates) is sent to OpenWeatherMap API
- Weather data is retrieved and displayed in the application
- All environmental calculations (VPD, DLI estimates, etc.) are performed client-side
- No location history or search queries are stored by ottcouture
- No cookies are used to track your weather searches
Privacy Note: We designed this feature to minimize data sharing. Your location data is only shared with OpenWeatherMap when you actively use the weather feature.
Important: Data Storage Policy
We currently DO NOT store or retain any user data on our servers.
This means we cannot provide copies of your information upon request, as we do not maintain this data ourselves.
For access to your data, please contact the relevant third-party service providers listed below.
Introduction
At OttCouture AI, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
This privacy policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines your rights regarding your personal data.
Our Data Storage Practices
ottcouture currently does not store or retain any user data on our servers.
When you use our services, your data flows through our application to the relevant third-party providers (listed below) but is not stored by us. This includes:
- User inputs to AI tools (processed but not stored)
- Technical metadata (processed but not stored)
- Usage data (processed but not stored)
Important: Since we do not store your data, we cannot provide copies of your information upon request.
To access data related to your use of our services, please contact the relevant third-party providers directly.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, use our services, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, and usage data.
Weather Data
For our weather-related features, we use the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch weather data based on the location you provide. When you enter a location:
- Your location input is sent directly to the OpenWeatherMap API
- We do not store your location information on our servers
- All data processing occurs client-side in your browser
- No personal data is associated with your weather requests
Third-Party Services
OpenWeatherMap API: We use this service to provide weather data for our environmental applications. When you use our weather features:
- Your requests are subject to OpenWeatherMap's terms of service and privacy policy
- OpenWeatherMap may collect anonymous usage data such as API calls and locations queried
- No personal identifying information is shared with OpenWeatherMap
For more information about OpenWeatherMap's data practices, please visit their privacy policy at: https://openweather.co.uk/privacy-policy
AI Data Sharing
We share data with the following third parties:
Together.ai
Purpose: AI processing for plant analysis and chat features
Data shared: User inputs, queries, uploaded images
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Together.ai directly for data access requests
Meta (LLAMA Models)
Purpose: AI language model processing for chat and analysis features
Data shared: User queries, conversations, context information
Model: LLAMA (Large Language Model)
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Note: Meta's LLAMA models are used through Together.ai's API infrastructure
Data access: Contact Meta directly for data access requests
Vercel
Purpose: Website hosting and analytics
Data shared: Usage data, IP addresses, browser information
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Vercel directly for data access requests
Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Website performance and usage analytics
Data shared: Anonymized usage patterns, page views
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Vercel directly for data access requests
OpenWeatherMap API
Purpose: Weather data for environmental analysis features
Data shared: Location queries (city names, coordinates), IP address
Location: United Kingdom
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Note: Location data is only transmitted when you use the Environmental Weather feature
Data access: Contact OpenWeatherMap directly for data access requests
Third Parties & Data Processors
We share data with the following third parties:
Together.ai
Purpose: AI processing for plant analysis and chat features
Data shared: User inputs, queries, uploaded images
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Together.ai directly for data access requests
Meta (LLAMA Models)
Purpose: AI language model processing for chat and analysis features
Data shared: User queries, conversations, context information
Model: LLAMA (Large Language Model)
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Note: Meta's LLAMA models are used through Together.ai's API infrastructure
Data access: Contact Meta directly for data access requests
Vercel
Purpose: Website hosting and analytics
Data shared: Usage data, IP addresses, browser information
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Vercel directly for data access requests
Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Website performance and usage analytics
Data shared: Anonymized usage patterns, page views
Location: United States
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Data access: Contact Vercel directly for data access requests
OpenWeatherMap API
Purpose: Weather data for environmental analysis features
Data shared: Location queries (city names, coordinates), IP address
Location: United Kingdom
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Note: Location data is only transmitted when you use the Environmental Weather feature
Data access: Contact OpenWeatherMap directly for data access requests
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectify inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Important: Since we do not store your data, our ability to fulfill certain rights (such as access, rectification, and erasure) is limited.
To exercise these rights for data processed by our third-party providers, please contact them directly.
For any questions about your rights, please contact us at: otcdmin@outlook.com
Data Retention
ottcouture does not retain any user data on our servers.
Our third-party providers may have their own data retention policies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including encryption of data in transit.
Data Minimization
Our application follows the principle of data minimization. We only process the data necessary to provide our services:
- Environmental calculations are performed client-side
- We do not collect or store unnecessary user data
- Weather data is ephemeral and not persisted between sessions
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
otcdmin@outlook.com
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date.
Last updated: May 18, 2024