Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
At istoxictocats.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. Specifically, we use:
- Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
- Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., page views, session duration). This data is anonymized and does not identify you personally.
b. AI Vision and Image Data
When you use our "Identify Plant" feature:
- Image Processing: Images you upload are processed using Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite AI model.
- Data Retention: We do not permanently store your uploaded images on our servers. Images are processed in memory and validated only for the duration of the analysis session.
- Usage: Your images are used solely for the purpose of identifying the plant and providing toxicity information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the functionality of our website.
- Analyze usage patterns to make the site better.
- Display relevant advertisements to support the free operation of this service.
3. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to other websites (e.g., ASPCA, Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].