Privacy Policy

Language and translations

The Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer on matplant.org may be available in languages other than English for convenience only.

The English version is the original and legally controlling version. If there is any inconsistency or conflict between a translation and the English text, the English version prevails.

Some or all translated text may be produced using automated translation tools and may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Data we process

Depending on how you use the Service, we may process: account and profile data (such as email address if you register); content you submit (including chat messages, forum posts, plant pages, and edits); technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and timestamps) needed to run and secure the site; and preferences (such as language or session settings, including cookies where used).

Purposes and legal bases

We use this data to provide and improve the Service, authenticate users, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations, and communicate with you about the Service where appropriate. Where required by law (for example under the GDPR), we rely on bases such as contract, legitimate interests (e.g. security and analytics), or consent (e.g. non-essential cookies if we ask for it).

Optional payments and purchase records

If you pay for optional features, we process personal data needed to operate checkout and your account (for example payment rail, amounts, currency, status, timestamps, and technical identifiers linked to the transaction). We use this to deliver what you paid for, prevent fraud, meet accounting or legal duties, and resolve disputes.

If the Service or a feature is discontinued, if servers are shut down, or if you delete your account, related records may be deleted or no longer accessible according to our retention rules and applicable law. Purchase history is not a guarantee that an online feature will stay available indefinitely; see the Terms of Use.

Terms of Use

Health-related information you share

We do not ask you to provide medical records or health profiles. If you choose to post in chat, forums, or other areas, your messages may voluntarily include health-related information. We process such content to operate the Service (for example hosting, moderation, and translation), based on contract and legitimate interests where applicable.

Please do not post special categories of personal data (such as detailed health diagnoses) unless necessary. If you do, you understand that other users may see it and that we handle it under this policy and applicable law, including the GDPR where it applies. You may request access, correction, or deletion via the contact details in the Impressum.

Cookies and consent

We use strictly necessary cookies for the site to work (session, security, and where you log in, authentication). If you agree, we also use optional cookies to record your choice and to enable aggregated anonymous usage statistics (approximate country from IP). You can accept or reject optional cookies and change your mind anytime.

Cookie settings

Sharing and retention

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with processors that help us host or operate the Service (e.g. hosting or email), subject to appropriate agreements. We retain data only as long as needed for these purposes or as required by law. Public content you post (e.g. chat or forum messages) may remain visible according to how the Service works.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, rectify, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, to object to certain processing, to data portability, and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact us using the details in the Impressum to exercise these rights.

Children

The Service is not directed at children under the age where parental consent is required in your country. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.