Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Viridia Lab is committed to protecting your privacy. Our mission with Babbeleaf is to create a secure, respectful environment for professionals and enthusiasts working with bio-sensing plant technologies. This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. We only collect the minimum necessary data for secure use of the Babbeleaf platform.

    When you register:

    • Your name,
    • E-mail address,
    • Password,
    • and User type (e.g, Hobbyist Gardner, Government Agency, etc.).

    User Type data:

    • Institution or organization,
    • Department,
    • Areas of study or focus,
    • Babbeleaf device serial number.
  3. Device and Usage Data:
  4. When using a Babbeleaf device or uploading data:

    • No GPS location data is captured unless you specifically elect to include GPS data in your signal captures,
    • No personal identifiers are captured,
    • We may collect aggregate, anonymized data about sensor readings, environmental conditions, or device usage.

    This helps us improve system performance and support scientific research — never at the cost of personal privacy.

  5. Sharing & Publication
  6. Users may opt to share data with the community or contribute to public datasets. In such cases:

    • All data is stripped of personal identifiers,
    • Data is shared only in anonymized, aggregate form.
  7. Cookies
  8. Babbeleaf.com uses cookies for login persistence and basic session management only. We do not use third-party tracking, advertising cookies, or behavioral profiling.

  9. Your Rights
    • Access your data at any time,
    • Request correction or deletion,
    • Control what profile info is publicly visible,
    • and Withdraw consent to data usage.
    • For requests or questions, email: support@babbeleaf.com

  10. Children's Privacy
  11. The Babbeleaf device is not intended for use by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

  12. Changes to This Policy
  13. We’ll post updates on this page and, for major changes, notify registered users by email.