Last updated: December 10, 2025
NextGenBioPest Pest Detector ("NextGenBioPest", "the App", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect information when you use our Android mobile application. It also explains your rights regarding your data and how you may exercise them.
By downloading, installing, or using the App, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
NextGenBioPest Pest Detector is designed to help users identify whether a plant is infected by a specific pest. The App uses artificial intelligence and image analysis to process photos submitted by users. Users may either select existing images from their device gallery or capture new images using the device camera.
To continuously improve the accuracy and effectiveness of our AI pest detection model, submitted images may be stored securely and used for future model training and research.
The App does not require users to create an account and does not intentionally collect personally identifiable information such as names, phone numbers, physical addresses, or email addresses. Personal information is only collected if you voluntarily provide it when contacting us for support or inquiries.
When you use the App, you may upload photos from your device's photo gallery or take new photos using the device camera. These images are used to analyze plant health and detect pests. Uploaded images are transmitted to our secure cloud servers located within the European Union. The images may be stored and later used for improving and training our AI models.
You are responsible for ensuring that images you upload do not contain personal or sensitive information. We recommend avoiding photos that include people, personal belongings, or identifiable locations.
The App may request access to your device's microphone. This access is required to support camera-related functionality or potential future features. The App does not intentionally record, store, or transmit audio data.
When you use the App, certain technical and usage data may be collected automatically, including device type, operating system version, application version, crash logs, and anonymized usage statistics. This data is collected to ensure app stability, performance optimization, and feature improvement.
The App requests access to your device's camera to allow you to capture photos of plants for pest detection. It requests access to your photo gallery so that you may upload existing images for analysis. Microphone access may be requested as required by Android for camera operation or related features. These permissions are essential for the core functionality of the App and are only used for their stated purposes.
You may manage or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings. However, revoking certain permissions may limit the App's functionality.
The images you provide are used to analyze plant health and identify pests. Stored images may also be used for research and development purposes, including improving and training our artificial intelligence models.
Technical and analytics data is used to monitor app performance, understand user interaction, detect bugs, and improve the overall user experience.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.
The App uses Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage and performance data. This helps us understand how users interact with the App and improve its functionality. Google Analytics may collect device identifiers, usage patterns, and diagnostic data in accordance with Google's privacy policies.
All analytics data is processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
All data collected by the App, including uploaded images and analytics data, is stored and processed on secure cloud servers located within the European Union. We do not transfer data outside the EU unless required by law or with appropriate legal safeguards in place.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your data includes your explicit consent, the necessity of processing for providing the App's services, and our legitimate interest in improving and securing our AI technology.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by discontinuing use of the App or contacting us using the details provided below.
Uploaded images and associated technical data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including AI model improvement, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Data may be anonymized and retained for research and statistical purposes.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure cloud infrastructure, encryption, access controls, and regular security monitoring.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. You may also have the right to object to certain processing activities and to request data portability.
To exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details below.
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data through the App, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the App after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: dpo@aua.gr