You can delete your Verdica account using any of the following methods:
Open the Verdica app and sign in
Tap your Profile icon (bottom navigation bar)
Scroll down and tap "Delete Account"
Confirm deletion when prompted. This action cannot be undone. Your data is erased from all 17 database tables immediately upon confirmation (typically within seconds).
If you cannot access the App, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Account Deletion Request" from the email address associated with your Google account. We will process your request within 72 hours.
You may also revoke Verdica's access to your Google account at myaccount.google.com/permissions. This prevents future logins. To also delete your stored data, follow up with an email to [email protected] with the subject "DELETE MY ACCOUNT" from your registered email.
Upon account deletion, the following data is permanently and irreversibly erased from all database tables:
| Data Category | What's Deleted | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Account information | Email, display name, Google ID, profile data | Hard delete from users.db |
| Scan history | All plant scans, species IDs, identification results, feedback | Hard delete from activity.db |
| Garden data | All gardens, plants, nicknames, care schedules, companion data | Hard delete; AES keys destroyed |
| Substance/drug entries | All substance names, dosages, frequencies, notes | Hard delete; AES keys destroyed |
| Chat messages | All AI Garden Chat conversations | Hard delete; AES keys destroyed |
| Light Scout data | All light measurements, spot names, readings | Hard delete; AES keys destroyed |
| Waiver acceptances | All waiver records linked to your account | Hard delete (see exception below) |
| Remedy/apothecary data | All saved remedies and preparations | Hard delete |
| Push notification tokens | All device push tokens | Hard delete |
Total tables affected: 17 database tables are purged during account deletion.
Encryption key destruction: All AES-256-GCM encryption keys associated with your account are permanently discarded, rendering any residual encrypted data fragments mathematically irrecoverable.
This retained record contains ONLY:
This record is retained for seven (7) years from the date of account deletion, solely for the purpose of defending legal claims. This retained data is never used for marketing, profiling, or any purpose other than legal compliance.
After 7 years, this record is automatically purged.
To cancel your subscription before deleting your account:
If you delete your account without cancelling your subscription, you must cancel it separately through Google Play to stop future charges. Cat Barn LLC is not responsible for charges incurred after account deletion if you did not cancel your subscription.
Account deletion removes all data from Cat Barn LLC's servers. However, data previously shared with third-party services is subject to those services' own retention policies:
| Service | Data Sent | Their Retention | How to Request Deletion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant.id (Kindwise) | Scan photos | ~30 days | Kindwise Privacy Policy |
| Google Gemini API | Chat messages | Up to 30 days | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google OAuth | Auth tokens | Per Google terms | Revoke access |
All third-party retained data expires automatically within their stated retention periods (typically 30 days). You may also wish to revoke Verdica's access in your Google account settings after deleting your account.
Before deleting your account, you may request a copy of all your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON) in accordance with GDPR Article 20 (Right to Data Portability).
To request a data export, email [email protected] with the subject "Data Export Request." We will fulfill your request within 30 days.
Note: Once your account is deleted, data export is no longer possible. Please export your data before initiating deletion.
For questions about account deletion or data erasure:
Cat Barn LLC
Email: [email protected]
Boise, Idaho, United States