Privacy Policy for MyCare Buddy
Effective Date: 8/22/2025
At MyCare Buddy, your privacy and the protection of your personal health information are our top priorities. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we may share it with, and how we keep it safe.
1. Information We Collect
When you use MyCare Buddy, we may collect:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number (for account creation and communication).
- Health Information (User-Submitted): Notes, symptoms, medications, vitals, daily logs, and any other health-related entries you provide.
- Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as device type, browser, and app usage patterns (to improve performance and user experience).
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
- Provide you with access to the MyCare Buddy app and its features.
- Generate reports, transcripts, and "read aloud" summaries for doctor visits.
- Send reminders and notifications related to your health logs.
- Improve our app, services, and user support.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, or important information regarding your account.
3. Disclosure of Information
We will never sell your personal or health information. Information may only be disclosed in the following limited ways:
- With Your Consent: If you choose to share transcripts, reports, or summaries with your healthcare provider.
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the app (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to prevent fraud, security threats, or harm.
4. Method of Disclosure
Any information you choose to share (e.g., transcripts for your doctor) will only be disclosed through:
- User Action: You select when and how to share your health notes.
- Secure Channels: PDF or digital file sharing, email (if you choose), or display directly within the app.
We do not automatically send your information to third parties.
5. Security Practices
We take safeguarding your information seriously and use the following measures:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission (SSL/TLS) and at rest where applicable.
- Access Controls: User accounts are protected by login credentials. Only you can access your personal logs unless you choose to share them.
- Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary to provide our services.
- Regular Monitoring: Our systems are monitored for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.
6. Your Choices & Rights
- You can view, edit, or delete your health logs at any time.
- You may request deletion of your account and all related data by contacting us at mycarebuddyapp@gmail.com.
- You control if and when to share transcripts or reports with healthcare providers.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or app notification.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
📧 mycarebuddyapp@gmail.com