Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Nephrolith ("the App", "Service", "We", "Us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our application.

Academic and Medical Disclaimer

Nephrolith is an academic research project developed by students of SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (SIMATS) under academic supervision.

This application is intended for educational and research purposes only. It does NOT provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical advice. Users must consult qualified healthcare professionals for any medical decisions.

The app is not an official hospital or institutional healthcare service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Health-related information voluntarily provided by users

Images and Health Data

Users may optionally upload medical images for educational analysis. These analyses are for research support only and should not be considered medical or diagnostic advice.

Usage Data

• Device type, OS, and identifiers
• App usage interactions
• Log data such as IP address and session activity

Sensitive Health Data

Any health-related data you provide is treated as sensitive personal information. We implement reasonable technical safeguards such as secure storage, controlled access, and data minimization practices.

How We Use Information

• To operate and maintain the application
• To support academic research functionality
• To improve app performance and user experience
• To respond to support requests
• To send important service updates if necessary

Third-Party Services

We may use secure hosting providers, analytics tools, or backend services to operate the application. These providers process data only to support app functionality and are expected to protect your data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for academic research, legal obligations, or service functionality. Data may be anonymized or deleted when no longer required.

Data Transfer

Your information may be processed on servers located in India or other secure locations. By using the app, you consent to such processing.

Your Rights and Data Deletion

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data at any time. To request deletion, contact us at:

Email: renalcalculi.ios@gmail.com

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no electronic system is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated revision date.

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