Privacy Policy of Mobile App

Effective Date: January 13, 2025
Last Updated: January 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Hormone Insight Mobile App (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application that provides access to landmark medical studies and research.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Profile Information: Name and email address (stored locally on your device)
Reading Preferences: Bookmarked articles, reading goals, and category preferences
Usage Data: Reading time tracking, articles read, and reading sessions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature interactions, and performance data
Technical Data: IP address, device identifiers, and crash reports

2.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Supabase: For accessing our medical studies database
Expo: For app functionality and updates

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide access to landmark medical studies and research
Personalize your reading experience and recommendations
Track your reading progress and maintain reading statistics
Improve app functionality and user experience
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Ensure app security and prevent fraud

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Profile information (name, email) is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
Bookmarks and reading preferences are stored locally on your device
Reading session data and statistics are stored locally on your device

4.2 Cloud Storage

Medical studies content is accessed from our Supabase database
No personal information is stored in our cloud databases
All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols

4.3 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures
Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols
Local data is protected by your device’s security features

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access: View and export your locally stored data
Correction: Update your profile information at any time
Deletion: Delete your profile and reading data from the app
Portability: Export your reading statistics and bookmarks
Opt-out: Disable analytics and usage tracking in app settings

7. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that the information you provide may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.

9. Data Retention

Local Data: Retained until you delete the app or clear app data
Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes
Support Communications: Retained for up to 1 year after resolution

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy in the app
Sending a notification through the app
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@hormoneinsight.com
Website: https://hormoneinsight.com

12. Specific Disclosures

12.1 Medical Information Disclaimer

This app provides access to medical research and studies for educational purposes only. We do not collect, store, or process personal health information (PHI) or medical records.

12.2 Professional Use

This app is designed for healthcare professionals, medical students, and researchers. Content is intended for professional educational use only.

12.3 Offline Functionality

Some app features work offline using cached data. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

By using the Hormone Insight Mobile App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.