1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Heart Scan ("we," "us," or "our") collects, manages, and protects your information. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal and health-related data.
We may refine this policy as our features evolve. Any changes will be posted within the app with an updated "Last Updated" date. By continuing to use Heart Scan, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the app.
2. Data Collection & Usage
We may collect the following information to provide and improve our services:
Information You Provide
When you set up your profile or log health statistics, you provide us with information (inter alia, gender, age, weight records, height, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation readings, physical activity level, lifestyle choices, other similar information you log using the App) which you may fill in and record when you choose tracking physical parameters for your convenience. All Personal details related to your use of the App are stored locally on your device and cannot be not transferred to our server. This information is never shared with third parties, unless you share it by yourself. You can remove or alter it at any time. It will be fully erased from your device if you choose to uninstall the App.
Camera Permission
To measure your heart rate, we require access to your device's camera. We do not collect, store, or upload any photos or videos from your camera roll. You can grant or withdraw this permission at any time via your device's Settings.
HealthKit Integration
Heart Scan may request permission to read or write to the Apple HealthKit database in order to sync heart rate or activity data.
We do not use HealthKit data for advertising or similar services. We do not sell HealthKit data to any third party.
Automatically Collected Information
To ensure app stability and performance, we may automatically collect: IP address, device identifiers (IDFA/IDFV), operating system version, and general location (time zone/city level), usage statistics and crash reports.
3. How We Disclose Your Information
Heart Scan does not sell your personal information. We only disclose information to third parties in the following cases:
Service Providers: To companies that help us with cloud hosting or app analytics.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Third-Party AI Services
We utilize third-party services to provide core functionalities, analyze app performance, and support our marketing efforts. These partners may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
AI Services (OpenAI): To provide certain analysis or health-related insights, we may use services provided by OpenAI (GPT). When you interact with these features, specific data (such as logged health statistics) may be processed by OpenAI to generate responses. This data is used solely to provide the service and is governed by OpenAI’s privacy standards. You can learn more by visiting the OpenAI Privacy Policy.
Google Firebase: We use Firebase to monitor app performance and usage patterns. You can learn more by visiting the Google Privacy Policy.
AppsFlyer: We use AppsFlyer to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and understand how users find our app. You can learn more by visiting the AppsFlyer Privacy Policy.
Facebook: We use the Facebook SDK to track marketing conversions and deliver relevant advertisements. You can learn more by visiting the Facebook Privacy Policy.
5. Age Limitation
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Medical Disclaimer
7.1 Heart Scan is a fitness and wellness tool intended for informational purposes only. It is not a medical device and is not designed to diagnose, prevent, or treat any medical condition.
7.2 The insights and heart rate scores provided should not be treated as medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making decisions regarding your health or medication based on app data.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California), you may have the right to access, delete, or limit the processing of your personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us via the email below.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, please reach out to us:
Email: [email protected]