Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/11/2024
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how MyAllergies ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, processes, and discloses your information, including personal information and medical data, in conjunction with your access to and use of our allergy tracking service.
When you use our service, you trust us with sensitive personal and medical information. We take your privacy very seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. Please read it carefully.
By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our service.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Service:
Personal and Medical Information
We collect and store:
•Full name and contact information
•Email address and phone number
•Emergency contact information
•Medical information including:
-Food and medication allergies
-Severity of allergies
-Medical notes and instructions
-Previous allergic reactions
-Healthcare provider information
•Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
•Profile preferences and settings
•Physical shipping address (for allergy cards)
Service Usage Information
We automatically collect:
•Access times and dates
•Pages and features used
•Device information (type, OS, browser)
•IP address and location data
•QR code scan statistics
•Search queries and results
•Error logs and performance data
•Interaction with notifications
•Subscription status and history
User-Generated Content
We collect content you create:
•Custom allergy lists and profiles
•Shared allergy information
•Comments and feedback
•Support requests
•Custom card designs
•Profile pictures
•Emergency instructions
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Core Service Functionality
•Creating and managing your allergy profiles
•Generating QR codes for allergy information sharing
•Processing physical allergy card orders
•Managing subscription services
•Providing AI-powered recommendations
•Facilitating emergency contact access
•Processing payments through Stripe
•Sending critical alerts and notifications
Service Improvement
•Analyzing usage patterns
•Improving user experience
•Developing new features
•Enhancing security measures
•Optimizing performance
•Research and analytics
•Training our AI systems
•Quality assurance testing
Communication
•Service updates and announcements
•Subscription status notifications
•Order confirmations and shipping updates
•Security alerts
•Marketing communications (with consent)
•Customer support responses
•Emergency notifications
•Legal and policy updates
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share your information with:
Service Providers
•Payment processors (Stripe)
•Cloud hosting providers
•Email service providers
•Analytics services
•Customer support platforms
•Card printing services
•Shipping carriers
•Security and fraud prevention services
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information:
•To comply with laws
•To respond to legal requests
•To protect our rights
•To prevent fraud
•To respond to emergencies
•To fulfill government requests
•To protect public safety
Data Security
We implement robust security measures:
Technical Measures
•End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
•Regular security audits
•Multi-factor authentication
•Secure data backups
•Intrusion detection systems
•Vulnerability scanning
•Access logging and monitoring
•Data loss prevention tools
Organizational Controls
•Employee security training
•Access control policies
•Data handling procedures
•Incident response plans
•Regular compliance reviews
•Vendor security assessments
•Privacy impact assessments
•Security certification maintenance
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights:
Access and Control
•Access your personal information
•Correct inaccurate data
•Delete your account and data
•Export your data
•Restrict processing
•Object to processing
•Withdraw consent
•Manage marketing preferences
Data Portability
You can request:
•A copy of your data
•Transfer to another service
•Export in common formats
•Specific data selections
•Historical data access
•Emergency contact updates
•Subscription data
Children's Privacy
We comply with COPPA and protect children's privacy:
Age Restrictions
•Users must be 13+ to create accounts
•Parents must create accounts for children under 13
•We verify parental consent
•We collect minimal information from children
•Parents can review and manage children's data
•Special protections for family accounts
•Immediate deletion of unauthorized child data
Parental Rights
Parents/guardians can:
•Review their child's information
•Request data deletion
•Restrict information collection
•Update child's information
•Control sharing settings
•Manage emergency contacts
•Monitor account activity
International Data Transfers
We process data globally:
•Data may be transferred internationally
•We ensure appropriate safeguards
•We comply with data transfer regulations
•We use standard contractual clauses
•We maintain data transfer impact assessments
•We monitor international compliance
•We respect local privacy laws
Data Retention
We retain data as follows:
•Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
•Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days
•Backup retention: 90 days
•Payment information: As required by law
•Usage logs: 12 months
•Support requests: 24 months
•Emergency contact info: Until updated
•Marketing preferences: Until opt-out
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy:
•Changes effective upon posting
•Notice provided for material changes
•Email notifications sent
•30-day notice for significant changes
•Continued use implies acceptance
•Previous versions available on request
•Change logs maintained
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns:
•Privacy Officer: [email protected]
•Support: [email protected]
•Legal: [email protected]
MyAllergies
PO Box 492
Rockwall, TX 75087
This privacy policy was last updated on December 11, 2024. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact us.