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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2025

At Gout Radar, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.

Our Privacy Commitment​

We do not collect any personal data. Your privacy is our top priority, and we have designed Gout Radar to operate with minimal data collection to protect your personal information.

Data We Do NOT Collect​

  • Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
  • Location data
  • Device identifiers
  • Usage analytics or behavioral data
  • Contact information
  • Social media profiles
  • Any other personally identifiable information

Health Information Storage​

Local Storage Only​

  • All your health information, including uric acid levels, dietary preferences, and health history, is stored exclusively on your device
  • Your personal health data is synced only to your personal iCloud account (if you choose to enable iCloud sync)
  • We, as developers, have no access to your health information

iCloud Integration​

  • If you enable iCloud sync, your health data is stored in your personal iCloud account
  • This data is encrypted and only accessible by you across your Apple devices
  • Apple's privacy policies apply to data stored in iCloud
  • We cannot access, view, or retrieve any data stored in your iCloud account

Photo Analysis Process​

How Food Photos Are Processed​

  • When you take a photo of food for purine analysis, the image is processed by AI technology
  • Photos are not linked to your personal account or identity
  • Images are analyzed anonymously for purine content identification
  • Photos may be temporarily processed on secure servers for AI analysis purposes only

Photo Data Handling​

  • Photos are not stored permanently on our servers
  • Images are automatically deleted after analysis is complete
  • No connection is made between analyzed photos and any personal information
  • We cannot identify who submitted which photos

Third-Party Services​

AI Analysis Partners​

  • We may use third-party AI services to analyze food images
  • These services process images anonymously without personal identifiers
  • Third-party providers are bound by strict data protection agreements
  • No personal information is shared with AI analysis providers

Apple Health Integration​

  • If you choose to integrate with Apple Health, data sharing is controlled by Apple's privacy framework
  • You control what data is shared and can revoke access at any time
  • All Apple Health data remains under Apple's privacy protection

Children's Privacy​

Gout Radar is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Data Security​

Security Measures​

  • All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
  • Local data storage uses iOS encryption mechanisms
  • We employ security best practices to protect against unauthorized access
  • Regular security audits are conducted to maintain data protection standards

Data Breach Response​

  • In the unlikely event of a security incident, we will investigate immediately
  • Since we don't collect personal data, personal information exposure risk is minimal
  • We will notify users if any security incident could affect their data

Your Rights and Choices​

Data Control​

  • You maintain complete control over your health data stored locally and in iCloud
  • You can delete the app and all local data at any time
  • iCloud data can be managed through your Apple ID settings

Opt-Out Options​

  • You can use Gout Radar without enabling iCloud sync
  • Photo analysis is optional and can be disabled in app settings
  • You can delete individual health records or all data from within the app

International Users​

GDPR Compliance (European Users)​

  • We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Since we don't collect personal data, most GDPR requirements are inherently satisfied
  • You have the right to request information about any data processing

CCPA Compliance (California Users)​

  • We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Since we don't sell or collect personal information, most CCPA obligations don't apply
  • California residents can contact us for any privacy-related questions

Changes to This Privacy Policy​

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy in the app
  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

Contact Us​

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

Transparency Report​

We believe in transparency about our privacy practices:

  • We have never received government requests for user data
  • We have never shared user data with third parties for marketing purposes
  • We conduct annual privacy audits to ensure compliance with this policy

This Privacy Policy is designed to be clear and understandable. If you have any questions about how we protect your privacy, please don't hesitate to contact us.