Introduction
Welcome to DoseMate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how DoseMate handles your data.
Key Point: DoseMate is an offline-first application. Your health data is stored locally on your device and is never uploaded to our servers or any cloud service.
Information We Collect
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
DoseMate stores the following information locally on your device:
- Medication Information: Names, dosages, schedules, and instructions for your medications
- Health Logs: Blood pressure readings, blood sugar levels, weight measurements, and step counts
- Profile Information: Names and basic details for family member profiles
- App Settings: Your notification preferences and app configurations
Data We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect, transmit, or store:
- Your personal health data on any external servers
- Your location information
- Your contact information
- Any analytics or usage tracking data
- Your device identifiers for advertising purposes
How We Use Your Information
The data stored locally on your device is used solely to:
- Send you medication reminder notifications
- Display your medication schedules and health logs
- Track your medication inventory and send refill alerts
- Calculate and display health metrics (like step counts)
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored locally on your device:
- Local App Storage: DoseMate stores your reminders, logs, and settings on your phone.
Note: Storage security can vary by device. DoseMate does not upload your health data to our servers.
Important: Since all data is stored locally, if you uninstall the app or clear its data, all your medication records and health logs will be permanently deleted.
Permissions We Request
DoseMate requests the following device permissions:
- Notifications: To send you medication reminders
- Activity Recognition (Android): To track your daily step count
You can deny or revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings. The app will continue to work with limited functionality.
Third-Party Services
DoseMate does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. We do not share your data with any third parties.
Children's Privacy
DoseMate can be used to manage medications for family members of any age. Since all data is stored locally and we do not collect any personal information, there are no special concerns regarding children's data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. If we add crash reporting or analytics in the future, this policy will be updated and disclosed accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Your Rights
Since your data is stored only on your device, you have complete control over it:
- Access: View all your data within the app
- Modification: Edit or update any information at any time
- Deletion: Delete individual records or all data through the app settings
- Portability: Your data remains on your device under your control
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: