Privacy Policy - Smart Medicine Tracker
Privacy Policy for MedicineTracker
**Last Updated:** May 7, 2026
**Privacy Policy URL:** https://www.smartappstudiobd.com/p/medicinetrackerprivacypolicy.html
**Developer / Publisher:** SmartAppStudioBD Team
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## Quick Summary
> **Your data stays on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or sell any personal information.**
- ✅ **100% Local Storage** – All data remains on your iPhone/iPad
- ✅ **No Servers** – We do not operate any external servers
- ✅ **No Tracking** – No analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs
- ✅ **No Account Required** – Use the app without registration or login
- ✅ **You're in Control** – Delete any record or uninstall to remove all data
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## 1. Introduction
MedicineTracker ("we," "our," or "the app") is a personal health organizer that helps individuals and families manage medications, health records, nutrition, exercise, and wellness information — **stored entirely on your device**. We do not collect, transmit, or sell your data. This app is developed and published by SmartAppStudioBD Team.
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## 2. Information Stored Locally
All data you enter is stored **on-device only** using Apple SwiftData / Core Data. It is never uploaded to any server.
### 2.1 Personal & Family Information
- Names, dates of birth, relationships, gender
- Optional profile photos (stored locally)
- Emergency contact references (linked on-device only)
- Baby profiles: birth details, feeding logs, vaccination records
- Pregnancy details: due dates, weekly progress, appointment notes
### 2.2 Medication Data
- Medication names, dosage, form, route, instructions
- Schedule and reminder configurations
- Adherence logs (taken / skipped / missed)
- Refill tracking and stock levels
- Prescription images (stored locally)
- Drug interaction information (displayed on-device from bundled data)
### 2.3 Health & Activity Data
- Daily metrics: steps, walking distance, active calories, exercise minutes
- Body measurements: weight, height, BMI calculations and history
- Vital signs: blood pressure readings, blood glucose readings
- Water intake logs and daily goals
- Exercise sessions: type, duration, calories burned, notes
- Personal care schedules (haircut, appointments, self-care routines)
- Symptom journal entries with severity, timing, and linked medications
### 2.4 Medical Records
- Doctor visit notes, dates, diagnoses, and follow-up dates
- Diagnostic report metadata and attached document images
- Vaccination records with dates, batch numbers, and clinic details
- Test report images and OCR-extracted content (processed on-device)
### 2.5 Nutrition & Diet
- Meal logs with food names, calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients
- Food entries from the bundled food catalog (no external API calls)
- Nutrition goals (calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium)
- Diet plan preferences and regional cuisine settings
### 2.6 Notes & Attachments
- Personal health notes and observations
- Images captured from camera or photo library (stored locally)
- Exported PDF reports (generated locally, shared only when you choose)
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## 3. What We DO NOT Collect or Transmit
- ❌ Email addresses, usernames, or login credentials
- ❌ Precise GPS location or location history
- ❌ Device identifiers for advertising or tracking
- ❌ Advertising IDs (IDFA / GAID)
- ❌ Analytics events or usage telemetry
- ❌ Browsing history or behavioral profiles
- ❌ Any data sent to external servers or third-party databases
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## 4. Apple HealthKit (Read-Only)
With your explicit permission, we **read** the following Apple Health data types:
| Data Type | Purpose |
|-----------|---------|
| Step Count | Display daily step progress |
| Walking / Running Distance | Activity summaries |
| Active Energy Burned | Calorie tracking summaries |
| Apple Exercise Time | Activity summaries |
| Heart Rate (optional) | Displayed in health metrics |
| Body Weight (optional) | Sync to body metrics view |
| Height (optional) | Used for BMI calculations |
**We do NOT write, modify, or delete any HealthKit data.** HealthKit values are merged into local daily metric snapshots for display only. If you revoke HealthKit authorization, previously synced values remain as locally cached numbers unless you delete them manually.
HealthKit data is **never** shared with third parties or uploaded anywhere.
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## 5. Permissions Requested
These iOS permissions are requested contextually — only when you access the relevant feature:
| Permission | Info.plist Key | Purpose | Data Sent Off-Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | NSCameraUsageDescription | Capture prescription or report images | No |
| Photo Library (Read) | NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription | Select existing images | No |
| Photo Library (Save) | NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription | Optionally save captured images | No |
| Health Data (Read) | NSHealthShareUsageDescription | Activity metrics and body data display | No |
| Contacts (Read) | NSContactsUsageDescription | Import contacts for emergency / sharing features | No |
| Face ID / Touch ID | NSFaceIDUsageDescription | Biometric lock to protect sensitive content | No |
| Notifications | (System prompt) | Medication, water, and exercise reminders | No |
**Note on Contacts:** The Contacts permission is used solely on-device to link entries to people you already know. No contact details are uploaded or shared. This is a Premium feature.
You can revoke any permission at any time in **iOS Settings → Privacy & Security**.
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## 6. How We Use Your Data
All usage is entirely local:
1. Display medication reminders and track adherence
2. Show activity summaries and exercise suggestions (non-medical)
3. Organize health records per family member
4. Generate on-device PDF health reports for sharing with your doctor
5. Display BMI trends, vital sign charts, and nutrition summaries
6. Display reference-only medication, nutrition, food, diet, and exercise information where enabled
7. Lock sensitive content with Face ID / Touch ID when enabled
8. Send local push notifications for medication reminders and health goals
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## 7. Premium Features
Certain features require a Premium unlock (in-app purchase via Apple StoreKit):
- **Emergency Contacts** — link contacts from your address book on-device
- **Share Medical Summary** — generate a PDF report to share manually
- **Unlimited Family Members** — beyond the free-tier limit
- **Export & Backup** — export data as CSV or JSON for personal backup
All premium data remains local. Premium status is validated via Apple's StoreKit framework — no external server validation is required.
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## 8. Data Security
- All data stored on-device via SwiftData / Core Data (Apple's native encrypted storage)
- Optional biometric authentication gate (Face ID / Touch ID)
- AES-256 encryption applied to sensitive attachments where applicable
- No external servers means no risk of server-side data breaches
- Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all app data from your device
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## 9. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do **not** share data with any third parties. The app contains:
- ❌ No advertising SDKs
- ❌ No analytics SDKs (Firebase, Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.)
- ❌ No crash reporting SDKs that transmit data externally
- ❌ No social media SDKs
- ❌ No external APIs for health or medication data
Any medication, food, nutrition, diet, or exercise reference content is **bundled within the app** and not fetched from external services at runtime. Some medication reference modules may be disabled until citation/content review is complete.
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## 10. Children's Privacy
Caregivers may create profiles for children (including baby profiles). The app is intended to be operated by adults or under adult supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All data is managed by the adult operating the device.
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## 11. Your Rights & Controls
- **Revoke permissions** anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security
- **Delete individual records** within the app at any time
- **Uninstall the app** to permanently delete all data from your device
- **Decline optional permissions** — core medication tracking works without HealthKit, Camera, or Contacts
- **Export your data** (Premium) to keep a personal backup before uninstalling
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## 12. Regulatory Alignment
| Regulation | Status |
|---|---|
| Apple App Store Guidelines (§5.1 Privacy) | ✅ Compliant |
| GDPR (EU) | ✅ Local-only data, user-controlled, no transfers outside device |
| CCPA (California) | ✅ No sale of personal information |
| COPPA | ✅ No direct child account system; all data guardian-managed |
| HIPAA | ⚠️ Not a HIPAA-covered entity; no cloud handling of PHI |
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## 13. App Store Privacy Nutrition Label
**Category: Data Not Collected**
- Data is not transmitted off the device
- No tracking; no linking to identity
- Only optional runtime permissions granted by the user
- Apple's Privacy label for this app: **Data Not Collected**
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## 14. Medicine, Nutrition & Wellness Disclaimer
MedicineTracker is **not** a medical device, diagnostic tool, treatment decision system, medication safety system, or diet-prescription service.
- Medication names, side effects, interactions, and reference details are informational only and may be incomplete, outdated, or different from official product labeling in your country.
- Food catalog values, photo analysis, calories, macros, micronutrients, BMI, and exercise calorie estimates are approximate and for self-tracking only.
- Diet templates and wellness guidance are general examples, not personalized medical nutrition therapy.
- The app does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition and does not prescribe medication, supplements, diet, exercise, or treatment.
Always consult a licensed physician, pharmacist, registered dietitian, or other qualified professional before making medical, medication, nutrition, diet, or exercise decisions. For emergencies, call local emergency services immediately.
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## 15. Changes to This Policy
If we make material changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document
- Update the hosted version at our Privacy Policy URL
- May show an in-app notice for significant changes
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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## 16. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries, questions, or data deletion requests:
**Developer / Publisher:** SmartAppStudioBD Team
- 🌐 **Website:** https://www.smartappstudiobd.com
- 📧 **Email:** info@smartappstudiobd.com
- 📞 **Phone:** +8801841264756
- 📄 **Privacy Policy URL:** https://www.smartappstudiobd.com/p/medicinetrackerprivacypolicy.html
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## Plain Language Summary
Your health data stays on your phone. We only read Apple Health data with your permission and only to display it to you. We never send information to any server, advertiser, or third party. You can delete all data at any time by uninstalling the app.
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*This privacy policy is designed for transparency and full compliance with Apple App Store Review Guidelines, GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA principles. Last reviewed: May 7, 2026.*