Indian Academy of Pediatrics ("IAP", "we", "us", or "our") operates the IAP CARE mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you register and use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Parent/Guardian Information: Name, email address, phone number, and login credentials
• Child Information: Child's name, date of birth, gender, and health-related data
• Health Records: Vaccination records, growth measurements, developmental milestones, nutrition logs, and assessment results
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

• App usage data and analytics
• Crash reports and performance data
• Time and date of access

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App's functionality
• To track your child's health, growth, and developmental progress
• To send vaccination reminders and health notifications
• To provide personalized health recommendations based on your child's age
• To improve and optimize the App's performance
• To communicate with you about updates, features, and support
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms

Your data is stored on secure servers located in India, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
• Healthcare Providers: If you choose to share health records with your pediatrician or healthcare provider
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the App (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authorities
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of IAP, our users, or others

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your child's health records
• Opt-out: Disable notifications or withdraw consent for specific data uses

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Children's Privacy

Our App is designed to help parents/guardians track their children's health. We collect children's information only as provided by their parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 without parental consent.

7. Third-Party Services

Our App may integrate with the following third-party services:

• Firebase: For authentication, push notifications, and analytics
• Google AI (Gemini): For AI-powered nutrition analysis (images are processed temporarily and not stored)

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Necessary to provide our services
• Required by applicable laws and regulations

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Push Notifications

We may send push notifications for:

• Vaccination reminders
• Health check-up reminders
• App updates and new features
• Important health guidelines

You can manage notification preferences in the App settings or through your device settings.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Sending a notification through the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us