Privacy Policy
Group of researchers has developed the Apostol Veterinary Clinic app as a complimentary service. This app is offered by researchers at no charge and is intended for use in its current state. This page serves to enlighten visitors about my policies concerning the collection, utilization, and disclosure of Personal Information should they decide to avail themselves of my Service.
By opting to use my Service, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and utilization of information in accordance with this policy. The Personal Information gathered is employed to provide and enhance the Service. Rest assured that I will not utilize or disclose your information to anyone unless explicitly outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience, while using our Service, I may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information
Apostol Veterinary Clinic Registration: When registering for an account on our Apostol Veterinary clinic, you willingly provide us with certain personally identifiable information including but not limited to your Name, Email and Mobile number. This initial information is collected to create your user profile. Additional details like your Address and photo may be required to be added later to your profile for scheduling appointments or communicating updates. We utilize this data to ensure a seamless and personalized experience tailored to the unique needs of your pets.
Pet characteristics: When adding information about your pets, we collect details such as Name, Species, Breed, Color, Gender, Birth Date, Weight (optional), and Photo (optional). This information enriches your user profile, enabling us to provide personalized veterinary care tailored to the specific attributes and needs of your beloved companions. Your pet's well-being is our priority, and these details aid us in offering comprehensive and individualized services.
In addition, when scheduling appointments, you have the option to provide us with your pet's medical records and any specific notes, allowing us to better understand their health history and deliver the highest standard of care.
Automatically Collected Information: When you download and use our Apostol Veterinary Clinic app, we and our third-party service providers may collect certain information automatically to enhance your overall experience and provide you with relevant services. This may include device information such as device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile cookies, and web beacons.
This additional device information may encompass details such as mobile device internet connection, device identifier, IP address, browser type, and other technical information about your device. The collection of this information is aimed at optimizing app performance, analyzing user trends, and improving our services.
Mobile cookies. are small text files stored on your mobile device, containing information about your app usage. These cookies help personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and track your interactions with the app. Additionally, we may collect information related to your interactions with the app, such as the pages viewed, features used, and the duration of your sessions.
Web beacons. also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs, may be used in our email communications. These tiny graphics enable us to track the effectiveness of our emails, allowing us to better understand user engagement and improve our communication strategies.
Stored Information and files: Our app may access files stored on your device such as photos and other documents. This access allows features of the app to function properly, such as allowing you to select photos or documents to upload.
Specifically, with your permission our app accesses:
Photos and Documents: To allow you to select photos and documents to attach to pet medical records within the app and to set an image of your pet. Any photos selected and included with a record are securely stored in the app's database, ensuring the integrity and privacy of your pet-related information. .
Camera: With your permission, our app can access your device's camera to take photos of your pet profile and take pet medical records. Any photos selected and included with a record are securely stored in the app's database, ensuring the integrity and privacy of your pet-related information.
We do not access or store any other information on your device beyond what is strictly required for the core functionality of the app
This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third-party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
If you opt to receive push notifications, we also collect the device token associated with your mobile device. This token is used exclusively for sending you timely and relevant updates, including appointment reminders and important announcements related to your pet's health.
The automatically collected information, including mobile cookies and web beacons, is utilized for analytics, app improvement, and to deliver personalized content and notifications. Rest assured that this data is handled with the same level of care and security as any other personally identifiable information, in accordance with our privacy policy. Including this information ensures transparency about the data collected through app usage, email communications, and notifications, providing users with a clear understanding of how their information is utilized for an improved experience.
collect certain information is collected automatically to enhance your overall experience and provide you with relevant services. This may include device information such as device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers. We may also collect information related to your interactions with the app, such as the pages viewed, features used, and the duration of your sessions.
Device Permissions for Personal Access: Our App requires certain permissions on your device in order to function properly. The permissions required allow the App to access your device's features and functionality for the featured purposes:
Storage Access: Our veterinary pet clinic app requests access to your device's storage solely for the purpose of saving essential data locally. This permission facilitates the seamless storage of medical records, images of pets, and relevant documents, ensuring easy retrieval and management of your pet's health records within the app.
Camera Access: To enhance your experience, the app may request access to your device's camera. This permission is exclusively used for capturing images of your pets, enabling you to document their condition and securely upload visual information for consultations or record-keeping purposes.
Location Access: The app requires access to your device's location exclusively to provide you with accurate location of Apostol Veterinary Clinic. This permission is essential for the clinic locator feature, ensuring you can easily find and navigate to the Apostol Veterinary Clinic.
Read External Storage: The app may need permission to read external storage for the sole purpose of uploading files, such as documents or additional images, to enhance the completeness of your pet's medical records. Rest assured, we prioritize the security and privacy of your data, strictly adhering to policies to safeguard your information.
How we share your information:
We prioritize the security and privacy of your data. The information collected by our app, as outlined in the permissions mentioned above, is strictly used for the core functionality of the app and is not shared with any third parties unless explicitly stated otherwise. Here's how we handle information sharing:
Third-Party Services: We do not share your personal information, including photos, documents, or any other data, with third-party services, advertisers, or marketers. Your data is solely used within the confines of the app for the intended purposes.
Service Providers: In some cases, we may engage third-party service providers to assist us in maintaining and improving our app. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only authorized to use your data for the purposes outlined in our privacy policy.
Links to Other Sites:
This Service may contain links to external websites. Clicking on a third-party link will redirect you to that site. Please be aware that these external sites are independently operated and not under our control. Consequently, it is strongly recommended that you carefully review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We exercise no authority over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Connecting to Apostol Veterinary Clinic Profile: While using our app, you have the option to seamlessly link to your veterinarian's clinic profile through third-party services like Facebook. This feature enhances your experience in accessing pertinent information, all while maintaining strict adherence to the privacy policies established by the respective platforms.
Connecting to Apostol Veterinary Clinic Location. By clicking the link in the app to view the clinic location on Google Maps, you can conveniently access precise directions and navigate seamlessly to the Apostol Veterinary Clinic, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free visit for you and your pet.
Security
To ensure the protection of your data, our app employs industry-standard encryption protocols, including SSL/TLS encryption, during the transmission of information. This safeguards your data while it is in transit, preventing unauthorized access.
Additionally, we prioritize the security of stored data on our servers. All stored data, including photos and documents, is encrypted using advanced encryption algorithms. This extra layer of security helps safeguard your information and maintains the confidentiality and integrity of your pet-related records.
Children’s Privacy
Our app is not directed at children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 18 ‚ please do not provide any personal information or use features of this app that require personal information without involvement of a parent or guardian.
We recognize the sensitivity of children's privacy and want to reassure our users that their children's privacy and safety is of utmost importance to us. All features of this app are intended solely for documenting pet medical information and do not involve collection of any personal details about children.
If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at @apostolpetshopanimalcare@yahoo.com and we will delete that information from our records. We aim to protect the privacy of children by complying fully with children's privacy laws and regulations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
To enhance transparency and keep you informed, our Privacy Policy may undergo updates periodically. We recommend revisiting this page regularly to stay apprised of any changes. Any modifications to the Privacy Policy will be communicated by posting the updated version on this page. The effectiveness of this policy is as of 2023-12-04, and continued use of our services implies acceptance of any revised terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me at leonardcube9@gmail.com.
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