Privacy Policy for BreastMilkLink

Privacy Policy 

1. Introduction 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Human Milk Bank mobile application (“BreastMilkLink”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our milk donors and complying with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and relevant global standards including ISO/IEC 29100:2011. 

2. Information We Collect 

We may collect the following types of personal and sensitive information: 

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Full name, contact details, address, date of birth 

• Health Information: Lactation history, medical conditions, screening results 

• Device & Usage Data: IP address, device type, operating system, app usage patterns 

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Session cookies, analytics tags, crash logs 

3. Purpose of Collection 

We collect your data to: 

• Facilitate donor registration and screening 

• Manage milk donation logistics 

• Ensure safety and traceability of milk donations 

• Improve app functionality and user experience 

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations 

4. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process your data based on: 

• Consent: You voluntarily provide your information for donation purposes 

• Legal Obligation: Compliance with health and safety regulations 

• Legitimate Interest: App improvement and donor engagement 

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure 

We may share your data with: 

• Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, logistics) 

• Healthcare partners involved in milk screening and distribution 

• Regulatory authorities as required by law 

All third parties are contractually bound to comply with data protection standards under ISO/IEC 27001 and RA 10173. 

6. Data Retention 

Your data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, or as required by law. Health records may be retained for up to 5 years for traceability and compliance. 

7. Data Security 

We implement industry-standard security measures including: 

• Data encryption (AES-256) 

• Role-based access controls 

• Regular vulnerability assessments 

• Secure cloud infrastructure 

8. Cookies & Tracking 

The App uses cookies and similar technologies to: 

• Monitor usage patterns 

• Improve performance 

• Personalize donor experience 

You may disable cookies via your device settings, but this may affect app functionality. 

9. Your Rights 

Under the Philippine Data Privacy Act, you have the right to: 

• Access your personal data 

• Correct inaccuracies 

• Withdraw consent 

• Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions) 

• Lodge complaints with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) 

10. Contact Us 

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
hmbapinc2@gmail.com