Last Updated: May 2026
Welcome to Patient Companion ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Patient Companion mobile application.
Patient Companion is designed with a privacy-first approach, focusing on secure local storage of your health information and minimizing data collection.
The App may store information that you voluntarily enter, including:
Medication names and schedules
Dosage information
Prescription documents and medical reports
Doctor and clinic information
Follow-up appointments
Personal notes related to medications and healthcare
App security settings (PIN, password, biometric preferences)
You may upload:
Prescription images
PDF prescriptions
Medical reports
Other healthcare-related documents
These files are stored locally on your device unless you choose to create a backup.
Your information is used solely to provide the core functionality of the App, including:
Managing medication reminders
Tracking medication adherence
Storing prescriptions and medical documents
Scheduling follow-up appointments
Generating health timelines and history
Enabling security and authentication features
Creating backups when requested
We do not use your health information for advertising purposes.
Patient Companion operates primarily as an offline-first application. Most information is stored locally on your device using an encrypted database.
To protect sensitive health information, the App implements:
AES-256 encryption for sensitive data
Secure key storage
Encrypted application settings
Encrypted backup functionality
Secure credential storage for app lock features
These security measures are designed to help protect your information from unauthorized access.
The App may request the following permissions:
Used to:
Save prescription files
Import documents
Create and restore backups
Used to:
Capture prescription images
Scan medical documents
Used to:
Send medication reminders
Alert you about upcoming appointments
Deliver follow-up notifications
Used to:
Secure access to the App using fingerprint or facial recognition
Permissions are only used for their intended functionality.
The App may allow users to create encrypted backups of their data.
Backup data may include:
Medication records
Prescription information
Follow-up appointments
Reminder history
Application settings
Backups are encrypted before storage to enhance data security.
We do not:
Sell personal information
Sell health information
Share health records with advertisers
Use your medical data for marketing purposes
Patient Companion does not share your health information with third parties except:
When required by applicable law
To protect legal rights or security
When you explicitly choose to export or back up your data
The current version of Patient Companion:
Does not display third-party advertisements
Does not sell user data
Does not use invasive tracking technologies
Future versions may include optional analytics to improve application performance. If implemented, users will be informed and given appropriate choices where required by law.
Your information remains on your device until:
You delete it manually
You uninstall the App
You choose to remove specific records
Backup files remain stored until deleted by you.
Patient Companion is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information through the App, they may contact us for assistance.
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your information
Export your information
Withdraw consent where applicable
Because most information is stored locally on your device, you generally maintain direct control over your data.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information, including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Secure storage mechanisms
Authentication controls
Biometric security options
Local-only data storage for core functionality
However, no security method can guarantee absolute protection.
If you use the App outside your country of residence, your information may be processed and stored according to the laws applicable in the location where the App is operated.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy will be revised. Continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact:
Patient Companion Support
Email: kamdarakansha@gmail.com
Summary
Patient Companion is built with a privacy-first philosophy. Your medical information remains under your control, is stored locally whenever possible, and is protected using modern security measures including encryption and authentication features. The App does not sell your personal or health information and does not use your data for advertising purposes.