Privacy Policy

Child Growth Tracker ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Child Growth Tracker (the "App"). The App helps users, including Health Care provider and parents, monitor children’s growth by tracking parameters such as height, weight, head circumference, and developmental milestones, comparing them against World Health Organization (WHO) standards(2007 or other references). This app compare milestone and growth parameters with WHO references and doesn't provide any confirmed diagnosis. If you have any query related to child's growth or milestones you are advised to visit nearby pediatrician.

By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

- **User-Provided Data**: The App allows you to voluntarily enter information about a child, such as:

  - Date of Birth (DOB)

  - Gender

  - Weight (in kg)

  - Height/Length (in cm)

  - Head Circumference (in cm)

- This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated (e.g., for backup with your consent, if implemented).

b. Non-Personal Information

- **Usage Data**: We collect anonymized data about how you interact with the App, such as:

  - Frequency of use (e.g., number of submissions)

  - Features accessed (e.g., WHO chart comparisons, milestone tracking)

  - App performance metrics (e.g., crashes, load times)

- **Device Information**: We may collect information about your device, including:

  - Device type and model

  - Operating system version

  - Unique device identifiers (e.g., advertising ID)

  - IP address

- **Analytics Data**: We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymized data about app usage to improve functionality and user experience.

 c. Advertising Data

- The App displays ads through Google AdMob, which may collect:

  - Advertising ID (resettable via your device settings)

  - Approximate location (derived from IP address, if permitted)

  - Interaction data with ads (e.g., clicks, impressions)

- AdMob may use this data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your preferences and regional regulations.

d. Data from Third-Party Services

- If you enable features like data backup (if implemented), we may collect authentication details (e.g., email via Firebase Authentication) with your consent.

 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

- **App Functionality**:

  - To process user inputs (e.g., DOB, weight) and provide growth assessments (e.g., WHO references comparisons, BMI calculations).

  - To display developmental milestones based on the child’s age.

  - To store data locally for tracking growth over time (if data persistence is enabled).

- **Advertising**:

  - To display banner, native, and interstitial ads etc. via Google AdMob.

  - To personalize ads based on your interests (if you consent to personalized ads).

- **Analytics and Improvement**:

  - To analyze usage patterns and improve the App’s features and performance using Firebase Analytics.

  - To diagnose and fix technical issues (e.g., crashes via Firebase Crashlytics, if implemented).

- **Compliance and Legal Obligations**:

  - To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information as follows:

- **Third-Party Service Providers**:

  - **Google AdMob**: For ad delivery and analytics. AdMob’s data practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.

  - **Firebase (Google)**: For analytics and crash reporting (if implemented). Firebase’s data practices are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

  - These providers may process anonymized data or advertising IDs to provide their services.

- **Legal Requirements**:

  - We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

- **With Your Consent**:

  - If you enable features like data backup or integration with health systems (if implemented), we may share data with third parties as explicitly authorized by you.

 4. Data Storage and Security

- **Local Storage**: Child-related data (e.g., DOB, weight) is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you enable optional features like cloud backup (if implemented).

- **Security Measures**: We implement reasonable security measures, such as encryption for sensitive data (if cloud storage is enabled), to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

- **Data Retention**: Locally stored data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App. Analytics and advertising data are retained as per the policies of our third-party providers (e.g., Google).

5. Children’s Privacy

The App is designed to assist in monitoring children’s growth but is intended for use by adults (e.g., RBSK teams, parents, or guardians). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 (or equivalent age under applicable laws, e.g., 16 under GDPR).

- **Parental Consent**: If you enter data about a child, you represent that you have the authority to do so as a parent, guardian, or authorized healthcare provider.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your information:

- **Opt-Out of Personalized Ads**:

  - You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your device settings:

    - **Android**: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

    - **iOS**: Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking.

  - You may still see non-personalized ads.

- **Data Access and Deletion**:

  - You can access or delete locally stored data (e.g., child growth records) by clearing the App’s data or uninstalling the App.

  - For analytics or ad data, contact our third-party providers (e.g., Google) or reset your advertising ID.

- **GDPR Rights (EEA Users)**:

  - If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your data, and to object to processing. Contact us at amigaweb25@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

  - We obtain consent for personalized ads via Google AdMob’s consent management (GDPR-compliant).

- **CCPA Rights (California Residents)**:

  - You have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).

  - Contact us at amigaweb25@gmail.com to exercise these rights.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain ads or links to third-party websites or services (e.g., via AdMob ads). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy in the App or on our website (if applicable) with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email:- amigaweb25@gmail.com