Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for MediCare Companion

Effective Date: July 11, 2026

App Name: MediCare Companion

Developer: JSM TECH SYSTEMS

JSM TECH SYSTEMS ("we", "our", or "us") built the MediCare Companion application as a free health and medication management app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our application.

By using MediCare Companion, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on the features you use, the app may collect the following information.

Personal Information

• Name

• Email address (if you create an account)

• Profile photo (optional)

• Phone number (optional)

• Emergency contacts (optional)

Health Information

The app may allow you to store:

• Medication schedules

• Medicine names

• Dosage information

• Prescription details

• Blood pressure readings

• Blood sugar readings

• Heart rate

• Weight

• Oxygen level

• Body temperature

• Sleep information

• Water intake

• Notes you enter

This information is stored to provide medication reminders and health tracking features.

Device Information

The app may automatically collect:

• Android version

• Device model

• App version

• Crash reports

• Performance information

Permissions Used

Depending on your device and features enabled, the app may request permission to access:

Camera

Used for:

• Scanning prescriptions

• Taking medicine photos

• Barcode or QR code scanning

Notifications

Used for medication reminders, refill reminders, and appointment alerts.

Microphone

Used only when you activate voice commands or voice input.

Storage / Photos

Used to select prescription images or medicine photos from your device.

Contacts

Used only if you choose emergency contacts.

Phone

Used only to call emergency contacts or healthcare providers.

SMS (Optional)

Used only for emergency alerts if you choose to enable this feature.

Location (Optional)

Location is accessed only when using emergency SOS features to share your location with your selected emergency contacts.

Location is never collected in the background.

AI Features

The application may use Google Gemini AI or other AI services to answer medication-related questions.

Examples include:

• Medicine information

• General health education

• Medication reminders

• Health tips

Information you send to the AI service may be processed by the AI provider to generate responses.

AI-generated responses are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide medication reminders

• Track health records

• Improve app functionality

• Provide AI-powered assistance

• Generate health reports

• Improve performance

• Fix bugs

• Respond to customer support requests

Data Storage

Your information may be stored:

• On your device

• In encrypted local storage

• In secure cloud storage (if cloud backup is enabled)

If cloud synchronization is disabled, your information remains on your device.

Data Security

We use reasonable security measures including:

• Encrypted local database

• Secure cloud communication

• HTTPS connections

• Authentication protection

• Secure storage of API keys

• Biometric authentication (if enabled)

Although we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only:

• With your permission

• With cloud service providers necessary to operate the app

• To comply with legal obligations

• To protect users and the public

Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services such as:

• Google Firebase

• Google Gemini AI

• Google Play Services

• Google ML Kit

• Android Health Connect (optional)

• Crash reporting services

These providers have their own privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

MediCare Companion is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Delete your data

• Export your data

• Withdraw consent

• Disable cloud synchronization

You can also delete all local data by uninstalling the app or using the "Delete My Data" option within the application, if available.

Medical Disclaimer

MediCare Companion is designed to help users organize medications and record health information.

The app does not provide medical diagnoses, emergency medical services, or professional medical advice.

Always consult a licensed physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Never ignore professional medical advice because of information provided by this application.

In a medical emergency, contact your local emergency services immediately.

Advertising

MediCare Companion does not display third-party advertisements.

If advertising is introduced in future versions, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

International Users

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own where our service providers operate.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information regardless of where it is processed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the "Effective Date" at the top of this document will be updated.

Continued use of the application after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

JSM TECH SYSTEMS

Email: samuelj1985@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/jsm-tech-systems

Last Updated: July 11, 2026