Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Health Data

IBD Navigator allows you to track various health metrics including but not limited to:

• Symptom data (pain levels, bowel movements, mood, energy)
• Medication information and adherence tracking
• Health notes and observations
• HealthKit data (when authorized by you)

Important: All health data is stored locally on your device using Core Data. We do not have access to this information, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

Technical Data

IBD Navigator does not collect any technical data, analytics, or usage statistics. We do not use any third-party analytics services or tracking tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

Since all data remains on your device, we do not "use" your information in any way. The app processes your data locally to:

• Display your health trends and insights
• Generate personalized recommendations
• Send medication reminders (if enabled)
• Export data for your healthcare providers

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All your health data is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework. This data is protected by your device's security measures, including:

• Device passcode/Face ID/Touch ID protection
• iOS data encryption at rest
• App sandbox security

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you choose to enable iCloud sync, your data will be encrypted and stored in your personal iCloud account. This allows you to access your data across multiple devices. We do not have access to your iCloud data, and Apple's privacy policies apply to this storage.

4. HealthKit Integration

IBD Navigator can integrate with Apple's HealthKit to:

• Read health data (with your explicit permission)
• Write symptom data to HealthKit (with your explicit permission)

All HealthKit data remains within Apple's ecosystem and is governed by Apple's HealthKit privacy policies. We do not access this data outside of the approved HealthKit APIs.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties. The only sharing that occurs is when you explicitly choose to:

• Export your data to share with healthcare providers
• Share data via iOS sharing features (AirDrop, email, etc.)

6. Children's Privacy

IBD Navigator is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:

• Access: View all your data within the app
• Export: Export your data in standard formats
• Delete: Delete individual entries or all data
• Control: Choose what data to track and share

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us:

• Email: ibdcompassapp@gmail.com
• Support: Visit our Support Center

10. Medical Disclaimer