Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Your Privacy Matters: Medication Identifier is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

User Information: Name, age, sex, health notes (optional fields you fill in)
Product Queries: Pharmaceutical product names you search for or images you upload
Saved Items: List of pharmaceutical products you choose to save

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Device type, operating system version
Usage Data: Features used, search queries, timestamps
Camera Access: Only when you explicitly use the camera feature to identify pharmaceutical products

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT track your location
We do NOT access your contacts or other apps
We do NOT sell your data to third parties

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

Provide Product Information: Process your queries to fetch pharmaceutical product details from AI services
Enhance User Experience: Remember your user information across sessions
Cache Responses: Store product information to reduce API calls and improve speed
Generate Reports: Create PDF/Word documents when you request exports

2.2 Data Processing

User information is stored locally on your device only using browser localStorage
Product queries are sent to our servers and Google Gemini API for processing
Images uploaded are processed but NOT permanently stored
Search results are cached in our MongoDB database for up to 180 days

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage (Your Device)

User information (name, age, sex, health notes)
Saved products list
Language preference
This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you clear app data

3.2 Server Storage (MongoDB Database)

Product search results (cached for 180 days, then auto-deleted)
Product names and information returned by AI
NO user information is stored on our servers

3.3 Security Measures

All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
MongoDB database uses authentication and access controls
API keys are stored securely as environment variables
No payment or financial information is collected

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Google Gemini API

Purpose: AI-powered pharmaceutical product identification and information retrieval
Data Shared: Product names, uploaded images (not stored by Google)
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 MyMemory Translation API

Purpose: Translate product information to Arabic
Data Shared: English text for translation (no user info)
Privacy Policy: MyMemory Usage Terms

4.3 MongoDB Atlas

Purpose: Database for caching product information
Data Stored: Product search results only (no user data)
Privacy Policy: MongoDB Privacy Policy

4.4 Vercel (Hosting)

Purpose: Web hosting and serverless functions
Data Processed: API requests and responses
Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Access

You can view all locally stored data in the app (user info, saved products)

5.2 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

Local Data: Clear app data or uninstall the app
Cached Data: Contact us to request deletion of cached product data

5.3 Right to Data Portability

Export your product information reports as PDF or Word documents

5.4 Right to Object

You can choose not to use features that process your data (e.g., don't upload images, don't fill in user info)

5.5 Right to Rectification

Edit or delete user information anytime within the app

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

7. Data Retention

Local Storage: Until you delete app data or uninstall
Cached Product Data: 180 days (automatically deleted after expiration)
Server Logs: 30 days maximum

8. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted on servers that may be located in different countries. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, including the United States and EU countries where our service providers operate.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Disclaimer

Important: This app is an informational and educational tool only. It does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for all medical decisions, medication questions, and health concerns. Use this information for reference purposes only.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at:

Email: danielehab05@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 72 hours

12. Your Consent

By using Medication Identifier, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.