SafeRx Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SafeRx ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our SafeRx mobile application ("App").

By using SafeRx, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Prescription Images: When you upload a prescription photo for OCR processing, the image is processed in real-time and is NOT stored on our servers after processing is complete.
• Search Queries: Drug name searches within the app for safety information.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers for push notification delivery.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging Token: Used solely for delivering push notifications about drug safety updates.
• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics about app usage patterns to improve our service (Firebase Analytics is disabled by default).

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal health records or medical history
• Names, addresses, or contact information
• Insurance information
• Payment or financial data
• Location data
• Photos beyond temporary prescription processing

3. How We Use Your Information

• Prescription OCR: To convert your prescription images into digital text for drug identification
• Drug Safety Information: To provide pregnancy and lactation safety ratings for medications
• Push Notifications: To send important drug safety alerts and updates (with your permission)
• Service Improvement: To improve our OCR accuracy and user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

The app stores a local, encrypted drug database on your device using SQLCipher (AES-256 encryption). This database contains publicly available drug information and does NOT contain any of your personal data.

4.2 Server Processing

When you submit a prescription for OCR processing:

• The image is transmitted securely via HTTPS/TLS
• Processing occurs in real-time
• Images are immediately deleted after processing
• No prescription images are stored on our servers

4.3 Security Measures

• All network communications use HTTPS with certificate pinning
• Local database is encrypted with hardware-backed keys (Android Keystore)
• App includes root detection and tampering protection
• No cleartext traffic is allowed

5. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Firebase (Google): For push notification delivery only. See Firebase Privacy Policy
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Opt-out of Notifications: Disable push notifications in your device settings
• Request Data Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of any data we may have
• Access Information: Request information about what data we collect

7. Children's Privacy

SafeRx is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Medical Disclaimer

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. International Users

If you are accessing SafeRx from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in our server location. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

This privacy policy is compliant with Google Play Store requirements (December 2025), GDPR, and general privacy best practices.