Emoroid Digest App Privacy Statement

 

Last Updated: March 29, 2023

The Emoroid Digest App team is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Statement outlines the policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when using The Emoroid Digest App (hereinafter “the app”) to access visual summary and podcast data released by The Emoroid Digest from Emory University School of Medicine's Division of Digestive Diseases.

 

By using Emoroid Digest App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

Information Collection and Use

The app does not collect any personal identifying information such as name, email, or phone number. The app does collect non-identifying information while you are using the Emoroid Digest App. This information includes, but is not limited to:

We use this information to provide and improve our services and to personalize your experience within the app.

Data Storage and Security

Emoroid Digest App may store anonymous usage data on our server. Some of your usage data such as what visual summaries and podcasts you mark as a favorite is only stored locally on your device.

We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The anonymous usage data on our server is only accessible to trusted and authorized administrators and developers (specify where or at what institution).

Data Sharing and Disclosure

Emoroid Digest App will not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions and provide services for our app, such as analytics. These third parties will access your data only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

Data Retention Policy

Emoroid Digest App uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data for the purpose of improving our services and personalizing your experience within the app. Please note that due to technical limitations, we cannot delete the anonymous data we collect through Firebase Google Analytics.

While we cannot delete the anonymous data, we are committed to safeguarding the confidentiality of your information and will only use the data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement. We will not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties, except as outlined in the Data Sharing and Disclosure section of this Privacy Statement.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Emoroid Digest App may contain links to other websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Emoroid Digest App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under the age of 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update our Privacy Statement from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Statement periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at hima.veeramachaneni@emory.edu. 

 

By using the Emoroid Digest App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement and agree to be bound by its terms.