Privacy Policy
University of Alabama at Birmingham built the ManageMyLupus Education
app as a free app. This service is provided by University of Alabama at
Birmingham at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding our policies with the collection,
use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our
Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of
information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect
is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your
information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our
Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Kaizen Education unless
otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
User Data Collection
ManageMyLupus collects certain user data to enhance user experience and improve the services we provide. This section outlines the types of data collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding this data.
Types of Data Collected:
1. Demographic Information: The app may ask for demographics such as race, age, sex, and ethnicity. This information is used for statistical analysis and research to better understand our user base and improve our services.
2. Lupus Related Information: Users may be prompted to provide information related to their lupus condition, such as whether lupus is flaring, the level of lupus activity, and how their quality of life has been affected. This information helps us personalize the app experience and provide tailored support and resources to users. These questions are asked after a week has passed since the last time they were answered, ensuring that users are not overwhelmed with frequent prompts.
3. Device UUID: The app collects a unique device identifier (UUID) in the background. This UUID helps differentiate user data and enables the app to save records securely in a HIPAA-compliant database. The UUID is used solely for internal purposes, such as ensuring data integrity and security, and is not shared with third parties.
User Control:
Users have the right to choose whether to provide the requested information.
Data Access and Modification:
Users cannot view or modify the data they provide through the app. All data is securely stored and processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Data Security:
We take the security of user data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in a case of an
error in the app we collect data and information (through third party products)
on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such
as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating
system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing our Service, the
time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are
striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember
that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic
storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute
security.