Privacy Policy

info Introduction

Welcome to Empuan ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By using Empuan, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

database Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account or use our Services, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address
• Phone number (for emergency contact features)
• Date of birth
• Profile information you choose to provide

Health Information

To provide our health tracking features, we may collect:

• Menstrual cycle data (period dates, symptoms, mood)
• Health notes and personal wellness logs
• Information shared in our community features (anonymously if you choose)

Emergency Contact Information

For safety features, we collect:

• Emergency contact names and phone numbers
• Location data when using emergency SOS features (with your permission)

Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• IP address and general location information
• App usage patterns and feature interactions
• Crash reports and performance data

Camera Access

Empuan requests camera permission to enable the following features:

• Profile picture capture and upload
• Scanning QR codes for quick sharing features
• Adding visual content to community posts (if applicable)

Note: Camera access is optional and only used when you initiate these features. We do not access your camera without your explicit action.

settings How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To deliver and maintain our health tracking, community, and safety features
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant health insights
• Safety Features: To enable emergency contact alerts and location sharing during SOS situations
• Communication: To send important notifications about your account, cycle predictions, and app updates
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Services
• Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities

shield Data Protection & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with restricted access
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal information, and only when necessary
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities

share Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Emergency Contacts: With your designated emergency contacts when you activate SOS features
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services (subject to strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to valid legal processes
• Safety: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of users or the public

gavel Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccurate information through the app settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: You can request an export of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

schedule Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical and research purposes.

child_care Children's Privacy

Empuan is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

update Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.