NICU Baby Diary

Privacy Policy for NICU Baby Diary

Last Updated: June 2025

Introduction

NICU Baby Diary ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application ("the App") handles information when you use our service.

**Important:** NICU Baby Diary is designed with privacy as our top priority. All your data is stored locally on your device, and we do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information on external servers.

Information We Do NOT Collect

**We do not collect, transmit, store, or have access to any of your personal information, including:**
- Your baby's personal details or medical information
- Photos you take or store in the app
- Diary entries or health tracking data
- Your device information or usage analytics
- Your location data
- Any other personal or sensitive information

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The App stores the following information locally on your device only:

Personal Information
- **Baby's Profile Data**: Name, date of birth, gender, birth details
- **Photos**: Images you capture or select for your baby's diary
- **Contact Information**: Only if you choose to export and share data

Health and Medical Information
- **Growth Data**: Weight, length, head circumference measurements
- **Feeding Information**: Feeding schedules, milk types, intake amounts
- **Medical Data**: Breathing support details, sleeping arrangements, treatments
- **Care Notes**: Activities, special visits, questions for healthcare providers
- **Location Data**: Hospital/ward information you manually enter

App Usage Data
- **Settings**: Language preferences, weight unit preferences
- **Export History**: Locally stored information about files you've created

How We Handle Your Data

Local Storage Only
- All data is stored using your device's secure local storage systems
- No data is transmitted to our servers or any third-party services
- No internet connection is required for core app functionality
- We have no access to your data at any time

Data Security
- Your data is protected by your device's built-in security features
- The app uses industry-standard local encryption methods
- No data transmission means no risk of interception or breaches
- You maintain complete control over your information

Permissions We Request

The App requests the following permissions for essential functionality:

Camera Permission
- **Purpose**: To capture photos of your baby for diary entries
- **Data Handling**: Photos are stored locally on your device only
- **User Control**: You can deny this permission and still use other app features

Storage Permissions
- **Purpose**: To save diary data and export files to your device
- **Data Handling**: Files are saved to your device's local storage
- **User Control**: Required for core app functionality and data export

Internet Permission
- **Purpose**: For app functionality and potential future features
- **Current Use**: Currently not used for data transmission
- **Data Handling**: No personal data is transmitted online

Data Export and Sharing

Export Functionality
- You can export your diary data as PDF or Excel files
- Exported files are saved locally to your device
- Export is entirely voluntary and under your control
- We do not have access to or receive copies of exported files

Sharing with Healthcare Providers
- You may choose to share exported data with your baby's healthcare team
- Any sharing is entirely at your discretion
- We are not involved in or responsible for data you choose to share
- Please consider privacy and security when sharing health information

- Ensure you follow the advice of your medical professionals

Data Retention and Deletion

User Control
- You have complete control over your data at all times
- You can delete individual diary entries, photos, or entire baby profiles
- You can clear all app data through your device settings

No Server Storage
- Since we don't store data on servers, there's no server-side data to delete
- All data deletion happens immediately on your device
- We cannot recover deleted data as we never had access to it

Children's Privacy

- Our app is designed for use by parents and caregivers (18+ years)
- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
- The app tracks information about babies/children but is operated by adults
- All data remains under the control of the parent/caregiver using the app

Third-Party Services

No Third-Party Data Sharing
- We do not use analytics services that collect your data
- We do not integrate with advertising networks
- We do not share data with third-party services
- The app operates independently without external data connections

Device Services
- The app uses standard device features (camera, file system)
- These interactions are handled by your device's operating system
- No additional third-party services are involved

International Data Transfers

**Not Applicable**: Since all data is stored locally on your device and we do not operate servers or transmit data internationally, there are no international data transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. We will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through the app
- Continue to maintain our commitment to local-only data storage

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access
- You have full access to all your data within the app
- You can view, edit, and export your information at any time

Correction
- You can modify or correct any information in the app
- Changes are saved locally on your device immediately

Deletion
- You can delete any or all of your data at any time
- Deletion is permanent and immediate

Portability
- You can export your data in PDF or Excel formats
- Exported data is yours to use as you see fit

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: nicubabydiary@gmail.com
Response Time: We typically respond within 72 hours during business days.

Medical Disclaimer

This app is for informational and tracking purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your baby's health and medical care.

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
- General data protection principles
- Health information privacy best practices
- Mobile app privacy standards

Conclusion

NICU Baby Diary is built with your privacy as the foundation. By keeping all data on your device and never transmitting it to external servers, we ensure that you maintain complete control over your baby's sensitive health information.

Your trust is essential to us, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security in our app design and operation.