Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Aging Feet Condition Detection with Artificial Intelligence ("the App") handles and protects your personal information. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described below.

1. Information We Collect

The App does not collect or use any personal information from its users when capturing or processing photos of the feet. The only data collected is the image of the feet for the purpose of analysis, which does not contain personally identifiable information.

2. How We Use Your Information

The photos you upload are used solely to analyze and detect foot conditions using artificial intelligence. No personal information is used or shared when capturing photos of the feet. The findings are generated for informational purposes and are not intended to replace a professional medical diagnosis.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share or sell your personal information because no personal information is collected. However, images used for analysis may be stored temporarily on secure servers for processing purposes and future model improvement, without linking them to any personal information.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect the photos and data you provide from unauthorized access or disclosure. The photos saved are anonymized, so there is no way for anyone (except Admin) to associate any identity with the photo. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Accuracy and Disclaimer

The findings of foot conditions generated by the App must always be verified by a Healthcare Professional. The App’s results may not always be accurate and may vary based on several factors, such as the quality of the image provided. The App’s findings are for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional healthcare advice.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access the data we have collected about you, request the deletion of your data, and withdraw consent for the use of your data at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at Info@UniversalHealthHub.ca.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes through the App or by updating the date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App’s handling of your information, please contact us at:

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