Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Imtiaz Interns App ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our application and services. By using Imtiaz Interns App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Imtiaz Interns App is a free, open-source, community-driven project designed for medical interns to track their educational progress, manage cases, and organize their learning journey.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use our services, we collect:

• Account Information: Username, medical specialty, and consent acknowledgments
• Profile Information: Display name and optional profile picture
• Case Data: Medical case information you choose to enter for your personal educational tracking
• Schedule Data: Shift schedules and reminder preferences
• Question Banks: Study materials you create or access

2.2 Information from Google OAuth

When you sign in using Google, we receive:

• Email Address: Used for account identification and communication
• Name: Used for your display name (can be changed)
• Profile Picture: Used as your default avatar (can be changed or removed)

We only request basic profile information from Google. We do not access your Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar, or any other Google services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to track and manage your medical education cases
• Allow you to share cases with colleagues (only when you explicitly choose to)
• Send schedule reminders (if you enable this feature)
• Respond to your requests and provide support
• Ensure the security and integrity of our services

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform with enterprise-grade security features including:

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Row Level Security (RLS) ensuring you can only access your own data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure authentication protocols

While we implement reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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 choose to share cases with other users
• Service Providers: With third-party services that help us operate our application (Supabase for database, authentication services)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access and view your data through your profile and dashboard
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us
• Export: You can request a copy of your data
• Withdraw Consent: You can revoke Google OAuth access through your Google account settings

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

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations.

Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot identify you may be retained for analytical purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Imtiaz Interns App is intended for medical professionals and students who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use essential cookies and local storage to:

• Maintain your authentication session
• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Ensure the security of our services

We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics that track you across other websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Contact Form: Submit a request
• X (Twitter): @imtiaz_med

13. Open Source Transparency

Imtiaz Interns App is an open-source project licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You can review our source code, including how we handle data, on our GitHub repository. This transparency allows you to verify our privacy practices.