1. Introduction
Hospital Duty Manager ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our hospital duty management application.
Important: This is a standalone application without backend services. All data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to external servers.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
2.1 Personal Data
Since this is a standalone application without backend services or database connections, we do NOT collect, store, or process any of the following:
- Personal identification information (name, address, email, phone number)
- Medical records or patient data
- Staff credentials or login information
- Location data or device information
- Usage statistics or analytics
- Any other personally identifiable information
2.2 Local Data Storage
All data entered into the application is stored locally on your device only. This includes:
- Staff duty schedules and assignments
- Attendance records and time tracking
- Performance reports and analytics
- User preferences and application settings
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Local Storage
All application data is stored exclusively on your mobile device using Flutter's local storage mechanisms. No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties.
3.2 Data Retention
Your data remains on your device until:
- You manually delete the data within the app
- You uninstall the application from your device
- You clear the app's cache and data through device settings
3.3 Data Security
While we implement reasonable security measures through Flutter's built-in security features, the ultimate security of your data depends on your device's security settings and protections.
4. Third-Party Services
This application does not integrate with any third-party services, including:
- Analytics or tracking services
- Advertising networks
- Cloud storage providers
- Social media platforms
- Payment processors
5. Permissions
The application does not require any special permissions since it operates as a standalone application without:
- Internet access requirements
- Location services
- Camera or microphone access
- Contact list access
- External file storage access (beyond local app storage)
6. Children's Privacy
This application is intended for use by hospital administrators and healthcare professionals in a professional capacity. It is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect any information from children.
7. Your Rights
Since all data remains on your device, you have complete control over your information. You can:
- View all stored data within the application
- Modify or update information directly in the app
- Delete individual records or all data
- Uninstall the application to remove all stored data
8. Data Sharing
We do not share any data with third parties because:
- No data leaves your device
- No data is collected by us
- No analytics or tracking are implemented
- No external APIs or services are called
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
- Including update notes in new versions of the application
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
By using Hospital Duty Manager, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
10. Disclaimer
10.1 Data Loss
Since this is a local-only application:
- Data is not backed up to cloud services automatically
- You are responsible for maintaining backups of important information
- Data may be lost if the app is uninstalled or device is reset
10.2 Professional Use
This application is designed for hospital duty management but:
- Does not replace professional medical systems
- Should be used in accordance with hospital policies
- Users are responsible for complying with local data protection regulations
11. Compliance with Regulations
While this application operates locally and doesn't transmit data, we designed it with privacy principles in mind that align with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- Healthcare industry best practices
- Mobile application privacy standards
12. Application Specifics
12.1 Features and Data Handling
- Staff Management: All role and duty information stored locally
- Scheduling: Shift data remains on device only
- Attendance Tracking: Records stored in local database
- Reports: Generated from local data, not transmitted externally
12.2 Technical Implementation
- Built using Flutter framework
- Uses local database (SQLite/Hive)
- No internet connectivity required
- No external API calls
- No data synchronization
13. User Responsibilities
As the user of this application, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring the security of your device
- Maintaining backups of important data
- Complying with your organization's data policies
- Using the application in accordance with local laws
14. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for:
- Data loss due to device failure or app uninstallation
- Security breaches affecting the user's device
- Misuse of the application
- Any consequences arising from the use of locally stored data