1. Introduction

Home Safe Caregiver ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our home safety screening application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: First name, last name, email address, encrypted password
• Profile Information: Email verification status
• Authentication Data: Encrypted passwords and session information

2.2 Home Safety Screening Information

• Client Information: Names, ages, addresses of individuals being screened (entered voluntarily)
• Screening Data: Safety assessment responses, hazard evaluations, notes
• Visual Documentation: Photos of rooms and safety concerns (stored securely with ownership verification)
• Assessment Results: Completed screening summaries and user-generated notes

2.3 Technical and Security Information

• Usage Data: Login times, feature usage, session duration
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address
• Security Monitoring: Access attempts and security events
• Session Data: Authentication status and session information
• Agreement Tracking: User agreement acceptance and version information
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and security

2.4 Advertising and Analytics Information

• Ad Interaction Data: Information collected by our advertising partner (Google AdSense) about ad views and interactions
• Advertising Cookies: Third-party cookies placed by Google AdSense to serve personalized advertisements
• Device Identifiers: Information used by advertising networks to deliver relevant ads

2.5 File Upload Information

• File Metadata: Upload timestamps, file sizes, file types
• Processing Data: Image processing information
• Access Logs: Photo access records

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the screening services
• Generate personalized safety reports and summaries
• Protect user accounts and maintain system security
• Send service-related communications
• Monitor and prevent unauthorized access or misuse of the service
• Ensure compliance with user agreements and terms of service
• Improve the application experience
• Maintain secure file storage

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted service providers who are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements for:

• Email delivery services
• Secure database hosting
• Secure web application hosting

4.2 Advertising Partners

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements to free-tier users. Google may collect information about your device, browsing activity, and ad interactions to serve relevant advertisements. For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

• Advertisements are only shown to free-tier users
• Premium users do not see any advertisements
• You can manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ad Settings

4.3 Affiliate Partnerships

We participate in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click on product recommendation links within the application, you will be directed to Amazon.com. If you make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

• Product recommendations are based solely on safety concerns identified during your screening
• We do not share your personal information with Amazon
• Amazon's collection and use of your data is governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice

4.4 Permitted Disclosures

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
• Legal Requirements: To comply with laws or court orders
• Emergency Situations: To protect health or safety
• Service Operations: To trusted vendors who assist with secure hosting, storage, or operations

4.5 Healthcare Considerations

This app is not a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA and is not designed to store or process Protected Health Information (PHI). Your screening data is treated as sensitive information and protected using industry-standard safeguards.

5. Data Security and Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Restricted access and user authentication
• Rate Limiting: Automated protection against excessive requests
• Secure Storage: Use of secure servers and databases
• File Security: Upload limits and file type restrictions
• Security Monitoring: Logging of security events and suspicious activity
• Session Management: Secure session handling
• Regular Audits: Ongoing review of security procedures
• Breach Protocols: Incident monitoring and response procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold
• Correction: Fix or update your personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data and account (see our Data Deletion Policy for details)
• Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Withdraw consent for non-essential uses

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
Email: contact@homesafeapplications.com

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Screening Data: Retained for up to 3 years after your last activity
• Photos: Stored securely until deletion is requested
• Security Logs: Retained for security monitoring and compliance purposes
• Deletion Requests: If you request deletion, your data will be removed within 1–2 weeks

8. Email Communications

We may send you the following types of emails:

• Welcome Emails: Sent to new users upon account creation
• Account Notifications: Important updates about your account or service
• Security Alerts: Notifications about suspicious activity or security events
• Service Updates: Information about changes to our service or policies

All emails include appropriate unsubscribe options where applicable.

9. Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

Our free-tier service is supported by advertisements. We use Google AdSense to display ads, which may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Serve advertisements based on your interests and browsing history
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Personalize the advertising content you see

Managing Advertising Preferences

• Upgrade to Premium: Premium users ($3.99 one-time payment) are not shown any advertisements
• Google Ad Settings: Manage your ad personalization preferences at adssettings.google.com
• Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to block third-party cookies, though this may affect ad functionality
• Opt-Out Tools: Visit aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have done so, we will promptly delete it.

11. International Users

If you access the Service from outside the United States, you consent to the processing and storage of your data in the U.S., where our servers are located and our services are operated.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Effective Date" and posting the updated policy in the app or on our website.

Your continued use of the Service after changes to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service constitutes your agreement to those changes.

13. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:
Email: contact@homesafeapplications.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

14. Your Agreement

By using the Home Safe Caregiver app, you agree to both this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. Please review both documents to fully understand your rights and responsibilities.