Privacy Policy

1. Who Is Appcardio?

Appcardio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides free, open-access cardiology tools, including medical formulas, calculators, and decision-support modules designed for healthcare professionals. Appcardio does not provide medical advice and is not intended for patient or layperson use.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

We take privacy seriously and limit data collection to the minimum necessary to operate the Service. This Privacy Policy explains what information Appcardio collects, how it is used, whether it is shared, and how we protect your information.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to submit through:

• Contact Forms: name, email address, message
• Feedback Forms: category, optional email, written feedback

B. Technical Information (Automatically Collected)

Our servers automatically log basic technical information such as:

• IP address (transient, for security)
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Time and duration of access

This information is used solely for security, performance monitoring, and debugging. It is not linked to personal profiles.

4. Information We Do Not Collect

Appcardio does not collect or store:

• Patient data
• Medical records
• Diagnostic information
• Financial data or credit cards
• User account details (we do not have user accounts)
• Advertising identifiers
• Cookies for marketing or tracking

5. How We Use Personal Information

We use voluntarily submitted information only to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Review and improve Appcardio tools
• Ensure platform security

We do not use personal information for advertising, marketing, profiling, or selling.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Appcardio uses only essential cookies required for security and site functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or fingerprinting.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

Appcardio does not sell or rent any personal information. We may share limited information only when:

• Required to comply with the law
• Necessary to protect the security of our systems
• Processed by secure hosting or email service providers

8. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security reviews. Because we store minimal data, privacy risk is inherently reduced.

9. Data Retention

Contact messages and feedback: retained only as long as needed to respond or improve the Service.
Server logs: automatically deleted or anonymized within standard hosting retention periods (usually 14–30 days).

10. Children’s Privacy

Appcardio is not intended for children under 17. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction
• Request deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent

You may contact us to exercise these rights at [email protected].

12. International Data Transfers

Appcardio may process information on servers located in various countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure data protection compliance for international transfers.

13. Third-Party Links

Links to external websites (e.g., ESC, AHA, PubMed) are provided for reference. Appcardio is not responsible for third-party content or privacy practices.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy:
Email us at: [email protected]