Last Updated: February 4, 2025

1. Introduction

The Blood Mate app ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use the App. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Google Account Data: When you sign in via Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture.
• Phone Number: To facilitate communication for blood requests, we collect your phone number.
• Blood Request Form Data: When submitting a blood request, you may voluntarily provide your blood type, age, and optional medical notes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and maintain your user account.
• Blood Requests: To send, receive, and share blood donation requests with your contacts.
• Improve the App: To enhance features, troubleshoot issues, and analyze user behavior to improve functionality.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety of users.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With your contacts: Blood requests, including your name, phone number, and blood-related data, may be shared with the contacts you select.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, such as a subpoena, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety or rights of others.

5. Sensitive Information

Blood type and any medical notes you provide in a blood request are considered sensitive data. We will only share this data with your explicit consent when you submit a request to your selected contacts.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as you use the App and for a reasonable time afterward. If you wish to delete your data, you can contact us at [email protected] to request data deletion.

7. Opting Out

If you wish to stop the collection of data, you can uninstall the App at any time. You may also revoke any permissions, such as contacts services, through your device settings.

8. Security of Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information can contact us at [email protected].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and notify you via the App. By continuing to use the App, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the data we collect, please contact us at Email: [email protected]