Privacy Policy for MedTap
Last updated: August 15, 2025
Introduction
MedTap (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our medication reminder mobile application.
Information We Collect
Contact Information
- What we collect: Contact names and phone numbers from your device’s contact list
- When we collect it: Only when you choose to add family members for emergency notifications
- How we collect it: Through your device’s contacts when you grant permission
Usage Data
- Medication schedules and reminders you create
- App usage patterns for improving functionality
- Device information for technical support
How We Use Your Information
Contact Information
- Family Alerts: Contact information is used exclusively to send SMS notifications to selected family members when you miss a scheduled medication
- User Control: You choose which contacts to designate as emergency contacts
- No Storage: Contact information is not permanently stored on our servers
Medication Data
- Local Storage: All medication schedules are stored locally on your device
- Reminders: Used to schedule and deliver medication reminders
- Health Tracking: Optional tracking of medication adherence
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- Medication data is stored locally on your device using encrypted storage
- Contact selections are stored locally and encrypted
- No medication data is transmitted to external servers
Security Measures
- End-to-end encryption for all stored data
- Secure authentication methods
- Regular security updates and patches
Data Sharing
What We Don’t Share
- We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties
- Contact information is never shared with external services
- Medication data remains private and local to your device
What We May Share
- Anonymous usage statistics to improve app functionality
- Technical data to diagnose and fix app issues
- Required disclosures as mandated by law
Your Rights and Choices
Permission Controls
- You can revoke contact permissions at any time through device settings
- You can delete medication data by uninstalling the app
- You can disable family alerts without losing other app functionality
Data Deletion
- Contact access can be revoked in device settings
- All local data is deleted when you uninstall the app
- No server-side data deletion is required as we don’t store your data remotely
Children’s Privacy
MedTap is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Third-Party Services
SMS Services
- We use your device’s built-in SMS functionality to send family alerts
- SMS messages contain only basic alert information, not detailed medication data
- Standard SMS charges from your carrier may apply
Analytics
- We may use anonymized analytics to improve app performance
- No personal or health information is included in analytics data
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
- Providing in-app notifications for significant changes
- Posting updates on our website
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@universalecodeworks.com
Website: https://universalecodeworks.com/medtap/privacy
Legal Compliance
This app complies with:
- Google Play Store privacy requirements
- Android permission best practices
- Healthcare data privacy guidelines (HIPAA-aware design)
- Regional privacy regulations where applicable
Your Consent
By using MedTap, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the MedTap application.