Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how MyImplantMatters ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you provide directly when using the App, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile photo
- Implant Information: Implant type, model, serial number, manufacturer, implant date, surgeon details, hospital information
- Health Tracking Data:
- Range of motion measurements and angles
- Pain levels and descriptions
- Emotional sentiment ratings
- Activity logs
- Notes and observations
- Documents: Medical documents, images, X-rays, reports, and other files you upload
- Caregiver Information: Names and email addresses of caregivers you invite to access your data
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Usage data (features accessed, time spent in the App, interactions with the App)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, app version)
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Uses
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
- Enable you to track and manage your implant information
- Facilitate caregiver access and collaboration
- Send you important updates, notifications, and service-related communications
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyze App usage and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
2.2 Anonymized Data Analysis and Trend Calculation
Important: We use anonymized and aggregated data from all users to perform critical health trend analysis and provide essential feedback.
Specifically, we:
- Anonymize Your Data: Before analysis, we remove all personally identifiable information (PII), including names, email addresses, specific implant serial numbers, and any other data that could identify you as an individual.
- Calculate Deterioration Trends: Using anonymized data from all users, we analyze patterns of implant health and deterioration over time. This analysis helps identify:
- Common trends in implant performance
- Patterns related to age demographics (using age ranges, not specific ages)
- Factors that may correlate with implant health outcomes
- Timeline patterns for various types of implants
- Age-Based Analysis: We group anonymized data by age ranges (e.g., 30-40, 40-50, etc.) to:
- Identify trends specific to different age groups
- Understand how age may correlate with implant health patterns
- Develop age-appropriate health monitoring insights
- Provide Essential Feedback: Using our proprietary "Implant Intelligence" calculation methodology, the system:
- Compares your individual measurements (stored securely and privately) against anonymized population trends
- Generates personalized insights and recommendations
- Alerts you to potential concerns based on comparative analysis
- Helps you and your healthcare providers understand how your implant health compares to anonymized population data
- Monitor and Improve Services: Anonymized data helps us:
- Improve the accuracy of health tracking features
- Enhance predictive models for better health monitoring using the Implant Intelligence methodology
- Develop new features that benefit all users
- Ensure the App provides valuable health insights
Data Anonymization Process:
- Personal identifiers (name, email, specific dates, serial numbers) are removed
- Data is aggregated and combined with data from other users
- Individual data points cannot be traced back to any specific user
- Only statistical patterns and trends are extracted for analysis
2.3 Feedback and Recommendations
Using our proprietary "Implant Intelligence" calculation methodology, the anonymized trend analysis enables the App to provide you with:
- Comparative Insights: How your measurements compare to anonymized population averages for similar age groups and implant types
- Trend Monitoring: Alerts when your data suggests patterns that may warrant attention, based on anonymized comparative data
- Predictive Insights: Information about potential future trends based on anonymized historical patterns
Note: These insights are generated automatically by the Implant Intelligence methodology and are meant to supplement, not replace, professional medical advice.
3. Data Storage and Security
3.1 Where We Store Your Data
Your data is stored on secure servers using industry-standard encryption and security measures. We use reputable cloud service providers that comply with applicable data protection regulations.
3.2 How We Protect Your Data
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit (using SSL/TLS) and at rest
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your data, and access is logged and monitored
- Authentication: Strong password requirements and secure authentication methods
- Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
- Data Backup: Regular backups ensure data integrity and availability
3.3 Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4.2 Sharing with Caregivers
If you grant caregiver access, the designated caregivers can view and/or edit your implant information according to the access level you specify. You control and can revoke this access at any time.
4.3 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App, such as:
- Cloud hosting services
- Email service providers
- Analytics services (using anonymized data)
- Customer support platforms
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
4.5 Anonymized Data Sharing
We may share anonymized, aggregated statistical data (which cannot identify you) with research institutions, medical professionals, or other parties for research and public health purposes, always in anonymized form that protects your privacy.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 Access and Correction
You can access, review, and update your personal information at any time through the App settings.
5.2 Data Export
You can request a copy of all your data in a portable format. Contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
5.3 Account Deletion
You can delete your account at any time through the App settings. When you delete your account:
- Your personal information will be deleted from our active systems
- Any anonymized data that was previously included in our analyses will remain anonymized (as it cannot be traced back to you)
- We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes
5.4 Opting Out
You can opt out of:
- Marketing emails (by unsubscribing or changing your notification preferences)
- Push notifications (through your device settings or App settings)
Note: You cannot opt out of using anonymized data for trend analysis, as this is an essential function of the App that benefits all users and provides you with valuable health insights. However, remember that anonymized data cannot be traced back to you.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification for material changes
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted.
9. HIPAA and Health Information
While we take health information privacy seriously and implement security measures consistent with industry standards, we are not a "covered entity" under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) unless we enter into a Business Associate Agreement with a covered entity. However, we treat all health-related information with the utmost care and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what personal information we collect
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- Rights related to automated decision-making
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
12. Contact Us
13. Consent
By using the App, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.