Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Steri App, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials
• Sterilization Data: Information about sterilization cycles, equipment, and processes
• Usage Information: How you interact with our application
• Technical Information: Browser type, IP address, and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Steri App service
• Process and track sterilization records
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Improve our application and user experience
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
• Provide customer support

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Steri App, our users, or others
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure user authentication and session management
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and user permission systems
• Secure backup and recovery procedures

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with healthcare record-keeping requirements
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Sterilization records may be retained for extended periods as required by healthcare regulations and best practices.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

7. Cookies and Tracking

Steri App uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect application functionality.

8. Healthcare Compliance

Steri App is designed to support healthcare facilities in maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, including:

• FDA sterilization guidelines
• CDC infection control recommendations
• Local health department requirements
• Healthcare facility accreditation standards

9. Third-Party Services

Our application may integrate with third-party services for:

• Payment processing (if applicable)
• Email communications
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Cloud storage and backup services

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification
• Post the updated policy on our website
• Maintain previous versions for reference

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: