Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HealthPeak ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform. By using HealthPeak, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Account preferences (theme mode, literacy level)

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you interact with HealthPeak:

• Questions you ask our AI specialists
• Responses and citations viewed
• Search queries and browsing patterns
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Log data (IP address, access times)

2.3 Health-Related Information

If you choose to provide it, we may collect:

• Lifestyle patterns and goals
• Food logs and symptom tracking data
• Wearable device integration data (if connected)

Note: HealthPeak is not a medical device. We do not collect or process Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered research translation services
• Personalize responses based on your literacy level and preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance the platform
• Communicate important updates, security alerts, or support messages
• Develop new features and research capabilities
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We DO NOT Sell Your Data

HealthPeak never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• AI infrastructure providers (for language models)
• Analytics services (to understand usage patterns)

All service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only process data as instructed.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication and authorization systems
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Access controls and role-based permissions

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data (data portability)
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@healthpeak.app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

HealthPeak is based in [Your Location]. If you access our services from outside this region, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using HealthPeak, you consent to such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

HealthPeak is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: