PodoHealth Privacy Policy
Introduction
PodoWellness (“we,” “our,” or “us”) provides wellness survey and self-assessment services designed to help adults better understand their health status and receive personalized lifestyle and supplement insights. Protecting your privacy and personal data is one of our highest priorities.
By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Communication and Notifications
- To respond to your comments, questions, and requests and provide customer support.
- To send service-related communications, such as product updates, security alerts, or confirmations.
- To send you marketing communications, subject to your consent where required. You can opt out at any time.
- To send push notifications. You can manage preferences via device settings.
Research and Development
- To conduct research and analysis, including for scientific or academic purposes.
- To anonymize or de-identify your data for aggregated statistical use, such as understanding trends in wellness habits.
Ensuring Legal Compliance and Security
- To verify age eligibility (18+) and comply with legal requirements.
- To protect the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our users and prevent misuse of the Services.
- To secure our IT systems and networks.
Information from Third Parties
With your consent, we may integrate data from health-related platforms (e.g., Apple HealthKit, Google Health Connect).
We will not use sensitive health data for advertising or share/sell it to data brokers.
Social Networks and Public Areas
Information you choose to share publicly (e.g., testimonials, comments) may be visible to others and searchable.
Aggregated or De-identified Information
We may use aggregated or anonymized information to improve our Services or share general wellness insights.
Sensitive Data
- Health-related data collected through the survey is considered sensitive information.
- We will use such data only for the purposes disclosed (wellness insights, research, service improvement).
- We will not use or sell sensitive data for advertising.
Your Rights
- Access, correction, erasure, and portability of your personal data.
- Right to object to processing and request restriction of processing.
- EU/UK residents have rights under GDPR, including access to a copy of data and lodging complaints with supervisory authorities.
Sharing Your Data
We share data only:
- As required by law or legal processes.
- To protect rights, safety, and prevent fraud.
- With third-party partners that provide analytics, hosting, or support services, subject to strict safeguards.
Data Security
We use encryption, secure transmission (SSL), pseudonymization, and other industry-standard practices to protect your data.
Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide Services, comply with legal obligations, or conduct research (anonymized).
Data Storage & Transfers
Our servers may be located in the United States. For EU/UK users, we comply with GDPR requirements, using safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies and SDKs for functionality, analytics, and (with consent) marketing. You can manage preferences via your browser or device.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has used our Services, please contact us and we will delete their data.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact us at: support@podowellness.com