Privacy & Policy

Effective Date: 10th February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ABxMithra, an app developed under the ICMR-funded study (Project ID: IIRPIG-2023-0001295) to support the antimicrobial stewardship program. The app is intended for use by clinicians from collaborating institutes who have agreed to participate in the study and have provided their consent.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile app (“ABxMithra”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following data when you register and use the App:

• Personal Information: Name, Age, Gender, email address, phone number, designation, and organization.
• Usage Data: Information related to your interactions with the App, including pages visited, time spent, features used, and learning content accessed.
• Device Information: Information about the device used to access the App, such as operating system and app version.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect information for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve the App’s functionality and user experience.
• To monitor usage metrics for research and quality improvement.
• To send important notifications regarding updates, policy changes, or security alerts.
• To analyze usage trends and enhance the learning content.
• To comply with legal obligations and institutional policies.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With Institutional Authorities: Aggregated and anonymized usage data may be shared with co-investigators to improve antibiotic stewardship programs and learning resources.
• With Service Providers: Third-party vendors assisting in app maintenance may have limited access under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to court orders, or cooperate with law enforcement.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to collected data is restricted to authorized personnel.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and institutional policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• The right to access, update, or delete your personal information.
• The right to withdraw consent for certain data processing activities.
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data (before data aggregation for analysis and dissemination of study findings).

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted within the App with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact: