PRIVACY POLICY


Effective Date: 22-November-2024


INTRODUCTION

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data while you use the VMS FishDatabase application (The App). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your information.


Data Collection and Usage

  • No Collection of Personal Information: We do not collect or store any personal information of users interacting with the App.
  • Deployment Tokens: During deployment, the App uses tokens for operational purposes. These tokens are immediately deleted from our servers upon successful deployment. They are not stored or reused after the process is completed.
  • Session Logs for Debugging: We retain deployment logs for each session strictly for debugging and improving the performance of the App. These logs do not contain personal information.
  • Google Analytics: The App uses Google Analytics to monitor and analyze app usage. This may include:
    • Aggregated data such as the number of users, session duration, and user interactions within the App.
    • General geographical data (e.g., country or region, not specific locations).
    • Device and browser information.
    This data is collected and stored by Google Analytics according to its privacy practices, which can be reviewed at Google's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Collected Data

The collected data is used for the following purposes:

  • Monitoring App performance.
  • Improving functionality and user experience.
  • Identifying and resolving technical issues.


Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or rent any collected data to third parties. Data collected via Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google’s policies and is not linked to any identifiable personal information.


Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of the data processed within the App. While we strive to protect all data, no system can be entirely secure. We encourage users to use the App in compliance with their organization’s privacy standards.


Third-Party Services

This App integrates with Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service. By using the App, you consent to the processing of your data by Google as described in their Privacy Policy.


User Rights

Since we do not collect personal information, there is no identifiable data to access, amend, or delete. If you have concerns about data collection via Google Analytics, you can opt-out by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.


Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.


Contact Us

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

  • Emails: vishnu@wustl.edu, mmokalled@wustl.edu, vmsanalyticsconsulting@gmail.com
  • Address: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Ave, Cancer Research Building, Room 3600A, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.