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# Privacy Policy for Spine Research App

**Last Updated: December 12, 2024**

## Overview

Spine Research ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Account Information
- Email address (for authentication)
- Name (as provided in your organization's directory)

### Usage Data
- Project participation and status
- Chat messages within project teams

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Authenticate your access to the application
- Display projects you are assigned to
- Enable team communication through in-app messaging
- Send push notifications for new messages

## Data Storage

Your data is stored securely in Airtable, a cloud-based database service. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties.

## Data Sharing

Your information is only shared with:
- Other team members on your assigned projects
- Project leads and principal investigators

## Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Token-based authentication
- Encrypted data transmission
- Restricted access based on project assignment

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data

## Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app.

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: rocketheat@gmail.com

## Consent

By using the Spine Research app, you consent to this Privacy Policy.