Medical Disclaimer
Pearl is a knowledge management tool and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
Introduction
Pearl ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our medical knowledge management application.
As a healthcare professional, you understand the importance of data privacy and security. Pearl is designed with privacy-first principles, ensuring that your medical knowledge and clinical insights remain secure and confidential.
Information We Collect
Pearl collects the following types of information:
- Medical Notes and Clinical Pearls: Text-based medical knowledge and clinical insights you create
- Audio Recordings: Voice memos and clinical recordings you make within the app, including automatic speech-to-text transcriptions using Apple's Speech Framework
- Photos and Images: Medical documentation and images you capture, including both original and cropped versions through our dual-save system
- Tags and Categories: Organizational tags and medical specialty classifications you assign
- App Usage Data: Basic usage statistics to improve app functionality
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Pearl application
- To store your medical knowledge securely on your device
- To enable speech-to-text transcription of audio recordings using Apple's Speech Framework
- To facilitate iCloud backup and sync (if enabled)
- To improve app functionality and user experience
- To provide customer support and technical assistance
- To ensure app security and prevent unauthorized access
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage: All your data is stored locally on your device by default. We do not transmit your medical data to external servers or cloud services without your permission.
iCloud Backup: You may optionally enable iCloud backup, which encrypts your data in Apple's secure cloud infrastructure. This includes your medical notes, audio recordings, transcriptions, and photo files (both original and cropped versions).
Security Measures
- Audio recordings and speech-to-text transcriptions are stored securely on your device
- Photo files use a sophisticated dual-save system: original images are preserved while cropped versions are created for display, allowing you to recrop from the original at any time
- Medical notes are encrypted and stored locally
- We recommend regular backups of your device to protect your data
- Use of device security features (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID) is recommended
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share your medical data with third parties. However, you may choose to:
- Share individual pearls through your device's native sharing features
- Export your data for backup purposes (including original and cropped photo versions)
- Use iCloud backup for secure cloud storage of your data (subject to Apple's privacy policies)
- Share speech-to-text transcriptions through your device's sharing capabilities
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access all your data stored in the app
- Export: You can export your data in various formats (JSON, CSV, XML)
- Delete: You can delete individual pearls or all data from the app
- Backup Control: You control whether to enable iCloud backup
- Device Security: You can use device security features to protect your data
Data Retention
Your data is retained as follows:
- Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
- iCloud Backup: Retained according to your iCloud settings and Apple's policies
- Exported Data: Retained according to where you store the exported files
Children's Privacy
Pearl is designed for healthcare professionals and is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: