Your Privacy Matters
Last Updated: January 2025
DoctorsAppointment.ai (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
AI Service Disclosure
This app uses OpenAI’s GPT-4o to power the AI Health Assistant.
- Your chat messages are sent to OpenAI for processing.
- Premium users who enable personalized responses may also share a summary of their health profile (e.g., medications, allergies, conditions) with OpenAI.
See Section 2 for complete details.
Health Information Notice
- Your health profile and medical records are stored locally on your device.
- We use encryption and industry-standard security practices to protect your data.
- Only chat messages (and optional health profile summaries for Premium users) are transmitted to our AI service provider.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use DoctorsAppointment.ai, we may collect:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender
- Health Information: Medical history, symptoms, allergies, medications, chronic conditions, health queries
- Account Information: Login credentials, subscription status
- Communication Data: Support inquiries, feedback, ratings
1.2 Provider Profile Information (For Healthcare Providers)
If you register as a healthcare provider, we collect:
- Professional Information: Name, credentials, specialty, practice description
- Contact Information: Email, phone, WhatsApp, Telegram, website
- Location Information: Country, region, city, postal code
- Profile Media: Professional photo
- Subscription Information: Provider tier (Pro/Elite), payment status
Note: Provider profile information is stored on our servers (see Section 3).
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage data (features used, timestamps, session duration)
- Log data (IP address, access times, error logs)
- General location data (country/region based on IP address)
1.4 Information from Third Parties
- Payment processors (subscription status only — not payment details)
- App store platforms (subscription management)
1.5 Local Storage (Patient Health Data)
The following data is stored locally on your device only and is not transmitted to our servers:
- Complete health profile (medications, allergies, conditions, medical history)
- Medical record images (MRI, X-ray, lab reports, etc.)
- Chat conversation history
- Personal preferences and settings
You may delete this data at any time through app settings.
2. AI Service Provider & Data Processing
2.1 Third-Party AI Service
DoctorsAppointment.ai uses the OpenAI GPT-4o API to provide AI Health Assistant responses.
2.2 Data Sent to OpenAI
For all users:
- Chat messages and questions
- Images you choose to share for visual analysis
- Previous AI responses within the current session (for context)
For Premium users (with consent):
- Medication list
- Allergy list
- Chronic conditions
- Age range (e.g., “30–49”)
- Gender (if provided)
- Smoking status (if provided)
2.3 Data NOT Sent to OpenAI
We never transmit:
- Exact date of birth
- Full name, email, phone number, or address
- Stored medical record images
- Previous chat history
- Payment or subscription details
- Device identifiers or IP address
2.4 OpenAI Data Handling
According to OpenAI’s API policy:
- API data is not used to train models
- Data may be retained for up to 30 days for abuse monitoring
- Data is deleted after 30 days unless legally required
OpenAI Privacy Policy:
https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
2.5 Your Consent
- Using the AI Health Assistant implies consent to transmit chat messages to OpenAI
- Premium users explicitly consent when enabling Personalized AI Responses
- You may disable personalization at any time in settings
3. Provider Directory Data
3.1 Cloud-Stored Provider Data
Provider Directory data is stored on our cloud servers (Supabase).
For providers:
- Profile details, credentials, photo
- Contact methods
- Location information
- Subscription status
- Availability status
For patients:
- Provider unlock records
- Unlock timestamps and expiration
- Transaction IDs (no payment details)
3.2 Provider Analytics
We collect:
- Profile view counts
- Contact clicks
- Search referral data
This data helps improve platform functionality.
3.3 Why Provider Data Is Cloud-Stored
- Profiles must be searchable
- Unlock records must persist across devices
- Availability requires real-time updates
- Analytics require centralized processing
3.4 Provider Data Visibility
- Provider profiles are publicly searchable
- Contact information is hidden until unlocked
- Availability status is visible when enabled
- Location data is shown for filtering only
3.5 Provider Data Control
Providers may:
- Edit profiles
- Unpublish listings
- Request deletion
- Toggle availability
- Update contact methods
4. How We Use Your Information
4.1 Service Provision
- Provide educational AI responses
- Manage subscriptions
- Improve app functionality
- Provide customer support
4.2 Provider Directory Services
- Display provider profiles
- Process contact unlocks
- Track visibility analytics
- Manage provider subscriptions
4.3 Personalization (Premium Users)
- Safer AI responses using profile context
- Preference storage
- Educational personalization
4.4 Communication
- Service notifications
- Support responses
- Important app updates
4.5 Safety & Security
- Fraud prevention
- Security monitoring
- Legal compliance
4.6 Analytics & Improvement
- Feature usage analysis
- Platform optimization
- Anonymized research
5. Data Security & Storage
5.1 Local Data Storage
Patient health data is:
- Encrypted locally
- Stored only on your device
- Deleted at your discretion
5.2 Cloud Data Storage
Cloud-stored data includes:
- Provider profiles
- Unlock records
- Analytics
- Account authentication
Security measures include:
- Encryption at rest
- Row-level security
- Secure authentication
5.3 Security Measures
- TLS/HTTPS encryption
- Secure API communication
- Encrypted storage
- Access control policies
5.4 Security Limitations
No system is 100% secure. You acknowledge inherent risks.
5.5 Breach Notification
We will notify users of breaches as required by law.
6. Information Sharing
6.1 No Data Sales
We do not sell or rent your data.
6.2 OpenAI
Used solely for AI processing as described.
6.3 Supabase
Used for provider directory storage under strict agreements.
6.4 Other Providers
- RevenueCat (subscriptions)
- App stores (billing)
- Analytics (anonymized only)
6.5 Data Not Shared
- Full health profiles
- Medical images
- Sensitive personal identifiers
6.6 Provider Profile Visibility
Provider visibility is intentional and user-controlled.
6.7 Legal Obligations
We may disclose data when legally required.
6.8 Business Transfers
Users will be notified of data transfers during mergers or acquisitions.
7. Your Rights & Choices
- Access and portability
- Correction and deletion
- AI personalization controls
- Communication preferences
Deletion requests processed within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
DoctorsAppointment.ai is not intended for users under 18.
9. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed in the United States under appropriate safeguards.
10. Cookies & Tracking
We use:
- Local storage
- Analytics tools
- Session identifiers
Controls available via device settings.
11. Data Retention
- Local data retained until deletion
- Cloud data retained per operational needs
- OpenAI retains data up to 30 days
12. Policy Updates
Changes will be posted in the app and communicated when required.
13. Contact Us
Email: support@doctorsappointment.ai
Privacy Team
DoctorsAppointment.ai
We aim to respond within 30 days.
EU residents may contact their local data protection authority.