Privacy Policy for Pearl Medical Apps

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Privacy Policy: FHO+ Hourly Calculator

Privacy Policy: FHO+ Hourly Calculator

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

Provider: Pearl Medical Apps

At Pearl Medical Apps, we value the privacy of healthcare providers. This policy outlines how the FHO+ Hourly Calculator handles information in compliance with Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

1. Data Residency & Local-Only Storage

The FHO+ Hourly Calculator is designed with a privacy-first, local-only architecture.

  • On-Device Storage: All time-tracking data, session notes, and calculations are stored exclusively on your device’s internal, encrypted storage.

  • No Cloud Servers: Pearl Medical Apps does not operate a back-end server or cloud database. We cannot see, access, or recover your data.

2. PHIPA Compliance & PHI Minimization

  • Non-Custodial Status: Because the app does not transmit or store data on external servers, Pearl Medical Apps is not a “Health Information Custodian” or “Service Provider” as defined by PHIPA.

  • Best Practices: We strongly recommend that users do not enter Patient Names or Health Card Numbers (HCNs) into the “Notes” field. Use initials or internal EMR chart numbers only.

  • Zero Access: Pearl Medical Apps does not monitor your logs or patient identifiers.

3. Data Backups & Portability

The app provides manual features to export and backup your data:

  • User-Initiated Backups: You may export your data via the iOS/Android “Files” interface. You choose the destination (e.g., iCloud, Google Drive, or local storage). Once exported, the data is protected by the security measures of your chosen provider.

  • Export to CSV: You can export logs for billing or accounting purposes. This data is handled by your device’s default mail client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail).

  • User Responsibility: Once data is exported from the app, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the transmission is secure (e.g., using encrypted email) in accordance with clinic protocols.

4. Third-Party Services & Analytics

  • No Tracking: We do not use cookies, identifiers for advertisers (IDFAs), or third-party analytics to track your behavior.

  • No Advertising: This app is ad-free and does not share data with any third-party marketing firms.

5. Permissions

The app requests minimal permissions to function:

  • Storage/Files: To save and export your CSV logs and backup files.

  • Internet Access: Strictly to facilitate the “Email Support” or “Export” functions via your system’s mail handler.

6. Contact Information

For questions regarding this policy, please contact: Privacy Officer Dr. S. Budhoo

dr_budhoo@yahoo.ca