TB Assist Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how TB Assist ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide to us when you use the TB Assist application ("website", "app", "service").

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

What User Data We Collect

TB Assist does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

When you use TB Assist, we do NOT collect any of the following:

  • Your IP address
  • Your contact information or email address
  • Patient information or medical records
  • Device information or identifiers
  • Location data
  • Usage analytics or behavior data
  • Any other personal or sensitive information

TB Assist operates entirely offline on your device. All data entered into the app remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

Why We Don't Collect Your Data

TB Assist is designed with privacy and security at its core. As a medical decision support tool, we understand the sensitive nature of healthcare information and have built the app to function completely offline without any data collection mechanisms.

  • To protect patient confidentiality and healthcare worker privacy
  • To ensure the app works in areas with no internet connectivity
  • To comply with healthcare data protection regulations
  • To eliminate any risk of data breaches or unauthorized access
  • To maintain trust with healthcare workers and institutions

Safeguarding and Securing Data

Since TB Assist does not collect or transmit any data, there is no risk of your information being compromised through our systems. All patient assessments and decision support processes happen locally on your device.

The security of any data entered into the app depends entirely on the security measures you have in place on your own device. We recommend following your institution's guidelines for device security and patient data handling.

No Use of Cookies

TB Assist does not use cookies or any other tracking technologies. The app does not monitor your usage patterns, pages visited, or any other behavior. Each session with the app is completely independent and leaves no digital footprint.

Third-Party Data Sharing

We do not share any data with third parties because we do not collect any data.

TB Assist has no partnerships, integrations, or data sharing agreements with any third parties. The app operates independently and does not communicate with external services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

Links to Other Websites

TB Assist may contain links to educational resources or WHO guidelines. If you click on these links, you will be directed to external websites. We are not responsible for the data collection or privacy practices of these external sites. We recommend reading the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Use in Clinical Settings

TB Assist is a clinical decision support tool designed to assist healthcare workers in making treatment decisions. The app provides guidance based on WHO-recommended algorithms but does not replace clinical judgment.

Healthcare workers using TB Assist remain responsible for:

  • Maintaining patient confidentiality according to local regulations
  • Securing their devices according to institutional policies
  • Using clinical judgment alongside the app's recommendations
  • Following local and national guidelines for TB treatment

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT: Please read this disclaimer carefully before using TB Assist.

TB Assist is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. While the app is based on WHO-recommended guidelines and has been developed with care, we make no guarantees about its accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

We are not liable for any damages, losses, or adverse outcomes that may result from the use of TB Assist, including but not limited to:

  • Clinical decisions made based on the app's recommendations
  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
  • Treatment outcomes or adverse effects
  • Technical errors or app malfunctions
  • Loss of data stored locally on your device
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

TB Assist is a decision support tool only. Healthcare workers must use their professional judgment, consider the full clinical context, and comply with local medical guidelines and regulations. The final responsibility for all clinical decisions rests with the healthcare provider.

By using TB Assist, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and agree to use the app at your own risk.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. Any updates will be reflected in the app and on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last updated: December 2024

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or TB Assist, you can contact the development team through:

  • No Discipline (Elsa Health)
  • TDR Special Programme at the World Health Organization

For more information about TB Assist and its features, please visit the TB Assist project page.