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.
TB Assist does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
When you use TB Assist, we do NOT collect any of the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or TB Assist, you can contact the development team through:
For more information about TB Assist and its features, please visit the TB Assist project page.