Privacy Policy for Lab Rate Compare

Effective Date: January 25, 2026

Welcome to Lab Rate Compare ("the App"). This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to your privacy and transparency. This policy applies to the mobile application provided by Bytesweavers ("we," "us," or "our").

Our Core Privacy Principle: Informed Healthcare Decisions

Lab Rate Compare is designed to help you make informed decisions about diagnostic test prices across different labs. We believe in transparency and minimizing data collection. We strive to provide accurate information while respecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

We collect and manage the following types of information to provide and improve our service:

• Usage Preferences (Stored Locally): Information such as your selected city/state filter and your "Favorites" list of medical tests is stored locally on your device. This ensures a personalized experience without needing to transmit this preference data to us unnecessarily.
• Server Synchronization Data: To provide you with the latest prices and lab information, the App communicates with our secure servers. When checking for updates, we may process basic technical identifiers to ensure the correct data is delivered to your device version.
• User Contributions (Report Wrong Price): If you choose to use the "Report Wrong Price" feature, we collect the specific details you submit (Test Name, Lab Name, Price, and your comments). This data is sent to our servers to help us verify and correct our database for the benefit of all users. This submission is anonymous and does not include your personal contact details.
• Advertising Data (Collected by AdMob): The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements to keep the service free. AdMob may collect data such as your device's advertising ID, IP address, and interaction with ads to provide personalized advertising. For details, please review Google's Advertising Privacy Policy.
• Technical and Crash Data: We collect anonymous technical data (e.g., device model, OS version, app crashes) through services like Google Play Console. This helps us ensure app stability and fix bugs quickly.

How We Use Your Information

The information is used for:

• Service Delivery: Effecting data updates so you have the latest pricing information for your selected city.
• Data Accuracy: Using your "Report Wrong Price" submissions to verify and update lab test prices in our database.
• App Sustainability: Displaying relevant advertisements via AdMob to support the maintenance of the App.
• Improvement: Analyzing anonymous crash reports and usage patterns to optimize performance and user experience.

Information Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or trade your personally identifiable information. We operate with the following third parties:

• Service Providers: We use third-party services like Google AdMob (for ads) and Google Play Services (for distribution and analytics), which operate under their own privacy policies.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Communication between the App and our servers is encrypted using standard security protocols (HTTPS). Local data is stored securely within your device's application sandbox. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Disclaimer

The prices and information displayed in the App are for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, actual prices at labs may vary. We are not a medical service provider and do not offer medical advice.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or services. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the content on this page and the "Effective Date" at the top.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: bytesweavers@gmail.com