Mobile Application Privacy Policy

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (“UT MD Anderson,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who use our mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and handled when you use UT MD Anderson mobile applications published on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

This application is informational only.  It is not intended to provide specific medical advice or instructions in the event of an emergency. If you believe your symptom or situation is urgent or life-threatening, call 911 or go to your local emergency room immediately.

By downloading or using this mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
 

Information We Collect

This mobile application does not collect or store user data.

Information We Do Not Collect

UT MD Anderson designed this application to function without collecting personal or sensitive user data.

Specifically, this application:

• Does not require user registration, authentication, or login
• Does not collect personal identifiers such as name, email address, or phone number
• Does not collect health, financial, biometric, or government‑issued information
• Does not access precise or approximate location data
• Does not access device contacts, calendars, photos, media, or files
• Does not collect usage analytics, behavioral data, or interaction metrics
• Does not collect payment or billing information

Because no user data is collected, there is no personal data accessed, stored, transmitted, or shared by MD Anderson through this application

Google Play Data Safety Disclosure

In accordance with Google Play Data Safety requirements, MD Anderson affirms the following for this application:

• Data Collection: No data is collected
• Data Sharing: No data is shared with third parties
• Data Processing: No data is processed on MD Anderson servers
• Data Encryption: Not applicable, as no data is transmitted
• User Deletion Requests: Not applicable, as no data exists to delete

This application qualifies as “No data collected” under Google Play’s Data Safety section.

Third‑Party Services and SDKs

This application:

• Does not include advertising SDKs
• Does not include analytics or telemetry SDKs
• Does not include social media integrations
• Does not use third‑party libraries that collect or transmit user data

UT MD Anderson does not sell, rent, share, or disclose user information to third parties through this application.

Platform‑Level Data Collection

While the application itself does not collect information, the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or mobile operating system may collect limited technical data (such as crash logs or aggregate download statistics) as part of standard platform operations.

This information:

• Is controlled by the platform provider
• Is governed by the platform’s own privacy policy
• Is not accessible to or controlled by UT MD Anderson

Users are encouraged to review Google’s and Apple’s respective privacy policies for details regarding platform‑level data handling.

Data Security

Because this application does not collect or transmit user data, the risk of unauthorized access to user information through the application is minimal.

UT MD Anderson maintains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with applicable federal and state law to protect any information that may be received outside of application usage (for example, via direct communications).

Data Retention and Deletion

This application does not retain user data.

Accordingly:

• There is no data to delete
• No user data deletion requests are required or applicable
• Uninstalling the application removes all local content from the user’s device

If a user contacts UT MD Anderson outside of the application and voluntarily provides personal information, such information is retained and disposed of according to UT MD Anderson’s records retention schedule and applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

This application is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age and older and is not directed to children under 13.

UT MD Anderson does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through this application.

External Links

The application may contain links to UT MD Anderson or third‑party websites. UT MD Anderson is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

UT MD Anderson may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Revised” date above.

Continued use of the application after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Privacy Officer
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Unit 1640
Houston, Texas 77030
Email: privacy@mdanderson.org
Phone: 713‑745-6636