Privacy Policy for Hantavirus Tracker

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Hantavirus Tracker ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, processed, and used when you use the Hantavirus Tracker mobile application (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Hantavirus Tracker does not require user accounts and does not directly collect personally identifiable information such as names, personal addresses, uploaded content, or phone numbers.

The App may collect limited anonymous technical and analytics information, including:

3. How Information Is Collected

Information is collected automatically through third-party analytics, infrastructure, and crash reporting services integrated into the App.

These services may include:

4. How We Use Information

The limited anonymous information collected is used exclusively to:

5. News Content, RSS Feeds, and Third-Party Sources

Hantavirus Tracker functions partially as a news aggregation and informational platform.

The App aggregates publicly available news articles and headlines related to hantavirus and outbreak-related topics from third-party news providers and publicly accessible RSS feeds, including sources indexed through Google News RSS services.

Hantavirus Tracker does not create, edit, rewrite, or independently verify third-party news articles. All news content, trademarks, logos, article titles, and published materials remain the property of their respective publishers, authors, and copyright owners.

Whenever possible, the App displays attribution information including:

Users who open news articles may be redirected to external third-party websites or applications that are not controlled or operated by Hantavirus Tracker.

We are not responsible for:

News content is provided strictly for informational and public awareness purposes only. Users should independently verify important medical, scientific, or public health information through official health organizations and governmental authorities.

6. Map and Statistical Information

The App may display outbreak statistics, case tracking information, and global map visualizations related to hantavirus activity.

Some map and statistical features may be experimental or beta features and may rely on publicly available data sources. Data may be incomplete, delayed, or subject to inaccuracies.

Hantavirus Tracker should not be considered an official medical authority, epidemiological institution, or emergency response service.

7. Data Storage

Hantavirus Tracker does not create user accounts and does not store personal user data on proprietary servers.

Some anonymous analytics and crash-related information may be processed and temporarily stored by third-party infrastructure providers such as Google Firebase.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information or user data.

Limited anonymous technical information may be shared with:

9. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services and APIs including:

These third-party services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect the integrity and security of the App and related services.

However, no method of electronic transmission, storage, or internet communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

Hantavirus Tracker is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page together with a revised update date.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the App, you may contact:

Developer: RSTU

Email: hantavirusapp@gmail.com

14. App Store Compliance

Hantavirus Tracker aims to comply with applicable Google Play Store and Apple App Store policies, including transparency, privacy, and data disclosure requirements for news and informational applications.

15. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

To exercise any applicable rights, contact: hantavirusapp@gmail.com