Effective Date: May 3, 2025
Company: Digital Bariatrics, LLC
App Name: A Pound of Cure
Address: 5155 E Farness Dr, Suite #111B, Tucson, AZ 85712
Territories Served: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia

Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Digital Bariatrics, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you share when you use our mobile application, A Pound of Cure (the “App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related regulations.

By using the App, you consent to the practices described below.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your health data – Request a copy (electronic or paper) of your health information.

• Request corrections – Ask us to correct information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

• Receive confidential communications – Request communication through specific methods (e.g., mailing address, phone).

• Restrict information sharing – Request limits on disclosures for treatment, payment, or operations. We will comply unless it affects your care or is prohibited by law.

• Receive an accounting of disclosures – Get a list of disclosures made in the past six years, excluding those for treatment, payment, operations, or those you authorized.

• Choose a representative – Appoint a legal guardian or power of attorney to act on your behalf.

• File a complaint – You may file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, password, country

• Health and nutrition input: Weight, height, dietary habits, food logs, health goals

• Messages and community posts: Any comments, replies, or shared content in community forums

• Payment data: Provided via our secure third-party payment processor (we do not store card numbers)

Automatically Collected

• Device and usage data: IP address, app version, device type, operating system, and usage logs

• Interaction data: Pages viewed, session duration, crash logs, feature use

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide AI-powered nutrition guidance and food logging

• Enable Registered Dietitians to offer personalized feedback (if applicable)

• Improve app performance and user experience

• Deliver customer support

• Moderate and support community interactions

• Send transactional and occasional service-related emails

• Enforce our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines

Permitted Disclosures

We may disclose your information without your authorization for:

• Public health reporting (e.g., disease prevention, FDA reporting)

• Abuse or neglect reports

• Health oversight activities (e.g., audits, investigations)

• Legal proceedings (court orders or subpoenas)

• Law enforcement (with valid legal basis)

• Organ donation coordination

• Coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director requests

• Workers’ compensation claims

• Government functions (e.g., military or national security)

• For a detailed explanation, refer to the HHS Consumer Guide.

Uses Requiring Authorization

We will obtain your explicit written consent for:

• Marketing communications (not related to current services)

• Sale of your health information

• Most uses of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)

You may revoke authorization at any time in writing.

AI and Human Feedback
AI-generated recommendations are provided solely to support educational and wellness purposes. They are not a substitute for medical advice. Users are encouraged to consult a physician before making health-related decisions.

If you choose to interact with a Registered Dietitian through the app, the data you provide (e.g., food logs or health goals) may be used to personalize your guidance.

Community Features
By posting in community forums or comment sections, you acknowledge that your content may be visible to other users. You are responsible for maintaining respectful behavior and complying with our Community Guidelines.

Posts may be reviewed or removed at our discretion if they violate those guidelines.

Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, payment processing)

• Healthcare professionals you choose to interact with

• Authorities when required by law, regulation, or court order

All partners are required to maintain confidentiality and protect your data.

Data Storage and Security
We use industry-standard practices to protect your data, including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data

• Role-based access controls

• Regular vulnerability and security audits

Despite these precautions, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access or correct your data

• Request deletion of your account and associated data

• Withdraw consent to data processing

• Request a copy of your stored data

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@digitalbariatrics.com.

Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have done so unintentionally, please contact us so we can delete the data.

Refunds
We do not issue refunds except in the case of billing errors (e.g., duplicate charges or mistaken transactions). If you believe you have been charged in error, please contact us within 14 days of the charge.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will notify users via in-app messages or email. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us
Digital Bariatrics, LLC
5155 E Farness Dr, Suite #111B
Tucson, AZ 85712
Email: support@digitalbariatrics.com

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