PranaChain Inc. ("PranaChain", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use:
- the PranaChain mobile application
- the PranaChain website (pranachain.com)
- the PranaChain healthcare data platform
(collectively, the "Services").
PranaChain provides a consent-driven platform that enables individuals to securely manage and control access to their healthcare records, while allowing authorized healthcare providers and institutions to access relevant data when permission is granted.
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to operate and improve the Services.
1.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or interact with the platform, we may collect:
- Name or user identifier
- Email address
- Login credentials
- Blockchain wallet address
- Identity verification information (KYC/AML)
- Healthcare provider identification
- Customer support communications
1.2 Health and Medical Information
PranaChain allows users to store and manage healthcare records. Health information may include:
- Prescriptions
- Medical reports
- Laboratory results
- Diagnoses
- Treatment history
- Allergies or conditions
- Imaging references
Architecture note
1.3 Automatically Collected Information
When users access the Services, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type
- Operating system
- Browser information
- Application usage data
- Session activity
- Timestamps and logs
This information helps improve system performance, reliability, and security.
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage patterns. Types of cookies may include:
- Essential cookies
- Analytics cookies
- Functional cookies
- Security cookies
Users may manage cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and operate the Services
- Create and manage user accounts
- Enable secure healthcare record management
- Process transactions and platform operations
- Facilitate consent-based sharing
- Support authorized provider access
- Maintain platform security
- Detect fraud and unauthorized activity
- Improve product and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Blockchain Data Transparency
Certain platform operations rely on blockchain technology. Blockchain records may include:
- Wallet addresses
- Transaction identifiers
- Cryptographic proofs
- Consent verification records
These records do not contain readable medical records or personal health data. Due to the nature of blockchain technology, certain transaction-related information cannot be modified or deleted once recorded.
4. Consent-Based Data Sharing
PranaChain is built around user-controlled healthcare data access. Health records may be shared with authorized parties, including:
- Doctors
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic laboratories
- Pharmacies
- Insurance providers
- Healthcare researchers
All data sharing occurs only after explicit user authorization through the platform's consent management system. Users may grant or revoke permissions at any time.
5. Research and Anonymized Data
With explicit user consent, certain health data may be used for research purposes. When used for research:
- Personally identifiable information is removed.
- Data is anonymized or de-identified.
- Research partners receive only approved datasets.
Users can choose whether to participate in research-related programs.
7. Data Security
PranaChain implements industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data
- Secure off-chain storage
- Identity authentication
- Access control systems
- Monitoring and logging
- Blockchain-based verification
While we use strong safeguards, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable laws, users may have rights including:
- Access to personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of certain data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
Requests may be submitted to: pranachain@gmail.com
We respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
PranaChain Inc.
167 Ferry St
Windsor, ON N9A 0C5
Canada