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Privacy Policy

Effective date: February 24, 2026 · Last updated: February 24, 2026

1. Overview

HW App (“HW App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the HW App platform (“the Service”), how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your personal data.

We designed the Service with privacy in mind. We collect only the data necessary to deliver the Service, we do not sell your personal information, and we do not use advertising trackers or third-party analytics that profile your behavior.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and an encrypted password. We do not collect your name, phone number, or other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, in feedback submissions).

Usage Data

We collect basic usage data including pages visited, searches performed, and features used. This data is used to improve the Service and is not sold to third parties.

Watchlist & Alert Preferences

Drugs, patents, applicants, and application numbers you add to your watchlist are stored in our database to power alerting features. This data is visible only to you and our system.

Feedback Data

When you submit feedback through the Service, we collect the message content, the page you were viewing, and your email address so we can follow up if needed. Feedback is stored in our database and may be emailed to our team.

Device & Log Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access the Service, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and access timestamps. This data is used for security, fraud prevention, and service optimization.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain your account and the Service
  • Send email alerts and notifications about changes to your watched items
  • Improve, optimize, and develop new features for the Service
  • Communicate important service updates and security notices
  • Respond to feedback, support inquiries, and feature requests
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information to build advertising profiles, serve targeted ads, or make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance — processing necessary to provide the Service you requested (account management, alerts, watchlist functionality).
  • Legitimate interests — improving and securing the Service, analyzing usage patterns in aggregate, and preventing fraud.
  • Consent — where required by law, such as email communications beyond essential service notifications.
  • Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

5. Data Sources

The pharmaceutical data displayed on this platform is sourced entirely from publicly available U.S. government databases, including the FDA Orange Book, Drugs@FDA, openFDA API, Purple Book, PACER, USPTO PTAB records, ClinicalTrials.gov, CMS Medicare data, VA Federal Supply Schedule, NADAC, Regulations.gov, and the Federal Register. We do not collect or display any non-public pharmaceutical data.

6. No Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We do not build advertising profiles based on your activity.

7. Cookies & Authentication

We use cookies solely for authentication session management. These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled while using authenticated features.

Authentication cookiesMaintain your login sessionEssential — cannot be disabled
Advertising cookiesNoneWe do not use any advertising or behavioral tracking cookies
Third-party trackingNoneWe do not embed third-party tracking scripts or pixels

8. U.S. State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or another U.S. state with comprehensive privacy legislation, you may have additional rights under applicable state law:

  • California (CCPA/CPRA) — You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
  • Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA) — You have the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising (which we do not engage in).

To exercise any state-specific rights, contact us at xxxxxxxx@[tbd].com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

9. International Data Transfers

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and third-party service providers are located. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us:

HW App
Email: xxxxxxxx@[tbd].com

For general questions about the Service or these Terms, see our Terms of Service.