Registration

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Welcome to HERBACURE. By creating an account and using our platform, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering and accessing HERBACURE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

3. Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Any activity under your account is your responsibility.

4. Data Collection and Use

HERBACURE collects personal and health-related information to provide personalized services, including herbal medicine recommendations and adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring. Your data is used solely for research and system improvement purposes.

5. Medical Disclaimer

HERBACURE is an informational tool and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before using herbal medicines. We are not liable for any adverse effects resulting from the use of information provided by this platform.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, logos, and data within HERBACURE are the intellectual property of the HERBACURE team. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

7. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in misuse of the platform.

8. Changes to Terms

HERBACURE reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

HERBACURE values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

• Personal Information: Name, email, date of birth, gender, mobile number, region, and occupation.
• Health Data: Allergies, chronic conditions, medications, lifestyle factors, and herbal usage history.
• ADR Data: Adverse drug reactions, severity, and actions taken.
• Account Data: Email and encrypted password for authentication.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide personalized herbal medicine identification and safety recommendations.
• To power ADR prediction models and improve platform accuracy.
• For academic research on medicinal plant usage in the Philippines.
• To monitor and enhance the safety of herbal products.

3. Data Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud). We use encryption, access controls, and secure connections (HTTPS) to protect your information. Only authorized researchers and system administrators can access sensitive data.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties. Aggregated, anonymized data may be used in published research. Data access is limited to the HERBACURE development and research team.

5. Your Rights

• You may request access to the data we hold about you.
• You may request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. If you request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days, unless required by law.

7. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact the HERBACURE team through the platform’s support channel or email.