PRIVACY POLICY:
This privacy policy governs your use of the Social Rhythms software
application ("Application") on a mobile device that was created by The
University of Michigan ("University"). The Application includes simulations
of a user's lighting and sleep history to predict circadian phase, sleep
drive are affected by social and other factors.
What information does the Application obtain and how is it used?
The Application does not collect any information and data automatically. The
user may choose to submit data entered into the Application to help us
improve the Application. All data that is submitted is collected
anonymously. User Provided Information - The Application only obtains the
information you provide when you choose to submit data and information
("User Provided Information"). All such User Provided Information is
collected anonymously. The User Provided Information may include health data
such as step activity, heart rate, and sleep data.
This Application does not collect precise information about the location of
your mobile device.
Do third parties see and/or have access to information obtained by the
Application?
The User Provided Information may be disclosed: (i) as required by law, such
as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process; (ii) when we believe
in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect
your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a
government request; (iii) with our trusted services providers who work on
our behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to
them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy
statement.
Opt-out of all information collection by uninstalling the Application. You
can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by
uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes
as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile
application marketplace or network.
Data Retention Policy, Managing Your Information
We will retain User Provided Information for as long as you use the
Application and for a reasonable time thereafter. If you'd like us to delete
User Provided Information that you have provided via the Application, you
can do this within the app. Please note that some or all of the User
Provided Information may be required in order for the Application to
function properly, and we may be required to retain certain information by
law. No data is collected automatically.
Children
We do not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to
children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his
or her child has provided us with information without their consent, they
should delete any provided information from within the app.
Security
We are concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information.
We provide physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect
information we process and maintain. For example, we limit access to this
information to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that
information in order to operate, develop or improve our Application. Please
be aware that, although we endeavor to provide reasonable security for
information we process and maintain, no security system can prevent all
potential security breaches.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. We will
notify you of any changes to our Privacy Policy by posting the new Privacy
Policy here: https://wdap.math.lsa.umich.edu/privacy.html. You are advised
to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.
Your Consent
By using the Application and submitting data, you are consenting to our
processing of User Provided Information as set forth in this Privacy Policy
now and as amended by us. "Processing" means using or touching information
in any way, including, but not limited to, collecting, storing, deleting,
using, combining and disclosing information, all of which activities will
take place in the United States. If you reside outside the U.S. your
information will be transferred to the U.S., and processed and stored there
under U.S. privacy standards. By using the Application and providing
information to us, you consent to such transfer to, and processing in, the
US.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or
have questions about our practices, please contact us via email.