1. Introduction

Regain is a stroke rehabilitation application developed by FASTlab to help individuals recover from strokes more effectively. In the course of using this app, we may collect personal and health-related data for research purposes, in line with ethical guidelines for research and applicable laws. This data helps us improve the app and develop more effective stroke rehabilitation methods.

2. Data We Collect

When you use Regain, we may collect the following types of data:

2.1 Personal Information

• Identification Data: Your name, age, gender, and contact details (such as email address) may be collected to help personalize the app's functionality and ensure effective communication with you.
• Location Data: If you consent, we may collect your approximate geographic location to understand usage patterns globally.

2.2 Health and Rehabilitation Data

• Health Information: Data relating to your stroke history, rehabilitation exercises, performance, progress, and any other health-related data you provide.
• Feedback and Surveys: Information from surveys or feedback you voluntarily provide to help us improve the app and research.

2.3 Usage Data

• Device Information: Information about the device you are using to access the app (such as operating system, browser type, and IP address).
• Log Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including the frequency of use, session durations, and actions taken within the app.

3. How We Use Your Data

The data we collect serves both research and operational purposes. We will use your data for the following purposes:

3.1 Research Purposes

To advance our understanding of stroke rehabilitation and develop more effective treatment strategies. We may publish anonymized research findings in scientific journals and conferences.

3.2 App Development and Personalization

To enhance and personalize your user experience within the app and to optimize its performance and functionality.

3.3 Communication

To communicate with you regarding your use of the app, including notifications about exercises, reminders, or updates.

3.4 Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards

To ensure compliance with applicable laws, ethical research standards, and regulatory requirements related to data protection and research ethics.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We are committed to keeping your personal information confidential. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

4.1 Research Collaborations

We may share anonymized and aggregated data with research collaborators, institutions, or universities for the purpose of scientific research.

4.2 Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to help with app operations, such as cloud storage or data analysis. These providers are obligated to protect your data and use it solely for intended purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your data if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of FASTlab, our users, or others.

5. International Data Transfers

As this is a global project, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not offer the same level of data protection as your home country. We will take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and that any international data transfers comply with applicable laws.

6. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal or research-related obligations.
• Objection: You may object to the processing of your data, particularly if it is used for direct marketing or research purposes.
• Portability: In certain cases, you may request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Regain is not intended for use by children under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy in the app or through other communication channels. Your continued use of the app after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: