Last updated: September 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how BactiFIND ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our microbiology and clinical laboratory reference application. BactiFIND is an educational and reference tool designed for students, laboratory technologists, and healthcare professionals studying microbiology, biochemical identification, and diagnostic laboratory methods. It is not a diagnostic device and is not intended to replace professional clinical judgment, laboratory protocols, or medical advice.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
The App provides access to microbiology reference material, including but not limited to: - Biochemical Tests Library (e.g., Catalase, Oxidase, Indole, Coagulase, ONPG, Nitrate Reduction, and related assays) - Organism Search & Identification tools (e.g., Gram stain, hemolysis pattern, culture media, biochemical profiles) - Organism Comparison / Differential Test tables - Grading and scoring calculators (e.g., Bartlett's Scoring, Murray-Washington Criteria, smear counting)
This reference content is stored locally within the App (including for offline use) and does not involve the collection of personal data about you.
Certain features of the App, such as PubliFIND, may ask you to enter information voluntarily, including: - Name - Mobile number - Address - Paper/document title and content
This information is used solely to prepare a message or email on your behalf (for example, via the "Message" or "Email" options) and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers. It is passed directly to your device's native messaging or email application, which you control.
We may collect limited technical information to maintain and improve the App, such as: - Device type and operating system - App usage statistics (e.g., which features/tests are accessed) - Crash logs and diagnostic data
This data, where collected, is generally aggregated or anonymized and is not used to identify you personally.
We do not collect or require: - Patient health information or protected health information (PHI) - Real specimen, sample, or laboratory result data tied to an identifiable person - Account passwords or payment information (unless a specific paid feature states otherwise)
Any information collected is used only to: - Provide and operate the App's educational and reference features - Enable optional communication features (e.g., sending a PubliFIND submission via your own messaging/email app) - Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve App performance - Understand general usage trends to improve educational content accuracy
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Much of the App's core content (organism database, biochemical test references, decision trees) is designed to function offline and is stored locally on your device. This local data is used only to power search and reference features and is not automatically shared externally.
We do not share personal information with third parties except: - When you choose to share content yourself (e.g., sending a PubliFIND entry via your phone's Messages or Email app) - Where required by law, regulation, or legal process - With service providers who help operate the App (e.g., app store analytics or crash reporting), under confidentiality obligations
BactiFIND is intended for educational and reference purposes only. Content related to biochemical tests, organism identification, grading scales, and diagnostic criteria reflects general microbiology teaching material and does not constitute medical, diagnostic, or clinical advice. Users should always confirm information against current institutional protocols, accredited laboratory standards, and qualified professional guidance before applying it in a clinical or diagnostic setting.
The App is intended for students and professionals in health sciences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any information handled by the App. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have rights to: - Access, correct, or delete personal information you have provided - Withdraw consent for optional features (e.g., PubliFIND) - Request information about how your data is used
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using BactiFIND (the "App"). By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
BactiFIND is an educational and reference application for microbiology and clinical laboratory topics, including: - A Biochemical Tests Library (e.g., Catalase, Oxidase, Indole, Coagulase, ONPG, Nitrate Reduction, and related assays) - Organism Search & Identification tools - Organism Comparison / Differential Test tables - Grading and scoring calculators (e.g., Bartlett's Scoring, Murray-Washington Criteria) - PubliFIND, an optional feature allowing users to draft and share written content via their device's messaging or email apps
The App is intended for students, educators, laboratory professionals, and healthcare workers for learning and reference purposes only.
The App is not a medical device and does not provide medical, diagnostic, or clinical advice. Content such as biochemical test interpretations, organism identification criteria, and grading scales reflects general educational material and must not be used as the sole basis for diagnosing, treating, or making clinical decisions about any patient or specimen.
You are solely responsible for verifying any information against current, accredited laboratory protocols, institutional guidelines, and the judgment of qualified professionals before relying on it in any real-world clinical, academic, or laboratory setting. We disclaim all liability for outcomes resulting from reliance on App content in place of professional protocols.
The App is intended for users who are students, educators, or professionals in health sciences fields. It is not directed at children under 13, and by using the App you represent that you meet this requirement or are using it under appropriate institutional/parental supervision if required by your jurisdiction.
When using the App, you agree that you will: - Use the App only for lawful, educational, and reference purposes - Not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract the App's underlying content database for redistribution or commercial resale - Not misrepresent App-generated reference material as validated clinical or diagnostic results - Provide accurate information if you choose to use optional features like PubliFIND - Not use the App to transmit unlawful, harmful, or infringing content through features such as PubliFIND's messaging/email functions
PubliFIND allows you to enter text (e.g., a name, contact details, title, and written content) and send it via your device's native Messages or Email application. This feature is provided for convenience only. We do not review, store, or take responsibility for the content you choose to send using this feature, and any communication sent is your responsibility as the sender.
All content within the App — including but not limited to the organism database, biochemical test descriptions, grading criteria, diagrams, text, and software — is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal, educational purposes only. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the App's content without our prior written consent.
Certain reference content is stored locally on your device to support offline use. We may update, correct, or modify this content periodically to reflect current microbiology standards. We do not guarantee that offline content will always reflect the most current version until you update the App.
The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App's reference content is free of errors or omissions, or that it will meet your specific educational or professional requirements.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the App — including any reliance on biochemical, organism identification, or grading content for clinical or diagnostic purposes. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the amount, if any, you paid to use the App.
The App may integrate with your device's native Messages or Email applications (via PubliFIND) or third-party analytics/crash-reporting services. We are not responsible for the practices, availability, or content of these third-party services, which are governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the App, other users, or third parties.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Insert Jurisdiction].
Email us at rrajsh8@gmail.com