Privacy policy

This policy explains how PhacoBook ("PhacoBook", "we") handles data. PhacoBook is documentation software for cataract surgeons. Our design principle is simple: clinicians own their data, and patient identity never enters the shared registry.

Patient data is pseudonymized

Patients are referenced by an identifier that you choose and control — not by name. Clinical data is captured against this pseudonym. Any mapping between your patient identifiers and real-world identities remains with you and is not required by, or shared with, PhacoBook to operate the service.

The shared registry is anonymous

Documented cases contribute structured clinical data to an anonymous, aggregated registry so surgeons can benchmark their outcomes against the wider community. The registry contains only anonymous clinical data points — never patient names or the identifiers you use to recognize your patients.

Your account data

To provide the service we process the account information you give us (such as your email address) and the clinical data you enter. We use this to operate PhacoBook, keep you signed in, and show you your own metrics.

• We do not sell your data.
• We do not use advertising cookies or advertising trackers.
• We use essential storage (a session token and your preferences) to keep the app working.

Cookies & local storage

PhacoBook uses your browser's local storage for essential functionality — keeping you signed in and remembering preferences such as language and theme. This essential storage is required for the app to work. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

Your rights over your data

Your record is yours. You can export your full data at any time and request deletion of your account. Depending on your jurisdiction you may have additional rights (such as access, correction, and portability); we support these through the app.

Data retention & security

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service, and apply appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. When you delete your account, your personal account data is removed; anonymous, aggregated registry statistics that cannot be traced back to you or your patients may be retained.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected here with a new "last updated" date.

Contact

Questions about privacy or a data request can be raised from within your PhacoBook account. See also our terms of use.

PhacoBook is a documentation and registry tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide clinical decisions or advice.