Upon sign up, every user is assigned a unique randomized anonymous device id. All communications between two devices and between device and server are done using device ID, no personal information is used for any communication.
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The App stores an encrypted signature when you come in proximity with other registered devices. This interaction information is not pushed to the server unless you turn Covid-19 positive.
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Government uses your information ONLY for administering Covid-19 related health interventions and NOT for any other purpose.
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The App never reveals your personal identity to anyone; the identity of Covid-19 patients is NOT shared with the public at large.
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All unique interactions stored only for 30 days on the device; data on the server deleted in 45 days for non-risk users, 60 days from the date of cure for COVID-19 positive patients.
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Your location data is used, in case you tested positive, only to map places you visited in the past 14 days for sanitization & testing of people to prevent further spread.
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