Privacy Policy

Introduction

Lab Tools Pro ("we," "our," or "us") is a research-only laboratory utility. This Privacy Policy explains what information is stored locally, when information may leave your device, and how optional services such as iCloud, PubMed search, ELN export, and App Store purchases work.

Information We Collect

Information Stored by the App

• Calculation Data: Calculator inputs, outputs, history, notes, favorites, and most-used tools are processed and stored locally on your device.
• Lab Notebook and Inventory: Experiment entries, tags, saved calculations, inventory items, custom reagents, and lab profile preferences are stored locally for app functionality.
• Custom Protocols and Timers: Protocols, timer templates, running timers, and timer history are stored locally so the app can restore your workflow.
• Optional ELN Settings: If you connect an electronic lab notebook provider, provider settings are stored locally and credentials are stored in the device Keychain.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not include third-party advertising, tracking, analytics, or crash-reporting SDKs.
• We do not collect location, contacts, health data, financial data, advertising identifiers, or browsing history.
• Calculator values and notebook content are not sent to a DuttLabs server. Lab Tools Pro does not use a DuttLabs account system or backend service.
• Apple may provide developers with aggregated crash and diagnostic information if you choose to share diagnostics with app developers in your Apple settings. The app does not collect this directly.

Optional Services

• Apple iCloud / CloudKit: If iCloud sync is available and enabled on your devices, app data may sync through your private iCloud account. This is governed by Apple's privacy practices.
• Apple StoreKit: Purchases and subscriptions are processed by Apple. We do not receive your payment card details.
• PubMed Search: When you search PubMed inside the app, your search query is sent to NCBI E-utilities over HTTPS to retrieve results. Recent PubMed searches are stored locally for convenience.
• Electronic Lab Notebook Export: If you connect Benchling, LabArchives, Labguru, Notion, or another supported provider, exports are sent only when you initiate them and only to the provider you configured.
• Support Email: If you contact us for support, we receive the information you choose to include in your message and use it to respond.

How We Use Your Information

Information stored by the app is used to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Sync your data across your devices via iCloud
• Show your calculation history, favorites, notebook entries, inventory, timers, and most-used tools
• Process subscription and lifetime purchases through Apple StoreKit
• Run user-initiated PubMed searches and ELN exports
• Respond to support requests

Data Storage and Security

Your app data is stored on your device using Apple platform storage such as Core Data, UserDefaults, and Keychain. If iCloud sync is active, supported app data may also be stored in your private iCloud account. ELN credentials are stored in Keychain. You should protect your device and Apple ID with a strong passcode, Face ID or Touch ID, and two-factor authentication.

Data Retention

App data you create (calculations, notebook entries, custom reagents, timers, and inventory) is kept on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app. Settings > Data > "Clear All Data" permanently removes this data, including from your other devices when iCloud sync is enabled. If iCloud sync is on, data also remains in your private iCloud account until deleted; you can manage or remove it through Apple's iCloud settings. ELN credentials remain in the device Keychain until you remove the connected provider. Support emails are retained only as long as needed to handle your request, after which they are deleted on request or in the normal course of mailbox housekeeping.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information and we do not use your data for tracking or advertising. Information leaves your device only in these cases:

• iCloud sync through Apple, if available and enabled
• Purchases and subscription status through Apple StoreKit
• PubMed search queries sent to NCBI when you perform a PubMed search
• ELN exports sent to the provider you configured when you initiate an export
• Support emails sent by you
• When required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Review the data stored in the app by opening the relevant app sections.
• Export: Use built-in export features for calculation history, notebook entries, and supported data.
• Delete: Delete local app data from the app where available, use reset/delete options in Settings, or uninstall the app.
• iCloud Data: Manage iCloud data through Apple's iCloud settings.
• ELN Connections: Remove connected ELN providers and credentials from the app settings.
• Support Email: Contact us to request deletion of support messages you sent, subject to legal and security needs.

Children's Privacy

Lab Tools Pro is intended for research and educational laboratory use. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information through support email, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy and update the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

shankarduttsgd@gmail.com

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents may have additional rights, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Contact us to exercise applicable rights.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. The app primarily stores data locally or in your Apple iCloud account. Contact us for support-email requests or questions about these rights.

About DuttLabs

Lab Tools Pro is developed by DuttLabs, a solo developer studio run by Dr. Shankar Dutt. We are committed to creating privacy-respecting software. For more information, visit duttlabs.app.