This Privacy Policy explains how Hermetic Labs, LLC ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit the HALT website (7hermeticlabs.health), download our software, make a donation, or interact with our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and services worldwide.
The HALT triage software is designed to operate entirely offline. No patient data, clinical records, triage decisions, or usage telemetry is ever transmitted to Hermetic Labs or any third party. All data stays on the local device running the software.
All AI-assisted features (MedGemma, translation, voice synthesis) run entirely on the local device. No queries, prompts, or outputs are sent to external servers.
Users deploying HALT in clinical settings are solely responsible for the physical security of devices containing patient data and compliance with applicable health data protection laws (HIPAA, GDPR, local equivalents).
When you make a donation or contact us, we may collect:
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email Address | To send donation receipts and project updates |
| Full Name | To personalize communications and donation records |
| Payment Information | Processed securely by Stripe — we never see or store card details |
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Process donations and send receipts | Contractual Necessity |
| Send project updates and announcements | Consent / Legitimate Interest |
| Improve our website and services | Legitimate Interest |
| Respond to inquiries and provide support | Legitimate Interest |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal Obligation |
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-party vendors who help us operate our services:
All service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and process it only as instructed.
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Donation records | 7 years (financial compliance) |
| Communication records | 3 years from last interaction |
| Analytics data | 26 months (anonymized thereafter) |
| Email subscriptions | Until unsubscribe request |
To exercise any rights, email us at DwayneTillman@7HermeticLabs.Dev with subject "Privacy Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Check the "Last Updated" date for the most recent version. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For EU/UK inquiries, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before reliance.