MyWell — Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 June 2026

MyWell is a groundwater-monitoring application developed for the MARVI project (Managing Aquifer Recharge and Sustaining Groundwater Use through Village-level Intervention). This policy explains what personal information the MyWell mobile app and website collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By creating an account or using MyWell, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

Data controller: the MARVI project team ("MARVI", "we", "us"). For any privacy question or request, contact us at marvi.groundwater@gmail.com.

Information we collect

CategoryExamplesWhy
Account information Email address, phone number, password (stored only as a salted hash), and optionally your country. To create and secure your account, sign you in, and contact you about your account (e.g. one-time verification codes).
Location data Your device's GPS location when you tap "Use my location", and the latitude/longitude you record for monitoring stations. To place and find monitoring stations on the map and tag measurements with a location. Location is used only when you choose to share it.
Photos Images you upload of wells, stations, or related field conditions. To document monitoring sites. Photos are only collected when you choose to upload them.
Monitoring data you enter Station details, water-level and water-quality readings, measurements, notes, and the organisation/team you belong to. To provide the core function of the app — recording and analysing groundwater data.
Messages In-app messages, requests, and announcements. To enable communication with your organisation and administrators.

MyWell does not use third-party advertising, and we do not collect data for advertising or sell your personal information.

How your information is stored and protected

How we share information

Your monitoring data (stations, readings, photos) is visible to other members and administrators of the organisation/team you belong to, so groups can collaborate on shared monitoring sites. We share personal data with service providers only as needed to operate the app (e.g. our cloud hosting provider), and when required by law. We do not sell personal data.

Data retention

We keep your account and monitoring data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time (see below).

Your choices and rights

Children's privacy

MyWell is intended for use by adults involved in groundwater monitoring and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

Questions or requests: marvi.groundwater@gmail.com.