PRIVACY

Branching Haptics Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how StrongApps handles information in connection with Branching Haptics.

Branching Haptics is a virtual reality clinical training app for healthcare education. It uses immersive video, branching decisions, and supported bHaptics devices to support training scenarios.

Information We Collect

Branching Haptics does not require users to create an account in the app.

The app is designed to run primarily on the headset and does not intentionally collect names, email addresses, patient records, student records, health records, payment information, or precise location information from users.

The app may store limited information locally on the headset, including:

  • A configured content server URL, if an operator enters one
  • Cached training content, such as manifests, thumbnails, videos, or branching graph files
  • App settings needed to keep the selected content source working between launches

The app may access bHaptics device connection information through the bHaptics SDK so it can determine whether supported haptic devices are connected and play haptic feedback during training. This information is used for app functionality.

Remote Content

Branching Haptics may be configured by an operator to load training content from a remote content server. When this feature is used, the headset contacts the configured server to request content files such as base.json, thumbnails, graph files, and video files.

The operator or organization controlling that content server may receive standard technical request information, such as IP address, request time, requested file path, and server logs. StrongApps does not control third-party or organization-managed content servers unless StrongApps is operating that server.

Analytics, Ads, and Purchases

  • Branching Haptics does not use in-app advertising.
  • Branching Haptics does not sell user data.
  • Branching Haptics does not include in-app purchases.
  • Unity analytics, Unity ads, Unity purchasing, and Unity cloud diagnostics are disabled in the current project configuration.

Third-Party Services

Branching Haptics may rely on platform and device services, including:

  • Meta Quest platform services for app installation, entitlement, headset operation, and store distribution
  • Unity runtime components used to run the application
  • bHaptics SDK components used for supported haptic device connectivity and feedback

These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.

How We Use Information

Information handled by the app is used to:

  • Load and display training experiences
  • Cache content for app performance and availability
  • Remember an operator-configured content source
  • Detect supported bHaptics devices
  • Play haptic feedback during training
  • Troubleshoot app issues when a user contacts support

Data Sharing

StrongApps does not sell user information.

StrongApps does not share personal information collected through the app for advertising.

StrongApps may review information voluntarily provided in support emails or issue reports in order to troubleshoot and respond to support requests.

Data Retention

Local app settings and cached content may remain on the headset until the user clears app data, uninstalls the app, resets the configured content source, or removes cached files through normal device management.

Support emails and related correspondence may be retained as needed to respond to requests, maintain records, and improve the app.

Children's Privacy

Branching Haptics is intended for supervised education and training environments. It is not directed to children under 13. Do not use the app to submit personal information from children to StrongApps.

Medical Disclaimer

Branching Haptics is for education and training only. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, clinical decision support, or medical advice.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Use the app without entering a remote content server URL
  • Reset the configured content source to the bundled default content
  • Uninstall the app to remove local app data from the headset
  • Contact support to ask privacy-related questions

Contact

For privacy questions, contact:

Email: moi@akosah.com

Developer: StrongApps

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Branching Haptics is a virtual reality clinical training app for healthcare education. If you need help with installation, headset setup, bHaptics device setup, content access, or app behavior, contact support.

Contact

Email: moi@akosah.com

Developer: StrongApps

App name: Branching Haptics

What to Include

When contacting support, include:

  • Your name and organization, if applicable
    • p>Last updated: April 27, 2026

    These Terms of Service govern use of Branching Haptics, a virtual reality clinical training app published by StrongApps.

    By using Branching Haptics, you agree to these terms. If you are using the app on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have permission to use the app for that organization's training or evaluation purposes.

    Educational Use Only

    Branching Haptics is provided for education, training, demonstration, and simulation purposes.

    Branching Haptics is not a medical device. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, clinical decision support, or medical advice. Do not rely on the app as a substitute for professional medical judgment, institutional policy, clinical supervision, or licensed training requirements.

    User Responsibilities

    You agree to:

    • Use the app only in a safe physical environment with enough space for VR use
    • Follow all Meta Quest safety guidance and guardian or boundary instructions
    • Stop using the app if you feel discomfort, dizziness, nausea, eyestrain, or other adverse effects
    • Use bHaptics devices only according to the device manufacturer's instructions
    • Keep headset and device firmware reasonably up to date
    • Use training content only if you have permission to access it

    Training Content

    Branching Haptics may include bundled training content and may also allow an operator to configure a remote content source.

    You are responsible for ensuring that any remote content source you configure is authorized, accurate, secure, and appropriate for the intended training environment.

    StrongApps is not responsible for third-party or organization-managed content servers unless StrongApps is directly operating that content server.

    No Emergency or Clinical Use

    Do not use Branching Haptics for emergency care, live patient care, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making.

    The app may depict simulated clinical scenarios. Those scenarios are not exhaustive and may not reflect every institutional policy, local law, procedure, or patient-specific circumstance.

    Intellectual Property

    Branching Haptics, including its software, interface, training structure, and bundled materials, is owned by StrongApps or its licensors, except where third-party components are used under their own licenses.

    You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, resell, redistribute, or create derivative works from the app except as allowed by applicable law or a separate written agreement.

    Third-Party Services and Devices

    The app may use or interact with third-party platforms, tools, and devices, including Meta Quest, Unity runtime components, and bHaptics devices or SDK components. Those third parties may have their own terms, policies, and requirements.

    Availability and Changes

    StrongApps may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue the app or any part of the app at any time.

    The app may not function correctly if required platform services, headset features, bHaptics devices, content servers, or network connections are unavailable.

    Disclaimer of Warranties

    Branching Haptics is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

    StrongApps does not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, medically complete, or suitable for any specific training program or regulatory requirement.

    Limitation of Liability

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, StrongApps will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, lost profits, personal injury, training outcomes, or clinical decisions arising from use of the app.

    Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some limitations may not apply to you.

    Termination

    You may stop using the app at any time. StrongApps may restrict access to the app if use violates these terms, applicable law, platform rules, or distribution requirements.

    Governing Law

    These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

    Contact

    For questions about these terms, contact:

    Email: moi@akosah.com

    Developer: StrongApps

    Common Setup Checks

    Before contacting support, check the following:

    • Restart the headset and reopen the app.
    • Confirm the app was installed from the intended Meta release channel or store listing.
    • Confirm the headset has enough free storage.
    • Confirm any required bHaptics devices are charged, paired, and connected.
    • If using remote content, confirm the configured content server URL is correct and reachable.
    • If the app was previously sideloaded, uninstall the sideloaded version before installing the Meta-distributed build.

    Educational Use

    Branching Haptics is intended for education and training. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or clinical advice.

Educational Use Only

Branching Haptics is provided for education, training, demonstration, and simulation purposes. Branching Haptics is not a medical device. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, clinical decision support, or medical advice.

User Responsibilities

  • Use the app only in a safe physical environment with enough space for VR use
  • Follow all Meta Quest safety guidance and guardian or boundary instructions
  • Stop using the app if you feel discomfort, dizziness, nausea, eyestrain, or other adverse effects

Branching Haptics is a virtual reality clinical training app published by StrongApps, focused on designing for understanding within complex systems and interactive media.