FAQ



What is your motivation for this project?

We felt a need to help in any way we can in this time of crisis. We have put our hearts, knowledge, technology and resources into this project.



Who owns the data?

We don’t claim ANY ownership or commercial interest in the data collected through this project. The data will be available free of charge to all relevant local and global authorities with the purpose of planning their activities and research to stop the spreading of the coronavirus.



What data do you collect?

o Information you report in the form

o Location you provide

o Time of the report

o IP Address

o We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, but with the cookies turned off, so we don’t track you



How is the data collected?

Data is collected through an online form and securely transferred to servers using HTTPS (HTTP Secure) connection.



Where and how is the data stored?

Data is stored on servers at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Ohio, United States. It is stored and secured using industry standards.



Is my data shared with any other parties?

The only third parties to whom we will allow access to your data are health authorities that are involved with the coronavirus pandemic. Also, once collected data reaches 1% of the population in a certain country, only anonymized symptom statistics will be opened to the public.



How often should I report my health status?

Ideally once in every 24h if possible, so we can track the progression through time, even if you don't have any symptoms and have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This way, we can also map "cold" zones, areas where people are relatively safer.



I am submitting daily reports, what do I get in return?

Every single report that you make is a valuable contribution to the database which will be used to research and hopefully stop COVID-19. You get to be part of a global task force fighting the biggest pandemic in recent history.



Do I have to report symptoms if I don't have any?

You don't have to do anything, but we would much appreciate your reports even without symptoms. This way we can create a representation of "cold" / safe zones and also watch the progression of the illness within a certain period of time.

