Privacy Policy for MindMate

Effective Date: 30/09/2024

At MindMate, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, processed, and protected when you use our journaling platform.

1. Information We Collect

When you use MindMate, we collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, phone number, email address, and any other contact details provided during sign-up.
  • Journal Entries: Your journal entries submitted via WhatsApp are securely stored and analyzed by our automated system to generate personalized insights.
  • Usage Data: We may collect data related to how you use MindMate, such as timestamps of entries, preferences, and basic technical data (device type, IP address, etc.).

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your data is primarily processed by automated algorithms that:

  • Analyze your journal entries to provide insights like emotional trends, daily prompts, and weekly recaps.
  • Track your progress over time, helping you better understand your emotional and mental state.
  • Send personalized prompts, notifications, and updates to improve your journaling experience.

Your data is not manually read or reviewed by anyone unless technical support or troubleshooting is required.

3. Who Has Access to Your Data

  • Automated Systems: All journal analysis is performed by automated algorithms designed to provide you with personalized insights. No human actively reads your entries as part of this process.
  • Developer Access: I (the developer) may need to access the backend system in rare cases for technical maintenance or troubleshooting. This access is limited to ensuring the proper function of the service and does not involve reading or analyzing your entries.
  • Third-Party Services: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., cloud storage providers) to store your data securely. These services are bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

4. Data Security

We use robust measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: All data sent between your device and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS).
  • Access Control: Access to the backend system is strictly limited to necessary technical support or maintenance, and only authorized personnel can access it.
  • Data Storage: Your data is stored on secure servers with stringent security protocols in place to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data and journal entries as long as you use MindMate. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at mindmate@mgkvisuals.com. Upon request, your data will be permanently deleted from our servers.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your data and journal entries.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within [Insert Response Timeframe] days.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or services. Updates will be posted on this page, and we’ll notify you of any significant changes via email or through the app.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to request access to or deletion of your data, please contact us at mindmate@mgkvisuals.com.