Privacy Policy for MindCanvas

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

MindCanvas ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Stories and Recordings

• Text stories you type about pictures
• Voice recordings you create (temporarily stored for transcription)
• Transcribed text from your voice recordings

Usage Data

• Pictures you select to view
• Time spent viewing pictures
• Features you use within the app

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information

• Device type and operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

Log Information

• App usage statistics
• Error logs and crash reports
• Performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide Core Services
   • Process and analyze your stories using AI
   • Generate psychological insights based on your narratives
   • Transcribe voice recordings to text
2. Improve Our Services
   • Enhance AI analysis accuracy
   • Fix bugs and improve app performance
   • Develop new features
3. Ensure Security
   • Detect and prevent fraud
   • Monitor for security vulnerabilities
   • Protect user data integrity

Data Processing and Storage

Voice Recordings

• Voice recordings are temporarily stored only during the transcription process
• Recordings are immediately deleted after transcription is complete
• Only the transcribed text is retained

Story Analysis

• Your stories are processed using OpenAI's GPT models
• Stories are analyzed to provide psychological insights
• We do not store your stories on our servers after analysis

Data Retention

• Analysis results are stored locally on your device
• We do not maintain copies of your personal stories or analyses
• You can delete all app data at any time through your device settings

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

OpenAI (WhisperAI and GPT)

• For voice transcription and story analysis
• OpenAI's privacy policy: https://openai.com/privacy/

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• For secure API hosting
• AWS privacy policy: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure API endpoints with authentication
• No permanent storage of sensitive personal data
• Regular security audits

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your data within the app
• Delete all app data through device settings
• Opt-out of voice recording by using text input instead
• Contact us about privacy concerns

Children's Privacy

MindCanvas is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: solocoderlc@gmail.com
Address: [Solo]

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about exercising these rights.

European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

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By using MindCanvas, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.