Privacy Policy
Mindery - The Soundtrack of Your Thoughts
Last Updated: January 11, 2025
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Mindery, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use "The Soundtrack of Your Thoughts" application.
Important: Mindery is a non-diagnostic tool for personal reflection. We are not a medical or mental health service provider.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide (Optional)
- Name (optional)
- Age range (optional)
- Gender (optional)
- Student status (optional)
- Current mood (optional)
2. Assessment Data
- Your answers to 12 reflection questions (1-5 scale)
- Calculated scores for mental rhythm profiles
- Determined profile type (RR, FS, HM, ED, or Mixed)
- Song recommendations provided
- Rituals shown to you
3. Technical Data
- Assessment completion timestamp
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version (for compatibility)
- Device type (mobile/desktop)
4. Analytics Data
- Event tracking (test started, completed, songs played, rituals completed)
- Interaction patterns (anonymized)
- Feature usage statistics
Consent & Data Storage
You are in control. We only store your assessment data if you explicitly check the consent box on the welcome screen.
With Consent
- ✓ Data saved to your profile
- ✓ Access results anytime
- ✓ Track progress over time
- ✓ Personalized experience
Without Consent
- ○ Anonymous mode
- ○ No personal data stored
- ○ Results shown once only
- ○ Aggregate analytics only
How We Use Your Information
- Provide personalized recommendations: Calculate your profile and suggest matching songs
- Improve the experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Research (anonymized): Study aggregate trends to better understand mental health + music
- Technical operations: Maintain, debug, and optimize the application
- Communication (if consent given): Send updates about new features or song additions
We will NEVER:
- Sell your personal data to third parties
- Use your data for targeted advertising
- Share identifiable information without your consent
- Diagnose or treat mental health conditions
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data transmitted via TLS/SSL encryption
- Secure storage: Database hosted on secure, encrypted servers
- Access control: Admin access restricted to authorized personnel only
- Regular audits: Security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Data minimization: We only collect what's necessary
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
Request a copy of all data we have stored about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Data Portability
Download your data in a machine-readable format (CSV/JSON).
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@mindery.com
Cookies & Tracking
Mindery uses minimal tracking technologies:
- Essential cookies: Required for app functionality (session management)
- Analytics cookies: Track usage patterns (anonymized)
- No third-party tracking: We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following external services:
- Spotify: For music playback (links only, no data shared)
- CDN Services: jsDelivr for fonts/libraries (no personal data transmitted)
- Cloud Hosting: Secure servers for data storage
Children's Privacy
Mindery is designed for users aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Mindery after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Mindery Privacy Team
Email: privacy@mindery.com
Website: www.mindery.com (coming soon)
Response Time: Within 48 hours