Privacy Policy for Mindful Choices

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Mindful Choices (the "App") is a mobile application designed to provide intuitive guidance, reflective answers, and decision-making support through a digital "Book of Answers" experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our App. We are committed to compliance with global privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and all Google Play Store requirements. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

The App is designed with privacy-by-design principles and collects only minimal, non-sensitive data necessary for core functionality:

2.1 Automatically Collected Technical Data

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version (Android/iOS), screen resolution, unique device identifiers (non-resettable IDs only for app stability)
• Usage Data: App launch frequency, session duration, interaction with answer cards, theme preferences, and favorite answer categories
• Diagnostic Data: Crash logs, error reports, and performance metrics to fix technical issues and improve stability
• Location Data: Approximate location only (via IP address) for regional content compliance and legal requirements; we never collect precise GPS location

2.2 User-Provided Data

• Optional Profile: If you choose to create a profile, we may collect a username (no real name required) and email address (for account recovery only)
• Preferences: Custom categories, favorite answers, and theme settings you manually select
• Support Information: Email address and details if you contact customer support

2.3 Permissions We Request

The App may request the following permissions with clear, specific purposes:

• Storage Access (Android): To save theme preferences, cache frequently used answers, and store your favorite selections locally
• Internet Access: To load updated answer content, deliver non-personalized app updates, and send critical service notifications
• Vibration/Feedback: To provide haptic responses during card interactions (no data collected)
• We do NOT collect: Contacts, photos, messages, precise location, microphone/camera data, browsing history, or financial information unless explicitly provided voluntarily.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data solely for the following purposes:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the App's core answer-delivery and user experience
• Personalize your guidance experience based on your preferences and usage patterns
• Fix technical issues, prevent crashes, and optimize App performance
• Send important service updates, privacy policy changes, or critical notifications (you may opt out of non-essential messages)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Generate completely anonymized statistical data to understand usage trends (no personal identifiers included)

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Third-Party Services

The App may integrate limited third-party services solely for functionality and stability. Each partner adheres to strict privacy standards:

• Analytics: Firebase/Google Analytics for anonymized usage metrics (no personal data transmitted)
• Crash Reporting: Firebase Crashlytics for error diagnostics (only technical data shared)
• Content Delivery: Secure cloud services to host and update answer content (no user data linked)

4.2 Data Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. We may disclose data only:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal requirements, court orders, or valid government requests
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Mindful Choices, our users, or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with prior notice to users)

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property Statement

5.1 Content Ownership

• All answer texts, guidance content, graphics, UI design, themes, and original artwork within the App are exclusively owned by Mindful Choices or properly licensed from legitimate copyright holders.
• All content is original, properly licensed, or used with explicit permission from rights holders.
• The App does not contain, host, or distribute pirated, plagiarized, or unauthorized third-party content.

5.2 User Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or perform any App content without our written permission
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code or content from the App
• Use the App for commercial purposes, spam, or unauthorized distribution

5.3 Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe content in the App infringes your copyright, contact us at the address below with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Description of where the material appears in the App
• Your contact information, signature, and good-faith statement
• We will promptly review and take appropriate action per the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and international copyright laws

6. Data Security and Retention

6.1 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Data encryption in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest
• Secure cloud hosting (ISO 27001 certified)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Limited access to data by authorized personnel only

6.2 Data Retention

• Technical/Usage Data: Retained for 12 months, then anonymized or deleted
• Account Data: Retained until account deletion or 24 months of inactivity, then permanently erased
• Support Data: Retained for 90 days after issue resolution
• Legal Obligations: Data may be retained longer if required by law

7. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)

Depending on your location, you may exercise the following rights:

• Access: Request details of personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data (where legally permitted)
• Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential data collection at any time
• To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mindfulchoices.app. We respond to all valid requests within 30 days as required by GDPR.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be posted in the App with 30 days' prior notice before taking effect. Continued use after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or copyright claims regarding this Privacy Policy:

Mindful Choices Team