Mind Board ("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 the Mind Board mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your display name, username, and profile preferences you provide.
- Gameplay Data: We collect data related to your chess games, puzzle attempts, training progress, drill scores, Elo ratings, and learning history to provide personalized experiences and track your improvement.
- Payment Information: When you subscribe or make purchases, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials on our servers. Stripe may collect billing details as described in their privacy policy.
- Voice and Audio Data: If you use voice features (such as the AI chess wizard), audio is transmitted to OpenAI for processing. We do not permanently store your voice recordings.
- Device Preferences: We store your local preferences (such as theme settings, board style, and sound preferences) on your device using local storage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Personalize your learning and gameplay experience
- Track your progress, ratings, and achievements
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Provide AI-powered chess coaching and analysis
- Display leaderboards and social features
- Communicate with you about updates and support
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- OpenAI: For AI-powered chess coaching and voice interactions. See OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
4. Advertising and Tracking
We do not serve advertisements within the Service. We do not use third-party tracking tools, analytics SDKs, or advertising identifiers. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers (Stripe, OpenAI) as necessary to operate the Service
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Mind Board, our users, or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account and gameplay data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Request portability of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy within the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the app's support channels.
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