Introduction

Welcome to Mindote. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our vocabulary learning platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Profile picture (if using social login)
• Authentication credentials

Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use Mindote:

• Learning progress and statistics
• Vocabulary collections and words saved
• Quiz and flashcard session data
• YouTube videos accessed (for learning history)
• Device type and browser information
• IP address and approximate location

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our vocabulary learning service
• Track your learning progress and optimize spaced repetition
• Personalize your learning experience
• Process subscription payments (if applicable)
• Send important service updates and notifications
• Improve our platform based on usage patterns
• Provide customer support

AI-Powered Features

Mindote uses AI (powered by OpenAI) to provide features like vocabulary extraction and auto-fill. When you use these features:

• Text you submit is processed by our AI service to generate vocabulary suggestions
• We do not store AI conversation history beyond what's needed for the immediate request
• AI-generated content is provided for educational purposes only

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Database is hosted on secure, reputable cloud infrastructure
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Authentication providers (Google, GitHub) for secure login
• Lemon Squeezy for payment processing
• OpenAI for AI-powered features
• YouTube Data API for video transcript extraction

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your vocabulary collections
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mindote.hello@gmail.com

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for:

• Maintaining your login session
• Remembering your preferences (theme, language)
• Improving site performance

Children's Privacy

Mindote is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at mindote.hello@gmail.com