Last Updated: May 13, 2026

MindCompass ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use the MindCompass mobile application (the "App").

1. Data Storage and Core Philosophy

MindCompass is designed with a "privacy-first" approach. All of your personal journal entries, mood logs, and settings are stored locally on your device. Except for the specific AI features mentioned below, we do not have servers, and we do not collect, store, or transmit your personal data to any external database. If you use iCloud, your data may be securely backed up to your personal Apple ID account, which is governed by Apple's privacy policy.

2. Apple HealthKit Integration

MindCompass can optionally integrate with the Apple Health app (HealthKit) to read your Sleep, Heart Rate, and Step Count data. This data is used solely within the App to provide you with insights regarding how your physical state affects your mood.

• We do not sell, share, or transmit your Health data to third parties.
• Your Health data is processed locally on your device.
• You have full control over what data MindCompass can access and can revoke permissions at any time through your iOS device's Health Settings.

3. AI-Powered "Friendly Advice" (Gemini Integration)

To provide you with personalized "Friendly Advice" and insights, MindCompass uses Google's Gemini AI service.

• When you request insights, the App securely sends a temporary, anonymized summary of your recent health metrics (like sleep duration or heart rate), energy levels, and triggers to the Gemini API.
• Your name and personal identity are not transmitted.
• The data sent to Gemini is used strictly to generate your advice in real-time and is subject to Google's API privacy policies. We do not use this data to train our own models.

4. "Mini Thought Dump" Feature

The "Mini Thought Dump" feature is designed as a safe, temporary space for you to release your thoughts. Any text entered into this feature is never saved to any database or local storage. Once you complete the exercise or leave the screen, the data is permanently and irreversibly deleted from the device's active memory.

5. Location Data (World Mood)

If you interact with the World Mood feature, the App may use your generalized location data to display regional mood trends. This location processing happens securely and anonymously. We do not track your specific movements or store your exact GPS coordinates on external servers.

6. Third-Party Analytics and Tracking

MindCompass does not use third-party analytics tools, ad trackers, or marketing cookies. Your experience within the App is entirely ad-free and tracking-free.