Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to RMind, your rational thinking coach and mental wellness companion. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

RMind is an AI-powered cognitive behavioral therapy app that helps users identify cognitive distortions, challenge irrational thoughts, and track mental wellness progress. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy applies to all users of the RMind application.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information automatically collected when you use our app:

Personal Information:

• Email address (if you choose to create an account for cloud backup)
• Profile information you provide during onboarding
• Mental health assessments and mood tracking data
• Journal entries and thought records
• Chat conversations with our AI assistant
• Cognitive distortion identification and progress tracking

Usage Information:

• App usage patterns and preferences
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Crash reports and performance data
• Feature usage statistics
• Coping strategy effectiveness ratings

Health and Wellness Data:

• Mood entries and emotional state tracking (1-10 scale)
• Sleep patterns and hygiene data
• Thought records with cognitive distortion analysis
• Crisis detection indicators (if enabled)
• Progress tracking for cognitive behavioral therapy exercises

Voice Data (Optional):

• Audio recordings for speech-to-text functionality
• Voice input for hands-free interaction with AI assistant

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Core App Functionality:

• Provide personalized cognitive behavioral therapy support
• Generate AI-powered insights and recommendations
• Track your progress in identifying and challenging cognitive distortions
• Enable AI-powered conversations for rational thinking coaching
• Deliver personalized coping strategies and mental wellness tools

Service Improvement:

• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Develop new cognitive distortion identification tools
• Enhance AI conversation quality and accuracy
• Monitor app performance and stability
• Create better mental wellness resources

Safety and Support:

• Detect potential crisis situations through conversation analysis
• Provide immediate access to crisis hotlines and emergency resources
• Offer customer support and assistance
• Ensure app security and prevent abuse
• Monitor for harmful content or behavior

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage (Primary):

• All your personal data is stored locally on your device by default
• This includes chat conversations, journal entries, mood tracking, and thought records
• Local data is encrypted using your device's built-in security features
• You maintain complete control over your data

Cloud Storage (Optional):

• If you choose to create an account, some data may be backed up to secure cloud servers
• Cloud backup is completely optional and can be disabled at any time
• Cloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
• You can use the app fully without any cloud backup

Security Measures:

• Industry-standard encryption protocols for all data transmission
• Secure API communications with third-party services
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• No data is shared with third parties without your explicit consent

Third-Party Services

RMind integrates with the following third-party services to provide core functionality:

AI Services:

• OpenRouter/DeepSeek for AI-powered cognitive coaching conversations
• AssemblyAI for speech-to-text functionality (voice input)
• Hugging Face for text-to-speech features (AI voice responses)

Community Integration (Optional):

• Reddit OAuth integration for community support features
• Anonymous browsing of mental health communities
• Content moderation and safety features

Analytics and Performance:

• Anonymous usage analytics to improve app performance
• Crash reporting to identify and fix technical issues
• No personal health data is shared with analytics services

We ensure all third-party integrations comply with privacy standards and only share the minimum necessary data for functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data with the following rights:

Access and Control:

• View all data stored in the app through the settings menu
• Export your complete data at any time in JSON format
• Delete specific entries or all data with one click
• Modify your privacy preferences and settings

Account Management:

• Create or delete your account at any time
• Opt out of cloud backup completely
• Disable crisis detection features in settings
• Control notification preferences
• Manage Reddit integration and community features

Data Portability:

• Export your data in standard JSON format
• Transfer data to other mental health apps
• Request complete data deletion from our servers
• Maintain local copies of all your data

Communication Preferences:

• Opt out of promotional communications
• Control support and update notifications
• Manage privacy-related communications
• Choose your preferred contact methods

Crisis Detection and Safety

Crisis Detection:

• Our app analyzes your conversations for crisis indicators using AI
• This feature can be completely disabled in settings
• Crisis detection is designed to help, not monitor or judge
• No automatic reporting to authorities without your explicit consent

Emergency Resources:

• Immediate access to crisis hotline numbers and resources
• Safety planning tools and emergency contact information
• You maintain complete control over your safety decisions
• Professional help resources and guidance

Professional Help Disclaimer:

• RMind is not a replacement for professional mental health care
• We strongly encourage seeking professional help when needed
• We provide resources to help you find appropriate care
• The app is designed to supplement, not replace, therapy

Children's Privacy

RMind 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 immediately.

For users between 13-18, we recommend parental guidance when using mental health applications. Parents should be aware that the app contains AI-powered conversations and community features that may not be appropriate for all minors.

International Users

If you are using RMind from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

We comply with applicable international privacy laws including:

• GDPR for European users
• CCPA for California residents
• Other regional privacy regulations as applicable

Your data remains primarily stored locally on your device, giving you maximum control and privacy.

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 Privacy Policy in the app
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. You can always review the current policy in the app settings.