Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ByteMind! This Privacy Policy explains how ByteMind Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our AI-powered microlearning platform.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Profile picture (optional)
• Learning preferences and interests
• Account settings and preferences

Learning Data

To personalize your learning experience, we collect:

• Topics you're interested in learning
• Learning progress and completion rates
• Time spent on different content types
• Quiz results and performance metrics
• Content ratings and feedback
• Learning streaks and achievement data

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about how you use our service:

• Device information (type, operating system, app version)
• Usage patterns and session duration
• Feature usage and interaction data
• Error logs and crash reports
• Network information and IP address

How We Use Your Information

Personalized Learning

We use your information to:

• Generate personalized learning content using Google's Gemini AI
• Recommend relevant topics and learning paths
• Adapt content difficulty to your learning pace
• Create custom audio narrations with OpenAI TTS
• Track your progress and maintain learning streaks

Service Improvement

Your data helps us:

• Improve our AI algorithms and content quality
• Fix bugs and enhance app performance
• Develop new features and learning tools
• Analyze usage patterns to optimize user experience
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting

Communication

We may use your contact information to send you important updates about your account, new features, learning reminders, and promotional content (which you can opt out of at any time).

AI and Third-Party Services

Google Gemini AI

We use Google's Gemini AI to generate personalized learning content. Your learning preferences and topics may be processed by Google's AI systems to create relevant educational material. This processing is governed by Google's privacy policies and our data processing agreements.

OpenAI Text-to-Speech

For podcast mode, we use OpenAI's Text-to-Speech API to convert text content into audio narrations. The text content of your learning materials may be processed by OpenAI to generate high-quality audio. No personal information is shared beyond the content text.

Analytics and Crash Reporting

We use analytics services to understand app usage and improve performance. These services may collect anonymized usage data and crash reports to help us identify and fix issues.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (like Google Gemini AI and OpenAI) that help us provide our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of ByteMind, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing your information

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure data centers and infrastructure
• Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data using reasonable security measures.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your account information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your learning data
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Control data sharing preferences

GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@bytemind.app or use the data management tools in your account settings. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Learning Progress: Retained to maintain your learning history and streaks
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained for service improvement
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

ByteMind is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

For users between 13-17 years old, we recommend parental guidance and consent before using our service.

International Data Transfers

ByteMind is based in the United States. Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions where applicable.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the app
• Sending an email notification to your registered email address
• Displaying a prominent notice in the app

Your continued use of ByteMind after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns you may have and will respond to your inquiries promptly.