Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024
Overview
MindGarden AI is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website and use our services.
Information We Collect
Main Website (mindgardenai.com)
We do not collect or store any personal data on our main website.
- No tracking cookies
- No analytics that store personal information
- No user accounts or registration
- No personal data collection forms
- Complete transparency through open source code
Cloud Platform (cloud.mindgardenai.com)
For users who choose to create accounts on our cloud research platform:
- Authentication Data Only: We use Auth0 for secure authentication
- User-Provided Information: Only what you voluntarily provide during registration (typically email and chosen username)
- Purpose: Authentication and authorization only
- Storage: Managed by Auth0 according to their privacy standards
- Control: You control what information you provide during registration
How We Use Information
Main Website
We do not use any personal information because we do not collect any.
Cloud Platform
- Authentication and account access only
- No marketing or promotional use
- No sharing with third parties
- No behavioral tracking or profiling
Cookies and Tracking
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies.
The only cookies that may be present are:
- Essential technical cookies required for website functionality
- Auth0 authentication cookies (cloud platform only, when logged in)
Open Source Transparency
Our website and core technologies are open source, providing complete transparency:
- All code is publicly available for review
- No hidden data collection mechanisms
- Community oversight of our practices
Third-Party Services
Auth0 (Cloud Platform Only)
- Used solely for secure authentication
- Subject to Auth0's privacy policy
- No additional data sharing from our side
Hosting and Infrastructure
- Netlify hosting (main website)
- Standard server logs for security and performance
- No personal data analysis
Your Rights
Main Website Users
Since we don't collect personal data, there's no personal data to access, modify, or delete.
Cloud Platform Users
- Access: View your account information through Auth0
- Deletion: Contact us to delete your account
- Control: Modify your information through Auth0account settings
Data Security
- Main Website: No personal data to secure
- Cloud Platform: Auth0 enterprise-grade security
- Open Source: Community security review
International Visitors
GDPR Compliance (EU)
We are GDPR compliant because:
- No personal data collection on main website
- Minimal, consent-based data for cloud accounts only
- Clear purpose limitation (authentication only)
CCPA Compliance (California)
We comply with CCPA because:
- No sale of personal information
- No personal data collection on main website
- Clear disclosure of cloud platform practices
Advertising
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense:
- Standard advertising cookies may be used by Google
- See Google's Privacy Policy for details
- No personal data shared from our side
Contact Information
For privacy questions or account deletion requests:
- Email: admin@mindgardenai.com
- Purpose: Privacy inquiries and account management only
Software Licensing
For software usage terms and licensing:
- See our Glyphware License
- Open source components under respective licenses
Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy if our practices change:
- Changes posted on this page
- Effective date updated
- Material changes communicated via our website
Research Ethics
As a consciousness research platform:
- All research participation is voluntary
- Clear consent for any research activities
- Research data handled according to academic standards
- No personal data used without explicit consent
This privacy policy reflects our commitment to transparency, user control, and ethical technology development.
