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App Name: MindBench
Developer: Owen Nsofu
MindBench is a study companion app that helps users create assignment schedules, manage study plans, track progress, set timers, create flashcards, and summarize notes using AI. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information. By using MindBench, you agree to the terms outlined below.
All activities within MindBench are performed voluntarily by the user. You control what data you enter and how features are used. We do not collect or use data without your direct interaction.
Examples:
You manually enter study plans and assignments.
You choose when to start a study timer.
You decide whether to generate a summary using the chatbot.
a. Locally Stored Data
All the following data is stored locally on your device unless backup is explicitly enabled:
Assignment and study schedule information
Flashcards and personal notes
Progress tracking details
Timer sessions and durations
b. AI Summarization
When using the summarization feature, the text you provide is sent to an AI model (e.g., Gemini API) to generate the summary.
This content is not stored by MindBench or the AI provider after processing.
c. Optional Sign-In Data
If you choose to create an account or sync your data, we may collect:
Your email address (for login and sync purposes only)
We use your data strictly to:
Help you manage your tasks and study plans
Track your study sessions and progress
Generate AI-based summaries on request
Support in-app features like flashcards and timers
Enable optional features like syncing data across devices
Default Storage: Your data remains private and local on your device.
Optional Backup: If enabled, data is encrypted and synced to a secure cloud server.
AI Requests: Summarization text is sent securely to the AI provider and is not stored after processing.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but no system is completely immune to risk.
MindBench may interact with third-party services for specific features:
Gemini API (or equivalent) – for summarizing notes via AI
Cloud Storage Provider (if sync is enabled) – for backup and data restoration
Each third party follows its own privacy policy.
Full Control: You decide which features to use and what data to enter.
Data Deletion: You can delete your study plans, notes, and summaries at any time.
Account Removal: If you signed in, you can request complete data deletion by contacting us.
MindBench is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of a child under 13 using the app, we will take appropriate action.
This Privacy Policy may be updated as needed. When we make significant changes, users will be notified within the app or through an update notice.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns:
Developer: Owen Nsofu
Email: owennsofu01@gmail.com