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Mind Meat Machine, LLC

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3/20/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Mind Meat Machine, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our applications and services.

BY USING OUR APPLICATIONS, YOU CONFIRM YOU ARE OF LEGAL AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN YOUR JURISDICTION (FOR TOBACCO-RELATED APPS) AND CONSENT TO THE PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Account information: When you create an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, and authentication credentials.
  • Profile information: Information you add to your profile such as preferences and settings.
  • Collection data: Information you add to your collections, including photos, ratings, reviews, and notes.
  • Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage data: Information about how you use our applications, including features accessed and time spent.
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
  • Log data: Error reports and performance data.

C. Information from Third Parties:

  • Authentication information when you sign in using Apple, Google, or other third-party services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our applications' functionality
  • Process and complete transactions
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments and questions
  • Develop new features and services
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We don't sell your personal information. We may share information in the following ways:

  • With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud storage providers, analytics services)
  • When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition

4. Data Storage and Security

A. CloudKit Storage:

Our applications may use Apple's CloudKit to store and sync your data across your devices. Information is stored with end-to-end encryption according to Apple's security practices. You can learn more about CloudKit security at Apple's Privacy Policy.

B. Security Measures:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Image Processing and AI Features

A. Camera and Photo Access:

Our applications may request access to your device's camera and photo library to enable scanning and identification features. These images are:

  • Processed locally on your device when possible
  • Transmitted securely to our AI service providers when cloud processing is required
  • Not stored permanently on our servers after processing is complete

B. AI Service Providers:

For identification features, images may be processed using third-party AI services. These services are bound by confidentiality obligations and only process images for the purpose of providing identification results.

6. Your Choices and Rights

A. Account Information:

You can review and update your account information within the application settings.

B. Data Rights:

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Request portability of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

C. Push Notifications:

You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Our applications are not directed to individuals under the age of 21 (or the legal age to purchase tobacco products in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher, for tobacco-related apps). We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete that information.

9. Analytics and Cookies

A. Analytics:

We use analytics services to understand application usage patterns, improve features, and enhance user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

B. Mobile Device Identifiers:

Our applications may use device identifiers (like Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) for analytics purposes. You can reset or limit the use of these identifiers through your device settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us through the provided contact information on our website.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through our applications or by other means. Your continued use of our applications after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us to learn more about these rights and how to exercise them.

14. Product-Specific Disclaimers

Some of our applications may be designed for adult users who are of legal age to purchase tobacco products. These apps serve as informational and collection management tools and do not promote or encourage tobacco consumption. Tobacco use has serious health risks.