Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 16, 2025

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Introduction

Mend ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Mend (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

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Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we receive basic profile information (name, email address) from these services.

Profile Information: Age, relationship status, and preferences you provide during onboarding.

Communication Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the App.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.

Usage Information: How you interact with the App, session duration, features used.

Performance Data: App crashes, performance metrics, and error logs (anonymized).

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

Audio Recordings: All voice conversations are processed locally on your device and are never transmitted to our servers.

Conversation Transcripts: Speech-to-text processing occurs entirely on your device. Transcripts are stored locally and not sent to our servers unless you explicitly consent to anonymized analytics.

Personal Conversations: We do not access, store, or analyze the content of your conversations with your partner.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and maintain the App's functionality

Authenticate your account and enable secure access

Personalize your experience based on your preferences

Improve the App through anonymized usage analytics (with your consent)

Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

Send important notifications about the App (with your consent)

Ensure compliance with legal obligations

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Local Processing and Privacy-First Design

All AI processing (speech-to-text, conversation guidance) happens locally on your device

Your conversations never leave your device unless you explicitly share them

We use on-device machine learning to ensure maximum privacy

No third-party AI services process your personal conversations

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Third-Party Services

5.1 Authentication Services

Google Sign-In: For secure account creation and login

Apple Sign-In: For secure account creation and login (iOS only)

5.2 Firebase Services (Google)

Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication

Cloud Firestore: Storing non-sensitive app data (preferences, session metadata)

Firebase Analytics: Anonymized usage analytics (with your consent)

5.3 OpenAI Services

Used only for AI conversation assistance, with anonymized and non-personal data

No personal information or conversation content is shared

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

With your explicit consent

To comply with legal obligations or court orders

To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition, etc.)

With service providers who assist in App operation (under strict confidentiality agreements)

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Data Security

Encryption of data in transit and at rest

Secure authentication protocols

Regular security assessments

Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

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Data Retention

Account information is retained while your account is active

Usage analytics are retained in anonymized form for App improvement

Local data (transcripts, preferences) is stored on your device and can be deleted by uninstalling the App

You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time

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Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Delete your account and associated data

Opt-out of analytics and marketing communications

Export your data (where technically feasible)

Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at vnayan@persistventures.com.

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Children's Privacy

Mend is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

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International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Right to know what personal information is collected

Right to delete personal information

Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

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Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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Contact Us

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

For data protection inquiries, please include "Privacy" in the subject line.