Privacy Policy for Sound Mind
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Welcome to Sound Mind. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Information We Collect
When you use our service, we collect the following types of information:
- Feelings and Descriptions: We collect the descriptions of your feelings, situations, or symptoms that you voluntarily provide in the text input form.
- Configuration Data: We use your browser's local storage to save your application preferences, such as language, theme settings, prayer preferences (for spouse/children), and recent search history. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
- To provide the core service of the application, which involves sending your text descriptions to a third-party generative AI service (Google's Gemini models) to generate relevant biblical scriptures and personalized prayers.
- We do not permanently store your text descriptions or the generated responses on our servers. The information is used "in-the-moment" to fulfill your request.
Third-Party Services
Our application integrates with third-party services:
- Google AI (Gemini): Your text descriptions are processed by Google's AI models to generate content. Your use of this feature is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- PayPal: If you choose to make a donation, you will be redirected to PayPal. All payment data is handled by PayPal, and your transaction is subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy. We do not collect or store any of your financial information.
Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
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 on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.