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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 14, 2024

Mental VOIR ("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 platform. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an account, we collect:

  • Account Information: Full name, email address, and password
  • Role Selection: Whether you register as a Voir (viewer) or Revealer (content creator)
  • Optional Profile Information: Responses to questionnaire about your wellness journey (if provided)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

  • Viewing History: Which sessions you watch, when you watch them, and for how long
  • Session Analytics: View counts, watch duration, and engagement metrics
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

1.3 User-Generated Content

We collect and store content you create on the Platform, including:

  • Comments: Comments you post on recorded sessions
  • Session Recordings: If you are a Revealer, your live streams are recorded and stored
  • Session Metadata: Category selections and duration estimates for streams

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide the Service: Create and manage your account, deliver content, and enable Platform features
  • Personalize Experience: Maintain your watch history and provide content recommendations
  • Communicate: Send account notifications, updates, and administrative messages
  • Analytics: Understand how the Platform is used and improve our services
  • Safety: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

3. Information Sharing

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Platform:

Video Streaming Services

Mux, Inc. - Provides video streaming and recording infrastructure. When you watch or create streams, video data is processed through Mux's servers.
View Mux Privacy Policy →

Email Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS SES) - Handles transactional emails such as account verification, notifications, and administrative communications.
View AWS Privacy Policy →

3.2 When We May Disclose Information

We may disclose your information:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize disclosure
  • For Legal Reasons: To comply with laws, court orders, or legal processes
  • For Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Mental VOIR, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

3.3 What We Do NOT Share

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your viewing history with Revealers—they can only see aggregate, anonymous statistics.

4. Cookies & Session Data

4.1 Authentication Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep you logged in and secure. These include:

  • Session Token: A secure JWT (JSON Web Token) that identifies your logged-in session
  • Session Duration: Authentication sessions last up to 30 days

4.2 Cookie Management

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. Disabling them will prevent you from using the Platform. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption
  • Secure Transmission: All data is transmitted over HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Video Protection: Streams are protected with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Not a Healthcare Platform:

Mental VOIR is an educational platform, not a healthcare provider. We are not subject to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements. No protected health information (PHI) is intentionally collected or stored.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

6.1 Retention Periods

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active, deleted upon account closure
  • Session Recordings: Retained until deleted by Revealer request or account termination
  • Comments: Retained for the life of the session; anonymized if account is deleted
  • Viewing History: Retained while your account is active
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics may be retained indefinitely

6.2 Inactive Accounts

Accounts that have been inactive for an extended period may be flagged for review. We will attempt to contact you before taking any action on inactive accounts.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access & Portability

You may request a copy of your personal data. Contact us at support@mentalvoir.com to make a request.

7.2 Correction

You may update your account information at any time through your account settings, or contact us to correct inaccurate information.

7.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and personal data. Upon deletion:

  • Your account information (name, email, password) will be permanently deleted
  • Your comments will be anonymized (displayed as "Deleted User") but content retained
  • Your viewing history will be deleted
  • For Revealers: Session recordings must be requested for deletion separately before account closure

7.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of non-essential communications by adjusting your notification settings or clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

8. Anonymous Features

8.1 Anonymous Viewing

When you watch sessions, Revealers cannot see your identity. They only see aggregate statistics such as total view counts. Your viewing activity is private.

8.2 Anonymous Comments

You have the option to post comments anonymously. When you select this option:

  • Your comment will display as "Anonymous Viewer" to other users
  • However, your user ID is still associated with the comment internally for moderation purposes
  • Platform administrators can see the author of anonymous comments if needed for safety or legal reasons

Transparency Note:

While we provide anonymity features for user comfort, all activity is tracked internally for platform integrity, safety, and legal compliance. Complete anonymity from the platform itself is not possible.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@mentalvoir.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
  • Displaying a notice on the Platform

Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Mental VOIR
Email: support@mentalvoir.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

By using Mental VOIR, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.