Privacy Policy
Effective: February 2, 2026
Last Updated: February 2, 2026
TL;DR (Summary)
We believe privacy is a right. Here's the short version:
- We collect minimal data — No email, no real name required. You're identified by an auto-generated ID.
- Your propositions are anonymous — Other users cannot see who submitted what.
- We don't sell your data — Our business may be funded through subscriptions, paid features, or other means — not by selling your information.
- We use AI — Anthropic Claude may process chat content to generate propositions (no personal data sent).
- You have control — You can delete your data anytime.
Please read the full policy below for complete details.
1. Introduction
OneMind ("we," "our," or "us") operates the OneMind collective alignment platform at onemind.life (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal information when you use our Service.
OneMind is designed for anonymous deliberation. We collect minimal data by design.
Data Controller: Joel Castro, operating as OneMind
Contact: joel@onemind.life
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
| Data Type | Description | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Display Name | A nickname visible to other participants in chats you join | Optional |
| Propositions | Text you submit during chat rounds (max 200 characters) | When participating |
| Ratings | How you rank propositions submitted by others | When participating |
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use OneMind, we automatically collect:
| Data Type | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Identifier | A randomly generated UUID stored on your device | Identify your session |
| IP Address | Your network address | Security, abuse prevention, general location |
| Device Information | Browser type, operating system, device type | Service optimization |
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, features used, interactions | Analytics, improvement |
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Email address (unless you voluntarily provide one in the future)
- ❌ Real name
- ❌ Phone number
- ❌ Precise GPS location
- ❌ Payment card details (processed directly by Stripe)
- ❌ Biometric data
- ❌ Government IDs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Provide the Service — Enable you to join chats, submit propositions, and participate in consensus | Legitimate interest / Contract performance |
| Generate AI Propositions — Process chat topics and content through AI | Legitimate interest |
| Improve the Service — Analyze usage patterns to make OneMind better | Legitimate interest |
| Prevent Abuse — Rate limiting, spam prevention, security | Legitimate interest |
| Process Payments — Facilitate credit purchases through Stripe (if enabled) | Contract performance |
| Comply with Law — Respond to legal requests | Legal obligation |
We do NOT use your information for:
- ❌ Selling to third parties
- ❌ Targeted advertising
- ❌ Profiling for marketing
- ❌ Training AI models on your personal data
4. AI-Generated Content
OneMind uses AI (Anthropic Claude) to generate propositions in chats where this feature is enabled.
What data is sent to the AI:
- Chat topic and description
- Previous consensus winners (proposition text only)
- Current round propositions (text only)
What is NOT sent to the AI:
- Your device identifier
- Your display name
- Your IP address
- Any personal identifiers
AI-generated propositions participate in voting like human propositions and are not visually distinguished.
For information on how Anthropic handles data, see: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
5. Third-Party Services
We use or may use the following third-party services to operate OneMind:
Supabase (Database & Authentication)
- Purpose: Stores chat data, propositions, ratings; provides anonymous authentication
- Data Shared: Device ID, usage data, content you create
- Location: United States
- Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Anthropic (AI)
- Purpose: Generates AI propositions in enabled chats
- Data Shared: Chat topics, proposition content (no personal identifiers)
- Location: United States
- Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
Firebase Analytics (Google)
- Purpose: Anonymous usage analytics
- Data Shared: Device ID, usage events, technical data
- Location: United States
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Sentry
- Purpose: Error tracking and crash reporting
- Data Shared: Error logs, technical context
- Location: United States
- Privacy Policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/
Stripe (Payments) — If Enabled
- Purpose: Payment processing for credits (if you purchase premium features)
- Data Shared: Payment details (only if you make a purchase; we do not store these)
- Location: United States
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
6. Anonymity in OneMind
OneMind is designed for anonymous deliberation:
- Propositions are anonymous — Other participants cannot see who submitted which proposition
- Ratings are private — Only aggregate results are shown
- AI propositions are unlabeled — AI-generated propositions appear identical to human ones
- No account required — You can participate without providing any personal information
Important: While propositions are anonymous to other users, they are linked to your device ID in our database for rate limiting and abuse prevention purposes.
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Chat content (propositions, ratings) | Until chat expires or is deleted |
| Anonymous/inactive chats | 7 days after last activity |
| Analytics data | 14 months (Firebase default) |
| Error logs | 90 days |
| Payment records | As required by law (typically 7 years) |
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our service providers are located. The United States may not have the same data protection laws as your country.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland: We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for transfers to third-party service providers.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Regardless of where you live, you have the following rights:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Access | Request a copy of your data |
| Deletion | Delete your data from our servers |
| Portability | Receive your data in a portable format |
| Opt-out of Analytics | Disable tracking |
Additional Rights for EEA/UK/Swiss Users:
- Right to rectification
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell your data)
- Right to non-discrimination
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: joel@onemind.life
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
OneMind uses minimal cookies:
| Cookie/Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintain your login state | Session |
| Device ID | Identify your device (localStorage) | Persistent |
| Firebase Analytics | Usage tracking | Per Firebase policy |
We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.
11. Children's Privacy
OneMind is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
12. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest (Supabase)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security reviews
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Notifying you through the app (for material changes)
Your continued use of OneMind after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy?
Email: joel@onemind.life
Data Protection Inquiries:
Joel Castro
OneMind
Email: joel@onemind.life
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 2, 2026.