Privacy Policy for Minovative Mind Website

Effective Date: May 12, 2026

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Minovative Technologies DBA ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and handles information when you visit and use the Minovative Mind website (minovativemind.dev), including the user dashboard, authentication system, and credit purchase functionality.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in using GitHub OAuth, we receive and store the following information provided by GitHub:

  • Your GitHub display name
  • Your GitHub email address (if public or granted permission)
  • Your GitHub profile photo URL
  • A unique identifier (UID) assigned by Firebase Authentication

Usage & Credit Data

To operate the credit-based billing system, we store the following in Google Firestore:

  • Your current credit balance
  • Total lifetime credits consumed
  • Total number of AI generations performed
  • Number of active VS Code workspaces linked to your account
  • Account creation date and last login timestamp

Payment Information

Credit purchases are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. When you make a purchase, Stripe creates a customer record associated with your account. We store a reference to your Stripe Customer ID in Firestore to facilitate:

  • Viewing past invoices via the Stripe Customer Portal
  • Managing your payment methods
  • Processing refunds where applicable

For details on how Stripe handles your payment data, please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Automatically Collected Information

We do not use cookies for tracking or analytics. However, Firebase may collect standard technical information (such as IP address and device type) as part of its authentication and security services. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Authenticate your account via GitHub OAuth and Firebase Authentication
  • Operate the credit system — tracking balances, deductions, and top-ups in real-time
  • Process and fulfill credit purchases via Stripe
  • Display your usage statistics on your personal dashboard
  • Synchronize your account with the Minovative Mind VS Code extension
  • Improve security and prevent fraudulent activity

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

This website relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

ServicePurposePrivacy Policy
Firebase (Google)Authentication, database (Firestore)Link
StripePayment processing and billing portalLink
GitHubOAuth sign-inLink

Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to request deletion of your account and associated data, please contact us using the form below. Credit balance data may be retained for legal and accounting purposes for up to 7 years as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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 and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the Security Reporting Form:

Security Reporting Form