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:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication, database (Firestore) | Link |
| Stripe | Payment processing and billing portal | Link |
| GitHub | OAuth sign-in | Link |
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: