Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to The Adhd Club, operated by Michaël VILLENEUVE ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-driven companion service designed to support ADHD minds.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our service, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile information from your Google account when you sign in
• Thoughts and Content: The thoughts, notes, and content you share with our AI companion
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including features used and time spent
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Log data and analytics information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Session information and user preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Our Service: Process your thoughts and provide AI-driven insights and support
• Improve Our Platform: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Personalization: Customize your experience and provide relevant content
• Communication: Send you service-related notifications and updates
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations

AI and Data Processing

Our service uses artificial intelligence to process and analyze the thoughts and content you share. This processing helps us provide personalized insights and support for ADHD minds. We want to be transparent about how this works:

• Your thoughts and content are processed by our proprietary AI models to generate insights and responses
• All AI processing is done on our own infrastructure - we do not use external AI services
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data during processing
• AI processing is designed to help you organize thoughts and provide structure, not to make medical diagnoses
• We do not use your personal data to train AI models without your explicit consent

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal data with anyone. Your information remains private and is only used to provide our service to you. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information only if required by law or in response to:

• Legal process or government requests
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Protection of users or the public
• Investigation of potential violations of our terms

No Third-Party Services

Our platform is entirely homemade and self-hosted. We do not use external third-party services for data processing, analytics, or any other purposes that would involve sharing your data. The only exception is Google OAuth for authentication, which is handled securely and only provides us with basic account information (name and email) that you explicitly authorize.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure self-hosted infrastructure
• No external data sharing or third-party access

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion
• Thoughts and Content: Retained according to your preferences and our data retention policies
• Usage Data: Typically retained for analytical purposes for up to 2 years

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Control

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your information

Communication Preferences

You can:

• Opt out of promotional communications
• Manage notification settings in your account
• Control cookie preferences in your browser

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Maintain your login session
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Improve platform performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our service. We do not use third-party tracking or analytics cookies.

Third-Party Services

Our service is built entirely in-house and self-hosted. The only third-party integration we use is:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication and account creation only

Google OAuth only provides us with basic account information (name and email) that you explicitly authorize during the sign-in process. We do not use any other external services for data processing, analytics, or AI functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information is processed and stored on our self-hosted infrastructure. Since we do not use third-party services, your data remains under our direct control and is not transferred to external parties or services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Providing notice through our service

Your continued use of our service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: