Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20-12-2025

Mindset Neurodivergent respects your privacy. This website was created to support autistic and neurodivergent children, teens, adults, families, and schools — and protecting personal data is a core part of that mission. We collect only what is necessary, never sell personal data, and design all tools with safety, dignity, and trust in mind.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://mindsetneurodivergent.org

Project name: Mindset Neurodivergent

Location: Ireland (EU)

Contact: mindsetneurodivergent@gmail.com

2. Who This Website Is For

Mindset Neurodivergent provides tools for:

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Parents & caregivers
  • Educators & schools
Some tools are designed specifically for children and teens, and we take extra care to protect their privacy.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data when it is necessary for a feature to work.

a) Account information (if applicable)

  • A nickname or username
  • An email address (usually for parents, caregivers, adults, or schools)
  • Optional avatar or preferences

We do not require real names for children.

b) Tool & progress data

  • Puzzle progress
  • Mood selections
  • Journal entries
  • Preferences (themes, voices, difficulty levels)

This data is used only to make the tools work properly.

c) Journals & emotional content

  • Journal entries are private
  • Some tools use local or encrypted storage
  • We do not read journals
  • We do not share journal content

d) AI-powered tools

  • User input is processed only to provide the requested response
  • We do not train public AI models on personal data
  • Sensitive content is not used for advertising

AI tools are designed to be supportive, not diagnostic.

4. What We Do NOT Do

  • We do not sell personal data
  • We do not show third-party advertising
  • We do not use tracking ads
  • We do not profile users for marketing
  • We do not collect unnecessary personal information
  • We do not request real names from children

5. Cookies & Analytics

We may use:

  • Essential cookies (required for login or settings)
  • Privacy-friendly analytics (to understand general usage, not individuals)

We do not use invasive tracking or ad cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

6. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children is a top priority.

  • We follow GDPR and child-safety principles
  • Children are encouraged to use the platform with a parent, caregiver, or educator
  • No public profiles
  • No open messaging
  • No social media sharing features

If you believe a child’s data has been collected unintentionally, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

7. How Data Is Stored & Protected

We use:

  • Secure servers
  • HTTPS encryption
  • Access controls
  • Minimal data retention

Only authorized systems can access stored data, and only when required for functionality.