Privacy Policy for FlashMind

Last updated: [28.11.2025]

1. Introduction

FlashMind (“the App”) is developed and operated by:

Mick Staudinger

Berenter Str. 2

81927 Munich, Germany

Email: mick@mickstaudinger.com

This Privacy Policy explains how FlashMind handles your personal information in accordance with GDPR and applicable privacy laws.

2. Data We Collect

FlashMind collects only the minimum amount of data needed to operate and personalize the app experience.

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When using the app, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Location (country/language region only) – used exclusively for language settings and content localization.

We do not use exact GPS location.

Only regional settings are used (e.g., “Germany”, “USA”, “France”).

2.2 App Usage Data

The app stores the following data:

  • Flashcards and decks you create

  • Your learning progress

  • App preferences (theme, language, settings)

This data may be stored locally on your device or synced through secure cloud storage (e.g., iCloud or Google Drive), depending on your device and system settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used ONLY for:

  • Displaying your name inside the app (optional)

  • Restoring purchases or account preferences (if applicable)

  • Contacting you if you explicitly request support

  • Setting the correct app language

  • Improving your learning experience

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data.

4. No Tracking & No Advertising

FlashMind does not use:

  • Ads or advertising networks

  • Tracking technologies

  • Third-party analytics

  • Social media SDKs

  • Cookies (except those essential to app functionality)

5. In-App Purchases

If you make a purchase, all payments are handled securely by:

  • Apple App Store or

  • Google Play Store

FlashMind does not receive or store your payment data.

6. Data Storage & Security

Your personal information and flashcard data may be stored in one of two places:

  1. Locally on your device, fully under your control

  2. Cloud backup services provided by Apple or Google (optional through your device settings)

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access.

Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data.

7. Sharing of Data

Your information is not shared with third parties except when required by:

  • Legal obligations

  • Support requests initiated by you

  • App Store or Play Store systems necessary for purchases, backups, or updates

No marketing companies, advertisers, or external analytics providers receive any data.

8. Children’s Privacy

FlashMind may be used by minors, but we intentionally collect no sensitive personal information.

Name, email, and region settings are voluntary and used only for app functionality.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you may request:

  • Access to your stored data

  • Correction or deletion

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent (at any time)

To make a request, contact:

mick@mickstaudinger.com

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated if features change or laws require modifications.

The latest version will always be available on the official website.

11. Contact

If you have questions regarding your privacy or data handling, you can reach me at:

Mick Staudinger

Email: mick@mickstaudinger.com

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