Privacy Policy of MintMini

MintMini (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our services, including our website, mobile applications, and other related platforms (collectively referred to as the "Services"). By using the Services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

MintMini is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data to ensure a safe and trustworthy experience with our AI companion.

Account Information: When you create an account with MintMini, we may collect your name, email address, password, and other registration details.

We collect information about how you use the Services, such as the features you access, the content you view or interact with, and the actions you take within the Services. This includes information about your device, browser type, IP address, and the date and time of your activities.

If you contact us through email, chat, or other communication channels, we will collect the information you provide in your messages, including your name, contact details, and the content of your inquiries.

We use your personal information to create and manage your account, provide you with access to the Services, and deliver the features and functionality you request.

Your usage information helps us understand how you interact with the Services, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features and enhancements to meet your needs.

We may use your contact information to send you important updates, announcements, and administrative messages related to the Services, such as service changes, security alerts, and legal notices.

If you opt-in, we may also send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, product promotions, and event invitations. You can unsubscribe from these marketing emails at any time by following the instructions provided in the email.

We use analytics tools to analyze the usage patterns and trends of the Services. This helps us gain insights into user behavior, measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising efforts, and make data-driven decisions to improve the Services.

We may also conduct research and testing to evaluate new features, products, or services. Your data may be used in these activities to help us understand how users respond to different changes and to improve the overall user experience.

Essential cookies are required for the proper functioning of the Services. These cookies enable you to access and use the basic features of the Services, such as logging in, navigating between pages, and using chat functionalities. Without these cookies, the Services may not be available or may not function properly.

Analytics cookies help us analyze how you use the Services and improve their performance. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors to the Services, the pages they visit, and how long they stay on each page. We use this information to understand user behavior, identify popular features, and make improvements to the Services.

Ads cookies are utilized to promote MintMini on external platforms such as Google and Microsoft. These cookies gather data about potential users' browsing habits, interests, and general online behavior across various websites and applications. Based on this information, we display targeted ads on these external platforms to attract new users to register and become members of MintMini. Ads cookies assist us in measuring the success of our advertising initiatives on these third-party platforms and in refining the relevance of the ads we present to drive new user acquisition.

We may also use other types of cookies to support various functions within the Services. For instance, we utilize cookies in connection with third-party affiliate platforms that we have integrated with. These cookies help us track referrals from affiliate partners. When you click on a link provided by an affiliate, a cookie is set to identify the source of the referral. This enables us to attribute sign-ups, purchases, or other actions you take on our Services to the correct affiliate partner, ensuring proper compensation and analyzing the effectiveness of our affiliate marketing programs. Additionally, we use social media cookies to enable social media features on the Services.

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers (such as Google, Cloudflare, and Microsoft) who assist us in operating the Services, providing services to you, or conducting analytics and research. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation. We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transfer, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity. We will notify you of any such transfer and the applicable privacy policies of the new entity.

We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal information, as well as the right to object to or restrict the processing of your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

For account-related information, we will retain this data for 99 years after the account is closed, unless a longer retention period is required by law. This retention period allows us to address any potential disputes, comply with tax and accounting requirements, and maintain an audit trail.

Usage information and analytics data will be retained for 3 months. This period is sufficient for us to analyze trends, improve the Services, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. After this time, the data will be anonymized or deleted.

Communication information will be retained for 99 years from the date of the last communication. This is to ensure that we can refer back to past interactions in case of follow-up inquiries or to address any issues that may arise.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration. However, as described in the "Data Sharing and Disclosure" section above, we may share your information with third-party service providers and in certain legal circumstances.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These security measures include physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, such as firewalls, encryption, access controls, and employee training. However, no security system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

The Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

If you utilize MintMini to generate content, you, MintMini, and potentially third-party service providers (such as Stability, OpenAI, Claude) may jointly hold the copyright to such content. The following details explain the nature of this joint copyright:

• Applicable Law: This joint-copyright arrangement is subject to the laws applicable to Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content (AIGC) in the relevant jurisdiction. If you are using MintMini from a particular area, we recommend consulting a legal professional to understand your rights comprehensively.
• Creation Process: The content generated via MintMini is a result of the combination of your input (including prompts, instructions, and any pre-existing data you supply), the algorithms and technology of MintMini, and the resources and capabilities provided by third-party service providers. This multi-party collaborative creation process gives rise to the joint copyright.
• Rights and Obligations of Joint Owners: You, as the user, have the full right to use the jointly-held content for both non-commercial and commercial purposes without the need to obtain prior consent from MintMini or the third-party service providers. MintMini reserves the right to use the content for internal research, product improvement, and demonstration purposes, as well as in compliance with legal requirements. The third-party service providers may have their own usage rights as defined in their respective service agreements with MintMini.
• Licensing and Transfer: While you have the freedom to use the content as described above, none of the joint owners (you, MintMini, or the third-party service providers) can license or transfer the jointly-held copyright to a third-party without the prior written consent of all other joint owners, except as required by law.
• Infringement Actions: In the event of copyright infringement of the jointly-held content, all joint owners have the right to take legal action. All parties should communicate and coordinate to ensure the most effective protection of the copyright and avoid conflicting claims.

If your content infringes on the rights of others, you will be solely responsible for such infringement. This includes any claims arising from the input you provide to MintMini, the combination of your input with the generated content, or the use of the generated content in a way that violates the intellectual property rights of third parties.

We reserve the right to freeze your account under the following circumstances:

• 11.1.1 Violation of Terms of Service: Unauthorized access and use, inappropriate content (e.g., illegal, offensive, or copyrighted material), or commercial misuse not permitted by our terms.
• 11.1.2 Suspected Fraudulent Activities: Payment fraud (e.g., stolen credit cards) or account manipulation (e.g., creating multiple accounts for unfair advantages).
• 11.1.3 Non-Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations: Actions violating local, national, or international laws (e.g., money-laundering or illegal activities).

11.2.1 Notification: Once your account is frozen, we will provide a notification on the client interface, indicating the freezing and instructions to proceed, without disclosing the specific reason.

11.2.2 Appeal Process: If you believe the freezing is in error, submit an appeal within 7 days to support@mintmini.com with your account ID, explanation, and supporting evidence. We will review it within 7 business days and respond via email.

11.2.3 Re-evaluation Mechanism: If dissatisfied with the appeal outcome, request a re-evaluation within 7 days to support@mintmini.com. Our senior management will review and provide a final decision within 7 business days.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. When we make changes, we will post the updated version on our website and indicate the date of the last update. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of the updated Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at: support@mintmini.com