Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MindsQuery ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information about you when you use our website at mindsquery.com (the "Service"). By using MindsQuery you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account we collect your username, email address, and password (stored as an encrypted hash). You may optionally provide a biography or profile information. When you post questions, answers, or comments, we collect that content along with the date and time it was submitted.

Anonymous Content

MindsQuery allows you to post questions and answers anonymously. When you choose to post anonymously, your username is not displayed publicly. However, your account is still associated with that content in our database for moderation and safety purposes.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit MindsQuery we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used for security, analytics, and improving our service.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your language preferences, and analyze how our service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To provide and improve the MindsQuery service
To send you email verification and account-related notifications
To notify you of activity on your questions and answers (if enabled)
To enforce our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines
To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
To comply with legal obligations

3. Advertising

MindsQuery displays third-party advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other advertising partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show you personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity across websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to MindsQuery and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings at adssettings.google.com. We do not share your personal account information with advertisers.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating the platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
To protect the rights, safety, and security of MindsQuery, our users, or the public
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information would be subject to the same privacy protections

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate safety purposes. Content you have posted may remain on the platform in anonymized form.

6. Your Rights

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

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: You can update your account information at any time through your profile settings
Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data
Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
Opt-out: You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@mindsquery.com

7. Security

We take the security of your information seriously. We use industry-standard measures including encrypted password storage, HTTPS encryption, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we are committed to protecting your information.

8. Children's Privacy

MindsQuery is not directed at 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 information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@mindsquery.com.

9. Third-Party Links

MindsQuery may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the site or sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of MindsQuery after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@mindsquery.com