Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Million Minutes ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account information (name, email address)
• Date of birth and demographic information (country, height, weight)
• Lifestyle and health information (exercise habits, sleep patterns, diet, smoking/alcohol status)
• Optional medical history (diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, autoimmune conditions)
• Journal entries, goals, and habit logs
• Time allocation preferences
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)

2b. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Session cookies and authentication tokens

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Calculate personalized life expectancy estimates and time-bank statistics
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send transactional communications (account confirmations, receipts)
• Send promotional communications, if you have opted in
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Health and Sensitive Information

Million Minutes collects health-related information (such as lifestyle habits and optional medical history) solely for the purpose of generating personalized statistical estimates. This information is used only to power your personal Time Bank calculations and is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used for insurance or employment purposes.

All health data is stored securely and encrypted. You may delete your health data at any time by deleting your account or contacting us directly.

5. Statistical Life Estimates — Important Disclosure

Life expectancy calculations provided by Million Minutes are derived from population-level statistical models based on publicly available research from the WHO, CDC, and peer-reviewed academic sources. These estimates represent statistical averages and do not predict, guarantee, or imply any individual's actual lifespan. They are provided for motivational and educational purposes only.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, cloud hosting providers). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Million Minutes platform.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to authenticate users and maintain login state. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

10. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), encrypted database storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Million Minutes platform.