Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 March 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and institutional affiliation when you register or communicate with us. We also collect anonymous usage data (e.g., test scores, local game data) which primarily stays on your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

To match you with appropriate counseling and support.
To track your self-improvement progress locally via the dashboard.
To monitor potential crisis situations via the chatbot.

3. Data Protection and Confidentiality

All chat records with our psychologists and AI tools are strictly confidential. We use standard encryption and do not share your mental health records with your university or third-party advertisers.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

YodhaMind uses Local Storage to save your game progress and preferences directly on your device. You can clear this data at any time from your Dashboard settings.

5. Crisis and Emergency Protocol

If our system detects language indicating intent for self-harm or harm to others, we may automatically intervene with emergency helpline resources. However, YodhaMind is not an emergency response service.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@yodhamind.edu.