Privacy Policy

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

DreamDecypher does NOT collect or permanently store:

• Your dream descriptions or content
• Personal information about your life
• Email addresses or contact information
• User accounts or profiles
• Tracking data across websites
• Behavioral analytics or detailed usage patterns
• Location information
• Device-specific identifiers

2. How Your Data is Handled

Dream Content Processing

When you submit a dream for interpretation:

• Your dream text is sent to our AI service for processing
• The AI generates an interpretation and returns it to you
• We do not store your dream content on our servers
• Dream content is not used to train or improve AI models
• Processing is temporary and for interpretation purposes only

Local Storage

For your convenience, DreamDecypher stores data locally in your browser:

• Dream interpretations you've received
• Your interpretation history
• Usage preferences and settings
• Rate limiting information

This data never leaves your device and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data.

3. Technical Information

We may collect minimal technical information necessary for service operation:

• IP addresses for rate limiting (temporarily stored)
• Basic server logs for technical troubleshooting
• General usage statistics (number of requests, error rates)
• Browser type and version for compatibility

This information is collected anonymously and is not linked to your identity or dream content.

4. Rate Limiting and Security

To ensure fair usage and prevent abuse:

• We temporarily track request counts per IP address
• Rate limiting data is automatically purged after one hour
• No permanent user identification is created
• Security measures protect against malicious usage

5. Third-Party Services

AI Processing Service

DreamDecypher may use a combination of other third-party AI services to facilitate generating interpretations:

• Dream text is sent to the AI service for processing
• We use reputable AI providers with privacy protections
• Dream content is processed but not permanently stored by the AI service
• AI providers are bound by their own privacy policies

External Libraries

Our website uses standard web libraries for functionality:

• Google Fonts for typography (no tracking)
• JavaScript libraries for PDF generation and Markdown parsing
• These libraries operate locally in your browser

6. Cookies and Local Storage

DreamDecypher uses browser local storage (not cookies) to:

• Save your interpretation history locally
• Remember your preferences
• Store usage information for rate limiting
• Improve your user experience

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

7. Data Sharing

8. User Control and Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible to you
• Deletion: Clear browser data to remove all stored information
• Portability: Export your interpretations as PDF, Word, or text files
• Control: Choose what to share and when
• Transparency: This policy explains exactly what we do and don't collect

9. Children's Privacy

DreamDecypher is intended for users 13 years and older:

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Users under 18 should have parental guidance
• Parents can control their children's use of the service
• All data is stored locally, giving families full control

10. Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect the service:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Minimal data collection reduces exposure risks
• Regular security reviews and updates
• No permanent storage of sensitive content

11. International Users

DreamDecypher can be used globally:

• We comply with applicable privacy laws
• Data processing occurs in secure data centers
• Local storage keeps your data in your jurisdiction
• No cross-border data transfers of personal content

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally:

• Material changes will be clearly communicated
• The effective date will be updated
• Continued use implies acceptance of changes
• Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically

13. Contact and Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:

• Review our About page for contact information
• Understand that we prioritize privacy and transparency
• Know that your dream content remains private and local