Seek Nirvana

Your Data, Your Sanctuary

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Privacy Policy

Just as the lotus grows in water but remains untouched by it, we process your data while respecting your privacy. Last updated: January 29, 2026.

Information We Collect

We collect only the essential information needed to provide you with a personalized Nirvana experience:

Personal Information:

  • Full Name - To personalize your wellness journey and address you properly in communications
  • Email Address - For account access, important updates, and personalized insights
  • Wallet Address - For secure blockchain-based features and future token rewards
  • Profile Picture (optional) - To customize your profile and community presence
  • Region/Location - To provide timezone-appropriate sleep schedules and local wellness insights
  • IP Address - For security purposes and to optimize app performance based on your region
  • Reown (WalletConnect) AppKit — when you sign in on the website, Reown may process wallet addresses, email used for embedded login, or social login metadata according to their policies
  • Transactional email — a welcome message after sign-up may be sent via Resend to the email address on your account
  • Google Fit (optional) — if connected, we may process activity summaries such as daily steps, active minutes, and calories to populate dashboard analytics

    • Wellness Data:

  • Sleep patterns and REM cycle data (stored locally on your device by default)
  • Heart rate variability readings
  • Body temperature variations
  • Movement and activity data during sleep

    • Usage Data:

  • App interaction patterns (anonymized)
  • Feature preferences and settings
  • Device type and operating system for compatibility

    • How We Protect Your Data

    Your privacy is sacred to us. We implement multiple layers of security:

    Encryption:

  • All data transmission uses TLS 1.3 encryption
  • Sensitive data at rest is encrypted using AES-256
  • Wallet addresses are hashed and never stored in plain text
  • Biometric data never leaves your device unless explicitly synced

    • Security Measures:

  • Regular security audits by third-party firms
  • Multi-factor authentication for account access
  • Automated threat detection and prevention systems
  • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
  • Zero-knowledge architecture where possible

    • Blockchain Security:

  • Wallet connections use the Reown (WalletConnect) protocol via AppKit
  • No private keys are ever stored or accessed by us
  • Smart contract interactions are transparent and verifiable

    • How We Use Your Information

    Your data serves only to enhance your personal journey toward mindfulness and better sleep:

    Personalization:

  • Tailoring meditation recommendations to your sleep patterns
  • Adjusting lucid dreaming cues based on your REM cycles
  • Providing timezone-appropriate sleep schedules
  • Customizing the app interface to your preferences
  • Sending relevant wellness tips and insights
  • Generating activity analytics and trend summaries when you connect Google Fit

    • Service Improvement:

  • Analyzing anonymized usage patterns to improve features
  • Detecting and fixing technical issues
  • Optimizing app performance for your device

    • Communication:

  • Account-related notifications
  • Weekly sleep summary reports (if opted in)
  • Important product updates
  • Security alerts

    • We NEVER:

  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Use your data for advertising targeting
  • Share identifiable information with partners
  • Access your wallet funds or private keys

    • Program Privacy & Cohort Data Use

    If you apply to or participate in a SeekNirvana cohort or guided program, we may collect additional information to support program delivery, scheduling, safety, and product improvement.

    Program Data We May Collect:

  • Cohort application details such as your name, email, timezone, attendance preference, and stated goals
  • Wellness-context information you choose to share, such as sleep concerns, dream recall familiarity, current stress patterns, and reflective notes
  • Attendance, participation, and submitted journaling or cohort feedback
  • Device-linked wellness data that you intentionally connect during the program experience

    • How Program Data May Be Used:

  • To review applications and organize cohort placement
  • To personalize cohort guidance, prompts, and support materials
  • To improve curriculum design, safety messaging, and product workflows
  • To develop or refine custom AI systems using de-identified or aggregated patterns only

    • No PII In Model Training:

  • We do not use directly identifying personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or precise contact details to train AI models
  • We do not intentionally place private cohort applications or raw personal notes into a model training pipeline in identifiable form
  • If cohort-derived data is ever used for model improvement, it is first stripped of direct identifiers and handled under controlled internal processes

    • Your Choice Matters:

  • You should avoid sharing information you do not want reviewed for cohort support
  • You may request deletion of submitted cohort application information, subject to legal and operational retention needs
  • Program participation is optional, and your core legal rights remain governed by this Privacy Policy

    • Data Storage & Retention

    We believe in data minimization and user control:

    Storage Locations:

  • Primary servers located in secure, ISO 27001 certified data centers
  • Backup data encrypted and distributed across multiple regions
  • Biometric data primarily stored on your local device
  • Blockchain data is immutable and public per blockchain design

    • Retention Periods:

  • Account data: Retained while account is active, deleted 30 days after account closure
  • Sleep data: Stored according to your preferences (default: 1 year, then anonymized)
  • Usage logs: Anonymized after 90 days
  • IP logs: Retained for 30 days for security, then deleted
  • Communication records: Retained for 2 years for legal compliance

    • Your Control:

  • Export all your data at any time
  • Request immediate deletion (right to be forgotten)
  • Choose local-only storage for sensitive biometric data
  • Set custom retention periods for sleep history
  • Disconnect Google Fit and revoke sync access at any time from dashboard settings

    • Data Sharing & Third Parties

    We maintain strict boundaries around data sharing:

    What We Don't Share:

  • Your personal information with advertisers
  • Your biometric data with any external parties
  • Your wallet address with marketing partners
  • Individual sleep patterns in identifiable form

    • Limited Sharing Only When:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate (hosting, analytics, customer support) under strict confidentiality agreements and only with necessary data
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with notice to users
  • With Your Consent: Only when you explicitly authorize sharing
  • OAuth Providers: Google may process authentication and authorization metadata during Google Fit sign-in under Google's terms

    • Blockchain Transparency:

  • On-chain transactions are public by nature
  • We use privacy-preserving techniques where possible
  • You control what data links to your public wallet address

    • Your Privacy Rights

    You have complete control over your personal information:

    Access & Portability:

  • Download all your data in standard formats (JSON, CSV)
  • View complete logs of data access and processing
  • Receive clear explanations of automated decision-making

    • Correction & Deletion:

  • Update your information at any time in account settings
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and all associated data permanently
  • Opt-out of data processing where legally applicable

    • Control Options:

  • Adjust privacy settings granularly
  • Choose local-only vs cloud storage
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications
  • Disable specific data collection features
  • Manage cookie preferences

    • Regional Rights:

  • GDPR rights for EU residents (access, erasure, portability, objection)
  • CCPA rights for California residents (know, delete, opt-out, non-discrimination)
  • Similar rights honored for all users globally

    • Account Deletion

    When you choose to leave, your data leaves with you:

    Deletion Process:

    1. Initiate deletion from account settings

    2. 7-day grace period to prevent accidental loss

    3. Irreversible deletion of personal information

    4. Anonymization of sleep data used for research

    5. Confirmation email upon completion

    What Gets Deleted:

  • Profile information and settings
  • Email and contact details
  • Wallet address associations
  • Profile pictures and personal media
  • Account activity logs
  • Communication history

    • What Remains:

  • Anonymized sleep data patterns (stripped of identifiers)
  • Blockchain transaction records (immutable by design)
  • Legal compliance records (as required by law)

    • Post-Deletion:

  • 30-day recovery window (then permanent)
  • No marketing communications
  • Option to return with fresh start