Overview
At Mdream, we believe in privacy by design. We've built our desktop application to keep your data on your machine, under your control. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
TL;DR: Your lead data stays on your computer. We don't see it, store it, or sell it. We only collect what's necessary to provide the service (license verification, payment processing).
Desktop App Data
What the App Does
Mdream is a desktop application that monitors publicly available RSS feeds and community posts. The app:
- Fetches publicly available RSS feeds from platforms like Reddit, Hacker News, IndieHackers, ProductHunt, and others
- Stores all fetched data locally on your computer
- Processes and filters content based on your keyword settings
- Never transmits your leads, keywords, or settings to our servers
Data Stored Locally
The following data is stored on your device only:
- Your keyword clusters and monitoring settings
- Fetched RSS feed content (posts, comments, etc.)
- Your lead organization (tags, read/unread status, notes)
- Exported CSV files (when you choose to export)
- Application preferences and settings
Data We DO Collect
For the app to function, we collect minimal data:
- License Key: To verify your subscription status
- Email Address: Associated with your account for license management
- App Version: To provide updates and support
AI Features (If Enabled)
If you use AI Insights features (Growth plan and above):
- Selected lead content may be sent to OpenAI's API for analysis
- This is initiated only when you explicitly request AI analysis
- We do not store the content sent to or received from OpenAI
- OpenAI's data handling is governed by their privacy policy
Google User Data (Google Sheets Integration)
If you connect Google Sheets to Mdream, we access Google user data only to provide the Sheets export/sync features you initiate.
Data We Access
- Spreadsheets and sheets you explicitly select in the app
- Spreadsheet metadata (e.g., file name, ID, sheet names)
- Cell data needed to export or update your selected sheet(s)
- OAuth access tokens required to authenticate with Google APIs
How We Use Google User Data
- To create, update, and write lead data into your chosen Google Sheets
- To read back sheets you select for sync or export validation
- We do not use Google user data for advertising, profiling, or resale
Storage and Retention
- Google Sheets content remains in your Google account and the sheets you control
- Access tokens are stored securely and used only to perform the actions you request
- We retain access only while you keep the integration connected; you can revoke access at any time in your Google Account
Sharing
- We do not share Google user data with third parties
- Data is only transmitted to Google APIs to perform the requested Sheets actions
Website Data
When you visit our website (mdream.app), we may collect:
Information You Provide
- Contact Form: Name, email, and message content when you reach out
- Newsletter: Email address if you subscribe to updates
- Account Creation: Email address and payment information
Automatically Collected
- Analytics: Page views, traffic sources, device type (anonymized)
- Technical: Browser type, operating system, IP address (for security)
Payment Processing
We use Stripe to process payments. When you purchase a subscription:
- Your payment card details are sent directly to Stripe
- We never see or store your full card number
- We receive only: last 4 digits, expiration date, and billing address
- Stripe handles all payment security and PCI compliance
See Stripe's privacy policy for details.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
| Service |
Purpose |
Data Shared |
| Stripe |
Payment processing |
Payment & billing info |
| Firebase |
License verification |
Email, license status |
| Google APIs (Sheets) |
Spreadsheet export and sync |
Selected sheet data, file metadata |
| OpenAI (optional) |
AI Insights feature |
Selected lead content |
| Google Analytics |
Website analytics |
Anonymized usage data |
Cookies
Our website uses minimal cookies:
- Essential: Session cookies for login functionality
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies (can be disabled)
- Preferences: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode)
The desktop app does not use cookies.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Correct: Update or correct your account information
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Export: Export your local app data anytime (it's already on your machine)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@mdream.app.
Data Security
We take security seriously:
- All website traffic is encrypted via HTTPS
- License verification uses secure API calls
- Payment data is handled by PCI-compliant Stripe
- Local app data is stored in your system's standard app data location
- We do not have access to your locally stored leads or settings
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or in-app notification
- Continued use of Mdream after changes means you accept the updated policy