MindDeck FAQ

MindDeck is your privacy-first wellness companion app designed for anyone seeking better mental health habits. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or simply want to improve your daily wellness routines, MindDeck provides evidence-based tools without traditional healthcare replacement claims. Perfect for individuals who want to take control of their mental wellness journey.

MindDeck is a wellness companion tool, not a medical device or therapeutic platform. We're designed to complement, not replace, professional mental health care. If you're experiencing serious mental health concerns, dealing with trauma, or need personalized therapeutic guidance, please consult licensed mental health professionals immediately. MindDeck works best as a supportive tool alongside professional care.

Nothing. MindDeck is completely free.

There is no premium tier, no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads. Every feature is available to every user:

• Journaling with mood tracking
• The full wellness toolkit — around 114 tools across 12 categories
• Personalized recommendations and mood analysis
• Progress insights and cumulative days active
• Data export in JSON, CSV, and PDF
• Emergency contacts and crisis resources
• Full offline functionality

If you paid for a subscription in an older version, you lose nothing — everything you had is now free for everyone, and there is no subscription left to cancel.

Completely. Every feature works with no internet connection at all. Journal entries, saved toolkits, progress tracking, recommendations, and mood analysis are all produced and stored on your device. There is no server, no account, and no sync.

The only things that ever use the network are optional analytics and crash reporting, both of which you can decline. Decline them and MindDeck never touches the network.

🏆 Boss Fights are MindDeck's gamified approach to overcoming mental health challenges.

Each "boss" represents a common mental wellness hurdle like:
• Anxiety Monster - Racing thoughts and worry patterns
• Depression Dweller - Low motivation and energy
• Stress Sentinel - Overwhelm and burnout
• Insomnia Imp - Sleep difficulties
• Procrastination Phantom - Task avoidance patterns

How to fight: Use wellness tools to "reduce HP" (complete journaling, meditations, CBT exercises). Victory unlocks new tools, earns XP/levels, and builds your wellness streak. Defeating bosses builds confidence and creates positive momentum for real mental wellness victories.

📝 MindDeck's journaling goes beyond basic note-taking, with insights drawn from your own entries.

Key features:

• Mood tracking: Quick mood/emotion logging with visual charts
• Auto-prompts: Contextual questions after completing wellness activities
• Crisis flags: Automatic notifications when journal entries indicate high distress
• Pattern recognition: Insights about emotional patterns and triggers
• AES-256 Encryption: All entries are encrypted with military-grade AES-256 encryption and stored securely on your device
• Export options: Back up journals in JSON, CSV, or PDF formats

Special aspect: Entries automatically trigger wellness tool recommendations when patterns suggest it would be helpful.

🧰 MindDeck includes 25+ evidence-based wellness tools across categories:

Mindfulness & Meditation:
• Breathing exercises (4-7-8, Box breathing, Relaxation breath)
• Body scans and progressive muscle relaxation
• Loving-kindness meditation

CBT & Therapeutic Techniques:
• Cognitive restructuring worksheets
• Thought challenge exercises
• Behavioral activation prompts

Recovery & Wellness Tools:
• Grounding exercises for dissociation
• Distress tolerance techniques
• Urge surfing for compulsive behaviors

Self-Help Frameworks:
• SMART goal setting
• Problem-solving worksheets
• Values clarification exercises

Note: All tools are unlocked through boss fights and gameplay progression, creating an engaging learning experience.

📊 MindDeck provides comprehensive progress tracking across multiple dimensions:

Mood Tracking:
• Daily mood scores (1-10 scale)
• Emotional pattern analysis
• Mood trend charts over time

Activity Metrics:
• Journal entries created
• Tools practiced
• Boss fights completed
• Current streak days

Achievements:
• Wellness milestones unlocked
• Streak badges
• Tool mastery levels

Insights: Patterns about when you feel your best and what tools work most effectively for you.

MindDeck follows a local-first, privacy-by-design philosophy:

What's stored locally:

• All journal entries and mood data
• Custom routines and tool preferences
• Progress statistics and achievements
• Wellness theories and custom content
• App settings and preferences

What we don't access:

• No server-side storage of personal data
• No cloud backups (your responsibility)
• No data sharing with third parties
• No analytics without explicit consent
• No location or device fingerprinting

The only time data leaves your device: If you consent to anonymous analytics or crash reporting, or when you choose to export or share data yourself.

There is no AI. Recommendations are calculated on your phone.

Earlier versions of MindDeck routed some features through an external AI service. That was removed in version 3.0.0. What replaced it was already doing the work: a local scoring engine that reads your survey answers, your mood history, and which tools you have found effective, then ranks the catalog against them.

What this means for you:

• Nothing you write is sent anywhere for analysis
• Recommendations work with no signal, on a plane, anywhere
• There is no third party receiving your wellness data
• Effectiveness percentages come from your own usage history on this device

🛡️ Analytics are completely opt-in and anonymous if you choose to participate:

You control analytics:

• Optional participation: Research analytics are completely optional
• Clear consent: Detailed opt-in dialog explaining exactly what's collected
• No personal data: Only anonymous usage patterns and feature engagement
• Easy opt-out: Change your mind anytime in settings
• De-identified: All research data is aggregated and cannot be linked to individuals

What research analytics include (if you opt-in):

• Which tools are most effective for different user patterns
• Common mental health challenges and successful interventions
• App usage patterns to improve UX and features

💾 Export your complete wellness history any time, free:

Available export formats:

• JSON: Complete raw data format for developers/tech-savvy users
• CSV: Spreadsheet format for data analysis and imports
• PDF: Formatted reports for sharing with healthcare professionals

What's included in exports:

• All journal entries with timestamps
• Mood scores and emotional patterns
• Boss fight progress and achievements
• Tools practiced and their effectiveness ratings
• Custom routines and wellness theories
• Complete mental wellness timeline

How to export: Settings > Data & Privacy > Export Data > Choose format
Privacy note: Exports are encrypted and stored temporarily in your device only.

🗑️ App deletion permanently removes all your data with NO recovery possible:

What gets deleted:

• All journal entries and mood tracking history
• Progress statistics and achievements
• Custom toolkits and wellness theories
• Settings and preferences
• Boss fight progress and unlocks

Important warnings:

• No cloud backup: MindDeck intentionally doesn't back up your data
• Permanent deletion: App uninstall = complete data removal
• Export first: Use the export feature before deleting if you want to keep data
• Your data ownership: You control backups, not us

Data protection principle: Since all data stays on your device, deletion is genuinely complete and secure.

👨‍⚕️ Absolutely! MindDeck is designed to complement professional mental health care:

How we work together:

• Between sessions: Practice therapeutic techniques learned in therapy
• Skills building: Reinforce CBT, mindfulness, and behavioral interventions
• Progress tracking: Share objective data with your therapist
• Home practice: Continue homework assignments and exercises
• Crisis prevention: Early warning signs before sessions

We recommend:

• Tell your therapist: Share how you're using the app
• Use exports: Share progress reports with anyone you choose
• Skills transfer: Many app tools are modeled after therapeutic techniques

Caution: MindDeck is not a replacement for professional care but can be an excellent supportive tool.

Immediate help contacts (available in MindDeck's Crisis Resources):

Emergency numbers (US):

• 24/7 Crisis Line: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• Emergency Services: 911
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

MindDeck will never make you wait for help:

• Crisis resources are always accessible (free users too)
• We include local and international emergency contacts
• Hotlines are embedded for immediate access
• No account or payment required for emergency help

💬 Multiple support channels depending on your needs:

Contact Methods:

• 📧 Email: support@campfiretales.shop
• 🌐 Website: mind-deck.netlify.app
• 📱 In-app help: Settings > Help & Support

What we can help with:

• 💡 Feature guidance: Help using the tools and getting set up
• 🔧 Technical issues: App crashes or data problems
• 📤 Data questions: Exporting or moving your history

Response times:

• Typical response: Within 1-2 weeks depending on inquiry complexity
• Simple questions: Usually faster (2-5 business days)
• Complex issues: May take up to a week to investigate and respond
• Emergency situations: Contact local emergency services - MindDeck cannot respond to crisis situations