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Cortex - Behavioral Pattern Tracker

Last Updated: December 26, 2025 · Version 2.0

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1. Data Controller

Data Controller: Mohamad Sakkal

Trading as: MS Systems

Location: Vienna, Austria

Contact: admin@ms-dev.app

The Controller has not appointed a Data Protection Officer as the processing does not meet the thresholds requiring such appointment under Article 37 GDPR.

2. Legal Framework

This policy is governed by:

Health Data Notice: This App processes Special Category Data (health data) under Article 9 GDPR. Such processing is only permitted with your explicit consent.

3. Age Requirement

This Service is intended for users aged 16 years or older, in accordance with Article 8 GDPR regarding the age of digital consent. By using this App, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age.

4. Data We Collect

4.1 Data You Provide

Data Category Examples Classification
Journal Entries Daily experiences, moods, symptoms Health Data
Behavioral Patterns Sensory overload, energy levels, burnout Health Data
Mood & Intensity Mood ratings (1-5), symptom intensity Health Data
Medication Logs Names, dosages, timing, effectiveness Health Data
Life Goals Personal goals, challenges, strategies Personal Data

4.2 Apple HealthKit Data

With your explicit permission, we access:

HealthKit Data Purpose
Sleep Analysis Correlate rest patterns with symptoms
Step Count Track activity vs. energy levels
Heart Rate (BPM) Identify physiological stress markers
Apple HealthKit Compliance:
HealthKit data will NOT be used for advertising, data mining, or sold to third parties. It is used solely to provide health insights within the App.

4.3 Technical Data

Data Type Purpose Retention
Error Logs Debugging and stability 30 days
App Preferences Store your settings Until app deletion

5. AI Processing

Important: AI analysis is the core functionality of this Service. To use the App, you must consent to the processing of your entries by AI systems.

How It Works

When you request AI analysis:

  1. Only recent journal entries are selected (limited to the most relevant entries)
  2. Selected content is transmitted securely to AI services
  3. AI generates insights and recommendations
  4. Data is processed transiently in memory and discarded immediately

What We Send to AI

Sent NOT Sent
Journal entry text Your name or identity
Mood scores Email address
Pattern descriptions Device identifiers
Contextual notes Raw HealthKit data

AI Service Providers

Provider Service Location
Amazon Web Services AWS Bedrock (Nova Pro) EU inference endpoint
Data Security:
Data sent to AI services is processed transiently in memory and discarded immediately after generating a response. It is not stored by AWS, and is not used to train AI models.

6. Data Storage & Security

Local Storage

The majority of your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework with:

Security Measures

7. Data Retention

Data Category Retention Period
Journal Entries, Patterns, Medications Until you delete them
HealthKit Data (cached) Until you revoke permission
AI-Generated Insights Until you delete them
Technical Logs 30 days (automatic)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Right How to Exercise
Access (Art. 15) View all data in-app or request a copy
Rectification (Art. 16) Edit entries directly in the App
Erasure (Art. 17) Delete entries in-app or request full deletion
Data Portability (Art. 20) Export to JSON/CSV in Settings
Withdraw Consent (Art. 7) Stop using app and contact us for data deletion
Lodge Complaint (Art. 77) Contact Austrian DPA (see below)

Austrian Data Protection Authority

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde

Barichgasse 40-42

1030 Vienna, Austria

Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at

Website: www.dsb.gv.at

9. Summary

Who we are Mohamad Sakkal (MS Systems), Vienna, Austria
What we collect Journal entries, patterns, mood, HealthKit (with permission)
Why AI-powered behavioral pattern analysis
Legal basis Your explicit consent (required for health data)
Where data goes Stored locally; AI processing is transient (not stored)
Retention Until you delete; logs for 30 days
Age requirement 16 years or older

10. Contact

For questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: admin@ms-dev.app

We respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.