Last updated May 6, 2025
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing The Dream Drop. Safeguarding your privacy, and the anonymity that makes our community possible, is central to everything we build.
Questions? Reach us anytime at support@thedreamdrop.com.
2. Our Commitment to Anonymity
We never ask for names, emails, device IDs, or other direct identifiers. Each user is represented only by an anonymous signature stored on‑device.
We collect limited data, such as approximate location or birth year, that may be considered “personal” under privacy laws. This data is pseudonymized and never used to identify you.
3. Information We Collect
| Category | Details | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Dream entries | Free‑text logs you submit | Personal archive and anonymized research |
| Approximate location | City‑level or ~25 km radius | Location‑based insights |
| Optional demographics | Birth year, gender | Better research accuracy |
| App usage metrics | Crash reports, aggregate taps | Improve stability and usability |
We do not use cookies, advertising IDs, or cross‑site trackers.
4. How We Use Your Information
- App functionality – Show your dream history and insights
- Anonymized research – Share de‑identified data with accredited academic research partners
- Product improvement – Diagnose bugs and refine features
We never sell or rent data to advertisers.
5. Editing & Deleting Your Data
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Edit or delete a single dream | Within 48 hours, use Dream → ⋯ → Edit or Delete |
| Delete everything (full cloud deletion) | Use Settings → Delete All Data & Dreams. Deletion is manual for security reasons and is completed within 3 business days |
6. Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
- Consent – Dream logging, demographics, location
- Legitimate interest – Publishing anonymized research
- Legal obligation – When required by law
7. International Transfers
Data is hosted in the United States and protected by the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses, where applicable.
8. Data Retention
| Data | How long we keep it |
|---|---|
| Raw dreams & demographics | Until you delete them or request full deletion |
| Aggregated statistics | Indefinitely (non‑identifiable) |
| Support emails | Up to 2 years |
9. How We Protect Your Data
We use strict access controls, industry-standard encryption, and regular security testing. While no system is perfectly secure, we continuously update our defenses.
10. Minors
The app is for users 18 years and older. If you believe a child’s data was collected, contact us for deletion.
11. Your Privacy Rights
| Right | How to exercise |
|---|---|
| Access / Portability | Use the Export feature in the app (Text, CSV, or JSON) |
| Deletion | Use Settings → Delete All Data & Dreams |
| Correction | Edit dreams within 48 hours; demographics editable anytime |
We do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising and do not share data with advertisers.
We may share strictly anonymized data with accredited academic research partners under data-use agreements.
12. Changes
We may update this notice. Material changes will be announced in‑app and via any email you provide when contacting us.
Contact Us
Root Code Collective / The Dream Drop
Sonoma County, California, USA
support@thedreamdrop.com