Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2025
At feel.tech, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our emotional wellness service.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email address: Required for account registration
- Password: Securely hashed; we never store or have access to your plaintext password
Information Processed by AI
When you use the Service, your emotional descriptions are processed by our AI provider to generate insights and suggestions. This processing happens in real-time and is essential to providing the Service.
Encrypted Information
Your emotional data is encrypted.
The following information is encrypted on your device before being stored:
- Your emotional descriptions
- Selected emotions and intensity ratings
- AI conversation history
Your encryption key is derived from your password. We cannot read your encrypted data. This means that if you forget your password, your encrypted data cannot be recovered.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns
- Device information: Browser type and operating system (for compatibility purposes)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the feel.tech service
- Process your emotional descriptions through AI to generate insights
- Send transactional emails (account verification, password reset, etc.)
- Send marketing and promotional emails (with your consent; you can opt out anytime)
- Improve and develop the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information with service providers who help us operate feel.tech:
| Service Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| AI Provider | Generate emotional analysis | Your descriptions (for processing only) |
| Database Host | Store account and encrypted data | Email, encrypted content |
| Email Service | Send emails | Email address |
| Hosting Provider | Run the application | Standard web server logs |
We do NOT sell your personal information.
We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Your Encryption
We use industry-standard encryption (XSalsa20-Poly1305) to protect your emotional content:
- All emotional content is encrypted on your device before being stored
- Your encryption key is derived from your password using secure key derivation (PBKDF2)
- We cannot decrypt or read your encrypted emotional content
- Even our database administrators cannot access your encrypted data
Important: Because your encryption key is derived from your password, if you forget your password, your encrypted data cannot be recovered. We recommend using a password manager.
5. Data Retention
- Account data: Retained while your account is active
- Encrypted content: Retained until you delete it or delete your account
- Deleted data: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request
6. Your Rights
All Users
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Export your data
- Delete your account and data
- Opt out of marketing emails
You can exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting us.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@feel.tech
7. Security
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your information:
- Client-side encryption: Your emotional content is encrypted before leaving your device
- HTTPS: All data in transit is encrypted
- Secure password hashing: We use industry-standard hashing algorithms
- Database access controls: Strict access policies limit who can access data
8. Children's Privacy
feel.tech is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 18, please contact us immediately at privacy@feel.tech
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of feel.tech after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: