1. What We Collect

• Emotional check-ins (feelings, mood)
• Optional approximate location (city/region level), never precise coordinates

2. What We Don’t Collect

• No GPS tracking, home addresses, or personal identifiers
• Sensitive information is collected only if voluntarily provided

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide aggregated insights and trends (e.g., daily/weekly emotion summaries)
• To display your approximate presence on the world map (if location enabled)
• To improve app functionality and user experience

4. Anonymous Check-ins

You may choose to check in anonymously. These entries are only linked to city and state.

5. Data Sharing

• Aggregated, anonymous data may be shared for trends or statistics
• No personal data is sold, rented, or shared with third parties

6. Data Retention

• Data is retained only as long as necessary to operate the app
• You may request deletion of all your data at any time

7. Data Security

Industry-standard safeguards are used to protect your information.

8. Children’s Privacy

• Flock is not directed at children under 13
• Users under 13 are not permitted to create an account
• No direct communication with minors is possible
• Users must not post personal contact information
• If we learn that a child under 13 has provided data, we will delete it promptly

9. Changes to this Policy

Updates will be posted in the app. Continued use indicates acceptance of changes.

10. Contact Us

Questions, concerns, or feedback: