Sit With It — Privacy Policy

 

Sit With It (“the App”) is created and owned by Alexis Brightman. This Privacy Policy explains how Sit With It collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. Sit With It is designed with care, transparency, and emotional safety at its core. Your data belongs to you, and this policy outlines how it is handled.

 

Information We Collect

Sit With It collects only the information necessary to support the app’s features and provide a steady, secure experience.

 

Information You Provide Directly

• Gratitude reflections

• Journal entries

• Facts vs Story responses

• Mood Pulse check‑ins

• Any written or selected input within the app

These entries are stored securely in a private cloud database associated with your account. They are never shared, sold, or used for advertising or tracking.

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Account Information

To create and maintain your account, Sit With It collects:

• Email address

• Password (securely hashed)

• User ID (a unique identifier that allows your reflections to be retrieved only by you)

This information is used solely for authentication and secure access to your personal content.

 

App Activity Data

To help the app function properly, Sit With It may collect:

• Activity completions (e.g., grounding exercises, breathwork)

• Plant growth indicators

• Feature usage patterns (e.g., how often Mood Pulse is opened)

This data supports app functionality and stability. It is not linked to your identity and is not used for analytics, marketing, or tracking.

 

Device Information

Sit With It may collect basic device information such as:

• Device type

• Operating system version

• App version

• Crash logs (if enabled on your device)

This helps maintain app stability and performance.

 

What Sit With It Does Not Collect

Sit With It does not collect:

• Your name

• Your phone number

• Your location

• Biometric data

• Contacts

• Photos

• Financial information

• Any data not directly related to app functionality

Sit With It does not sell, share, or use your personal reflections for advertising, profiling, or third‑party analytics.

 

How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used solely to:

• Support app features

• Maintain your plant’s growth

• Provide grounding, breath, and reflection activities

• Improve app performance

• Fix bugs and crashes

Your personal reflections are never used for marketing, analytics, or third‑party purposes.

 

Where Your Data Is Stored

Your account information and personal reflections are stored securely in a protected cloud database. This allows your entries to stay connected to your account and accessible across sessions.

If your device uses iCloud or Google Drive backup, your app data may also be backed up according to your device settings.

 

Data Deletion & Account Removal

You can delete:

• Individual reflections

• Journal entries

• Mood Pulse check‑ins

• Facts vs Story responses

You may also delete your entire account at any time from within the app. When your account is deleted, all associated reflections and stored data are permanently removed from the cloud database.

To request account deletion or ask questions about your data, contact: SitWithIt@younoia.com

We will respond with guidance or confirmation of deletion.

 

Third‑Party Services

Sit With It may use third‑party tools for:

• Crash reporting

• App distribution (Google Play, Apple App Store)

These services may collect anonymous technical data to improve stability and performance. They do not have access to your personal reflections or emotional content.

 

Data Security

Sit With It uses industry‑standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure cloud storage

• Encrypted communication

• Minimal data collection

• No unnecessary permissions

While no system is completely secure, we take care to safeguard your data with intention and respect.

 

Your Choices

You can:

• Delete journal entries or reflections at any time

• Delete your account to remove all cloud‑stored data

• Request data deletion via email

• Choose not to use features that involve writing or reflection

Your pace and comfort matter.

 

Children’s Privacy

Sit With It is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new features or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date will always show the most recent version.

 

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach out at:

SitWithIt@younoia.com

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💛 A Note

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Sit With It was created as a gentle companion — a place where you can breathe, pause, and reconnect with yourself without fear that your inner world will be exposed or misused. Your reflections, your moments of presence, your stories… they belong to you.

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This app is built with care, transparency, and respect. Thank you for trusting Sit With It with your inner tending. I’m honored to hold this space with you.

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Warmly,

Alexis