Bearing is a personal emotional check-in app. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it. We keep it short and specific, with no boilerplate.
| Data | Why | Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Account creation and sign-in | Until you delete your account |
| Check-in data (emotion, intensity, domain, timestamp) | Core app function: your emotional history | Until you delete your account |
| Optional check-in notes | Personal journaling, only if you choose to write them | Until you delete your account |
| Push notification token | Daily check-in reminders, only if you enable them | Until you disable notifications or delete your account |
| App usage patterns (feature use, session timing) | Understanding how the app is used so we can improve it | Aggregated and anonymized; not linked to your identity |
We do not collect location data, contacts, photos, microphone access, or any data unrelated to the app's function.
If you choose to link a therapist, we additionally collect:
| Data | Why | Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Therapist's name, email, practice name | Therapist account and dashboard | Until therapist deletes account |
| Therapy link (connection between client and therapist) | Controls which therapist can see your data | Until you or your therapist revoke the link |
| Session dates logged by therapist | Determines the "since last session" data window shown on the dashboard | Until the therapy link is revoked |
Check-in data (the emotions you log, their intensity, associated domains, and any notes) is sensitive personal data. We treat it accordingly:
Bearing uses a small number of infrastructure providers. Each receives only the data necessary to do their job:
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or any advertising or tracking SDKs.
We keep your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all of your data, including check-ins, notes, insights, and account information, is deleted promptly, within 30 days at most. We do not retain backups of deleted accounts beyond that window.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to restrict processing and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact us at the address below to exercise these rights.
Bearing is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has created an account, contact us and we will delete the account promptly.
If we make material changes to how we handle your data, we will notify you via the email address on your account at least 14 days before the changes take effect. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the app after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this policy or your data? We respond within 48 hours.
Email: hello@getbearingapp.com
App: getbearingapp.com