Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2025
1. Introduction
Thank you for trusting Root Code Collective, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are the creators of The Dream Drop, a privacy-first dream journaling platform. Protecting your anonymity, and the privacy that makes our mission possible, is central to everything we build.
Questions? You can reach us at support@rootcodecollective.org.
2. Our Commitment to Anonymity
We do not ask for names, emails, device IDs, or other direct identifiers. Every user is represented only by an anonymous signature stored on the device.
We collect limited, pseudonymized data such as approximate location and birth year, which may be considered “personal” under privacy laws. This data is never used to identify you.
3. What We Collect and Why
| 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 | Research relevance |
| App usage metrics | Crash reports, tap events | Improve stability and experience |
We do not use cookies, ad IDs, or third-party trackers.
4. How We Use Your Data
- App Functionality – Display your dream history and insights
- Academic Research – Share anonymized data with accredited institutions
- Product Improvements – Monitor errors and improve features
We never sell or rent your data. Ever.
5. Editing or Deleting Your Data
| Action | How to do it |
|---|---|
| Edit or delete a single dream | Within 48 hours, use: Dream → ⋯ → Edit or Delete |
| Full account removal | Use Settings → Delete all data and dreams. Deletion is reviewed and completed within 3 business days for safety reasons. |
6. Legal Bases (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Consent – Dream logging, optional data
- Legitimate interest – Anonymized academic publishing
- Legal obligation – When required by law
7. International Data Transfers
Data is hosted in the United States and protected via the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.
8. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Dream logs, demographics | Until deleted or removal is requested |
| Aggregated statistics | Retained indefinitely (not personally identifiable) |
| Support emails | Up to 2 years |
9. Data Security
We use strong encryption, access controls, and routine security testing. While no system is perfect, we continuously improve our defenses.
10. Children
The app is for users aged 18 and older. If you believe data from a minor was submitted, please contact us for removal.
11. Your Privacy Rights
| Right | How to exercise it |
|---|---|
| Access / Portability | Use Export in the app (Text, CSV, JSON) |
| Deletion | Use Settings → Delete all data and dreams |
| Correction | Dreams can be edited within 48 hours; demographic data anytime |
We do not conduct behavioral advertising or share any data with advertisers.
We may share fully anonymized data with accredited researchers under formal agreements.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be announced in-app or via email if you’ve contacted us previously.
Contact
Root Code Collective / The Dream Drop
Sonoma County, California, USA
support@rootcodecollective.org