Privacy Policy

How we handle your personal information and mental health data

Last updated: 9/15/2025

About ZoePaths

ZoePaths is a mental health journaling platform that helps you record and analyze your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. We believe in transparency about how we handle your sensitive personal information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address for authentication
  • Basic profile information you provide

Journal Content

  • Your journal entries and writing
  • Mood selections and intensity ratings
  • Timestamps of when you write
  • Analysis results from our NLP processing

Usage Data

  • How you interact with the platform
  • Features you use most frequently
  • Technical information about your device

How We Use Your Information

Core Platform Functionality

  • Store and retrieve your journal entries
  • Provide authentication and account security
  • Analyze your writing for mental health insights
  • Generate personalized analytics and charts

Improving Our Service

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Debug technical issues and optimize performance
  • Develop new mental health analysis capabilities

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

When We May Share Data

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • With service providers who help operate our platform

Your Rights

Access and Control

  • Access all your stored data
  • Download your journal entries
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Update or correct your information

Data Portability

You can export your journal data in a readable format. Contact us if you need assistance with data export or account deletion.

Mental Health Data Considerations

Sensitive Information

Your journal entries may contain sensitive mental health information. We treat this data with appropriate care and respect for your privacy.

Not Medical Advice

ℹ️ Important: ZoePaths is not a medical device or therapy service. Our analysis tools are for personal insight only and should not replace professional mental health care.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: privacy@zoepaths.com

🌐 Website: zoepaths.com

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll notify you through the platform or via email. Continued use of ZoePaths after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.