Privacy Policy

Somnyx ('we', 'us', or 'our') provides this Privacy Policy to inform you of our policies and procedures regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information we may receive from users of our website ('Site'), accessible from somnyx.app, and any other services offered by us in connection with our site (any and all of the foregoing the 'Services').

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at somnyxapp@gmail.com. This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Somnyx. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website

Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Information we collect

  • Personal Information: When you sign up, we are provided with your name, email, and profile picture which comes from your google account information. We use this information for personalization and any essential communication with you. We never sell your data.

  • Voluntary Correspondence: We retain questions or assistance requests, including your email, for future reference.

Marketing & Communications

We send the following types of emails, all of which are optional and can be controlled through your account settings:

  • Dream Reminders: Weekly emails if you haven't logged dreams for 7 days
  • Monthly Insights: Notifications when your monthly dream insights are ready
  • New Features: Updates about new features and improvements

You can customize these preferences at any time through your account settings.

Notifications

We provide optional in-app notifications that you can customize:

  • Daily Dream Reminders: Customizable daily reminders at your preferred time
  • Monthly Insights: Notifications when your monthly insights are ready
  • Inactivity Reminders: Notifications after 7 days of inactivity

All notifications are opt-in and can be managed through your notification preferences. Notification timing may vary by approximately 15 minutes to ensure reliable delivery.

Data Processing and Storage

We use the following third-party service providers to process and store your data:

  1. Authentication (Clerk)

    • Purpose: User authentication and account management
    • Data Location: United States
    • Data Stored: Name, email, profile picture from your Google account
    • More info: Clerk's Privacy Policy

  2. Analytics (PostHog)

    • Purpose: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
    • Data Location: United States
    • Data Retention: 12 months
    • Data Stored:
      • For logged-out users: Anonymous usage patterns
      • For logged-in users with analytics enabled: Usage data linked to account information
    • More info: PostHog's Privacy Policy

  3. Database (Convex)

    • Purpose: Store user data and application content
    • Data Location: United States
    • Data Stored: Your dreams, insights, and application settings
    • Data Retention: Until account deletion
    • More info: Convex's Privacy Policy

All our service providers are GDPR compliant and have been selected to ensure secure and compliant handling of your data. When you delete your account, we initiate deletion requests with all these services to remove your data completely.

Data Storage

Analytics data is stored for 12 months and is automatically deleted after this period. You can request deletion of your analytics data at any time through your account settings.

By using our site, you consent to essential cookies. Analytics cookies are only used with your explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.

Links to Other Sites

Our services may contain links to other websites, applications, and online services. If you choose to visit a third party service or click on another third party link, you will be directed to that third party's website, application, or online service. The fact that we link to a website, content is not an endorsement, authorization or representation of our affiliation with that third party, nor is it an endorsement of their privacy or information security policies or practices. We do not exercise control over third party websites or services.

Third Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. To know more detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers, it can be found at the browsers' respective websites.

Cookies and Tracking

We use two types of cookies and similar technologies on our website:

  1. Essential Cookies (Required)

    • Purpose: Authentication and core website functionality
    • Provider: Clerk (our authentication service)
    • These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off
    • They do not store any personally identifiable information directly
    • Used only to maintain your login session and secure access to your account

  2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

    • Purpose: Understanding how visitors use our website
    • Provider: PostHog
    • For logged-out users: Anonymous usage patterns and performance data
    • For logged-in users: Usage data is associated with your account information (name, email) if analytics are enabled
    • You can opt-out of analytics tracking at any time through:
      • Cookie settings (for logged-out users)
      • Account settings (for logged-in users)
    • When you delete your account, you can request to delete all associated analytics data

Cookie Management

We provide multiple ways to control your cookie preferences:

  • Initial Cookie Consent Banner: When first visiting our site
  • Cookie Settings Dialog: Available via the cookie icon in the bottom right corner (for non-logged-in users)
  • Settings Page: In your account settings (for logged-in users)

Your cookie preferences are stored per device. If you use multiple devices or browsers, you'll need to set your preferences on each one.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

  • The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

  • The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that we complete the information you believe is incomplete.

  • The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at somnyxapp@gmail.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically, and this will be reflected by a 'Last modified' date below. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.

Last Modified: March 7, 2025