Welcome to Somni, a dream journaling and AI interpretation app developed by Empire K, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the Somni mobile application ("App"). By using Somni, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use Somni:

Account Information

• Email address and password (hashed, never stored in plain text) when you create an account
• Display name you choose during onboarding
• Profile avatar image, if you choose to upload one

Dream Journal Content

• Dream entries you type or dictate, including the full text of your dreams
• Voice recordings you make to capture a dream (processed immediately for transcription; recordings are not stored)
• AI-generated interpretations, emotion tags, symbols, observations, and reflection questions associated with each entry
• The date and time each dream is logged

Usage and Progress Data

• Streak counts, experience points (XP), and realm level
• Milestone achievements earned within the app
• Dream calendar data and mood trend history
• Number of shield items held

App Preferences

• Notification preferences and scheduled reminder times
• Appearance settings (light/dark theme)
• In-app search history (stored locally on your device)

Subscription and Payment Information

• Your Somni Pro subscription status
• Payment transactions are handled entirely by the Apple App Store and RevenueCat; we never see or store your payment card details

Device and Technical Information

• Device type and operating system version (collected by Expo and Supabase for crash reporting and compatibility)
• Push notification token (used only to deliver reminders you have opted into)

2. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Data Used	Legal Basis
Provide core journaling and AI interpretation features	Dream text, account ID	Performance of contract
Generate AI-powered dream interpretations and pattern analysis	Dream text, emotion history	Performance of contract
Transcribe voice-recorded dream descriptions	Audio recording (processed transiently, not stored)	Performance of contract
Calculate streaks, XP, realms, and milestones	Dream log dates, entry count	Performance of contract
Send nightly dream-logging reminders	Push notification token, your chosen reminder time	Consent (you can opt out at any time)
Manage subscriptions and enforce plan limits	Subscription status from RevenueCat	Performance of contract
Export your dream journal as a PDF	All dream entries and interpretations	Performance of contract / your explicit request
Improve app reliability and fix bugs	Anonymised crash and error data	Legitimate interests

We do not use your dream content to train AI models, sell your data to advertisers, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

Somni relies on the following third-party services to function. Each service has its own privacy policy, linked below.

Supabase — Database and authentication provider. Your account credentials, dream entries, and profile data are stored in Supabase's infrastructure (hosted on AWS). Supabase encrypts data at rest and in transit.
supabase.com/privacy

Anthropic (Claude AI) — Powers the AI dream interpretation, pattern analysis, mood guide, and in-app chat features. When you request an interpretation or chat with an AI guide, the text of your dream or chat message is sent to Anthropic's API. Anthropic does not use API data to train their models by default.
anthropic.com/privacy

OpenAI (Whisper) — Powers voice-to-text transcription when you record a dream using your microphone. Your audio is sent to OpenAI's Whisper API for transcription and is not stored after the transcription is returned.
openai.com/privacy

RevenueCat — Manages in-app purchase entitlements and subscription status for Somni Pro. RevenueCat receives your App Store receipt and assigns you an anonymous subscriber ID.
revenuecat.com/privacy

Expo (Expo Notifications) — Provides push notification infrastructure. Your device push token is registered with Expo's notification service to deliver reminders you have opted into.
expo.dev/privacy

4. Guest Mode

Somni allows you to use the app without creating an account ("Guest Mode"). In Guest Mode:

• Your dream entries are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and are not synced to any server
• Up to 2 AI interpretations are available; the text of those dreams is still sent to Anthropic for processing
• If you later create an account, your guest dreams are automatically migrated to your Supabase account
• If you uninstall the app without creating an account, your guest data is permanently deleted

5. Data Storage and Security

All account data is stored in Supabase, which uses AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit. Row-level security (RLS) policies ensure that each user can only access their own data — even at the database level, one user's dreams cannot be read by another user's session.

Passwords are never stored in plain text. Authentication is handled by Supabase Auth, which uses bcrypt hashing.

Dream content sent to Anthropic or OpenAI for AI processing is transmitted over HTTPS and is not retained by those services beyond the immediate API response (subject to their respective retention policies).

6. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Your data is retained for as long as your account is active.
• Deleted accounts: When you delete your account, all associated dream entries, profile data, and XP history are permanently deleted from Supabase within 30 days.
• Guest data: Stored only on-device. Deleted when you uninstall the app or reset guest mode.
• Voice recordings: Processed transiently for transcription and immediately discarded. Not stored on our servers.
• Push tokens: Retained while your account is active and deleted upon account deletion or notification opt-out.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via your in-app profile settings.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at info@mysomni.app.
• Portability: Export your dream journal as a PDF at any time from the Tools section of the app (Somni Pro feature).
• Notification opt-out: Disable push notifications at any time in the app's notification settings or in your device's system settings.
• Withdraw consent: Stop using the app and request account deletion to withdraw consent for data processing.

For requests related to EU/EEA or UK data subject rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, or California consumer rights under CCPA, please contact us at info@mysomni.app. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Somni is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@mysomni.app and we will delete the information promptly.

9. Push Notifications

Somni may send you push notifications to remind you to log your dreams at your chosen time each night, and to alert you if your streak is at risk of being broken. These notifications are entirely opt-in. You will be asked for permission the first time you launch the app. You can change your notification preferences at any time in the app's Settings or in your device's system notification settings. We do not send marketing or promotional push notifications.

10. Subscriptions (Somni Pro)

Somni Pro is an auto-renewing subscription available through the Apple App Store. Subscription purchases and renewals are processed by Apple; we receive only confirmation of your entitlement status via RevenueCat. We do not process, store, or have access to your payment card information.

To cancel your subscription, manage it through your Apple ID account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not offer refunds beyond what Apple's standard App Store refund policy provides.

11. International Data Transfers

Somni is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our third-party service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

Where required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR), we rely on standard contractual clauses or other appropriate transfer mechanisms to protect your data when it is transferred internationally.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you within the app. Your continued use of Somni after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please contact us: