Last updated: May 18, 2025
Welcome to Binky — your daily space to breathe, reflect, and feel seen. Parenting can feel invisible. Binky was built to change that. It's a lightweight ritual to help you process, reflect, and receive a gentle reminder: you're not alone. These Terms & Conditions (the "Terms") help ensure a safe and supportive experience for everyone using the app.
By accessing or using Binky, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you don't agree, please don't use the app.
Binky is designed for parents and caregivers. To use Binky, you must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. This app is not intended for children or use by anyone under the age of 18.
To use Binky, you'll create an account using your name, phone number, and optionally your email. You may also provide information like your baby's birthdate, but that data is never shared without your explicit consent. Please keep your login credentials secure—you're responsible for all activity under your account.
You agree to use Binky respectfully and lawfully. Binky is a calm, emotionally safe space. The following behaviors are not allowed:
Breach of these guidelines may result in removal of content or account suspension.
You own the reflections and content you create in Binky. If you choose to share an entry to the community feed, it is shared anonymously and never includes personal identifiers. You grant Binky a license to use, display, and improve the experience with anonymized and aggregate content. This helps us improve features and generate supportive responses, but we never claim ownership of your personal data.
Binky collects the following personal data:
We never sell your data or use it for advertising.
We use your data to generate affirmations, personalize your experience, and improve the app. Reflections shared with the community are stripped of identifying details and displayed anonymously.
Binky does not share user data with third parties for financial gain. We may work with trusted services for moderation, analytics, or infrastructure—but only under strict confidentiality terms.
Binky uses industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data and privacy.
Binky uses generative AI to provide emotionally intelligent affirmations and validation. These are based on the information you provide during check-ins. We may use anonymized, aggregated input data to improve the quality and relevance of future responses.
When sharing a reflection to the community feed, your submission is anonymous and labeled only with general context like "Dad of newborn (2m)." No usernames, likes, or comments exist to preserve emotional safety. All shared reflections are reviewed to ensure they are respectful and supportive. We may remove content that violates this tone.
We collect high-level usage analytics to help improve Binky, including how often people check in, which features they use, and how well the app performs. No advertising or data sales ever.
Binky uses services like Firebase, analytics platforms, and content moderation tools. These services may access limited, relevant data to help operate or improve the app.
We may suspend or remove accounts that violate our terms or community guidelines. You may also delete your account at any time by contacting support.
While we do our best to protect your data and offer emotional support, Binky is not a substitute for medical advice or professional therapy. You use the app at your own discretion and assume responsibility for your use. Binky is provided "as is," without warranties, and we are not liable for data loss, service interruptions, or misuse of content by others.
We may update these Terms occasionally. You will be notified of any significant changes. Continued use of Binky means you accept the updated Terms.
Binky grants you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the app in accordance with these Terms. This license ends when you stop using Binky or if your account is terminated.
We aim to resolve any concerns quickly and respectfully. If a dispute arises:
Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which Binky operates, without regard to conflict of laws principles.
You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or group claim.
We retain the right to seek legal action in the case of copyright, trademark, or intellectual property violations.
For questions, feedback, or support, contact us at support@binky.app.