Information We Collect and Use
When you submit a dream to The Dream Database, we collect the following voluntarily provided data—your submission acts as your explicit agreement to these terms:
- Dream Content: All details about your dream, including description, emotions, themes, duration, and additional reflections
- Optional Personal Information: Age, gender, and occupation, if you choose to include them
- Technical Data: IP address (indicating approximate location, e.g., Dallas), browser type (e.g., Safari), device information (e.g., iPhone), screen resolution, network connection speed, submission timestamp, and referral source (e.g., a website link)
By submitting, you authorize us to anonymize this data—removing identifiable details like names or emails—and use it for:
- Research: Sharing with scientists, psychologists, and academics to study dreams
- Publication: Featuring in journals, books, or other works about dream patterns
- Commercial Purposes: Selling or licensing to third parties for AI development, content creation (e.g., stories or artwork), or trend analysis
Your anonymized dream supports research and potential commercial products, but we never share information that identifies you personally
Data Security and Consent
We use industry-standard measures like encryption and secure servers to protect your data, but no online system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. In case of a breach exposing identifiable information, we will notify you as required by Texas law. Submitting a dream signifies your consent to these practices. We keep identifiable data typically within 72 hours of submission unless delayed by technical issues, then anonymize it for indefinite storage. To request deletion of identifiable data (e.g., email or IP address), contact privacy@thedreamdatabase.com and we will respond within 30 days—note that shared anonymized data cannot be retrieved
Policy Updates and Contact
We may revise this Privacy Policy, with updates posted here—continued use indicates acceptance of changes. For inquiries, concerns, or to report data from children under 13 (which we do not knowingly collect and will promptly remove), email privacy@thedreamdatabase.com When emailing, please include your submission timestamp or dream ID, if available, to help us assist you faster
The Dream Database, Dallas, Texas
Legal Terms
This site is provided "as is" without warranties, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Your use is at your own risk, and we are not liable for damages or disruptions beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters or cyberattacks), to the maximum extent permitted by Texas law. You agree to indemnify us from legal claims, including attorney fees, arising from your submission (e.g., if it violates laws or rights). This policy is governed exclusively by Texas law—worldwide users are subject to it where enforceable, and unenforceable provisions do not affect the rest
Dispute Resolution
All disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration in Travis County, Texas, under American Arbitration Association rules—you waive jury trials and class actions. Attempt informal resolution first by contacting privacy@thedreamdatabase.com