Data minimization
We collect account and usage information that helps us run the service, keep your account secure, and fix product issues.
clear rules, no surprises
Privacy at Day Zero.
Your goals can be deeply personal, so we treat account data with care. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
privacy principles
The way we handle your data.
Written in plain language so you do not need a law degree to understand it.
Private means private
If your profile or goals are marked private, they are not visible to other users or public visitors.
Control stays with you
You can update your profile details, choose your visibility settings, and ask for deletion when you are ready to leave.
policy details
What we collect and how we use it.
Account information
When you sign up, we collect details like your email, username, display name, and optional profile fields such as location.
Cookies and sessions
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, protect your account, and understand aggregate usage patterns.
Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data when required by law, to protect rights, or to operate core services.
Storage and security
Personal information is stored in secured systems. We use technical and process safeguards to reduce unauthorized access risk.
Access and correction
You can request a copy of your information or ask us to correct details that you cannot edit directly from your account settings.
Deactivation and deletion
You can deactivate your account from Settings. To permanently delete the personal data associated with your account, follow the data deletion instructions below.
data deletion
How to request deletion of your data.
You may request deletion of your Day Zero Project account and personal data at any time, regardless of where you live.
Send your request
Email help@dayzeroproject.com with the subject Data deletion request. Send it from the email address associated with your account and include your Day Zero username.
Verify account ownership
We may ask for additional information needed to confirm that you own the account. Do not send your password.
We process and confirm deletion
After verification, we will process the deletion request and confirm when it is complete. The request covers personal information associated with your account, including your list entries, notes, photos, and Facebook Login information such as your Facebook user ID, name, and email address. A goal that has also been added to another member's list, or that is part of a featured or editorial collection, may remain as an unattributed Day Zero goal; your list entry, progress, notes, photos, and account association will still be removed.
We may retain limited information when required by law or reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, or enforcement of our agreements. Deleted information may also remain temporarily in protected backups until those backups are overwritten.
privacy options
Choose how visible your progress should be.
Some people want public accountability. Others want a private goals journal. Day Zero supports both styles.
Private profile
Your profile, goals, notes, and photos are hidden from public view when your account privacy is enabled.
Private goals
Keep your profile public while hiding specific goals and related updates you do not want others to see.
updates and contact
Questions about privacy?
We may update this policy as the product evolves. If we make meaningful changes, this page will reflect the latest version and effective date.
Last updated: September 16, 2026.