SIX PRIVACY
SIX PRIVACY
SIX PRIVACY
SIX PRIVACY
SIX PRIVACY

Dr. Paul J. Zak

October 24, 2024

4 minute read

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Privacy and Wellbeing Data: How SIX Protects Your Personal Information

Your Wellbeing, Your Data: How SIX Protects What Matters Most

Mobile phone: check.  Computer: check.  Automobile: check (if you bought the car in this century).

While you may think I’m providing a rundown of technological marvels that improve the quality of life, I am actually listing just some of the devices that track us every hour of every day.  Yes, this can happen even when you turn off your phone or computer.  In George Orwell's prescient novel "1984," "telescreens" are omnipresent devices that never turned off and are used for surveillance and propaganda.  Orwell's paranoia is now justified.  Today, Orwell’s vision has become a reality in unexpected ways. Many of us have experienced discussing something privately, only to see ads for that exact topic appear on YouTube hours later.

It is an ethical breach when our most sensitive data—banking information, two-factor authentication codes, health, and wellbeing data—is captured without our knowledge.  At Immersion, we share these concerns and have built multiple layers of privacy protection into our emotional fitness app, SIX, so you can use it with confidence, knowing that your personal data is safe and secure. Here’s how we do it:

YOUR DATA IS YOURS

As a SIX user, your data is YOURS. It is completely private, and no one can see it unless you choose to share a summary with friends and family. Even in those cases, what you share isn’t your raw data, but a simple indication of whether you're thriving or need a bit more support. If you choose to share, your friends can send you a thoughtful “flourish” through the app, or perhaps sharing will prompt them to give you a call to check in.  In this way, SIX strengthens social connections that are key to building emotional fitness, while keeping your detailed data private. Some users may also be invited to anonymously share their real-time during an experience; but, this is entirely up to you. If you opt-in, no raw data is shared, data is masked with an anonymous identifier, and the invite creator can only view data in aggregate.

SECURE PROCESSING AND NO PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS

When your data is processed by SIX, it’s done with strict privacy protocols. A random processing code is generated, ensuring that your personal information is never attached to the data. No personal data are stored anyplace outside your personal phone and smartwatch.  There is no way to link your data to any personal information about you, unless you actively choose to share your data within your personal network.

WORKPLACE AND INSURER PRIVACY PROTECTION

If your received SIX as an employee benefit or through your health insurer, rest assured, these organizations cannot see your individual data—it is always private to you. Employers and insurers only receive anonymized, aggregated data to assess overall emotional well-being trends. Whether it’s to help your workplace foster a healthier, more supportive working environment or to highlight a need for additional wellness services, your personal data will remain confidential.  SIX complies with GDPR regulations, so you can request your data to be deleted anytime, and we will do so promptly. You also have the option to delete your account from the Settings tab of your app, which includes deletion of all data.

SHARING WITH CARE

For SIX users who choose to share their personal wellbeing status with insurers or clinical teams, only high-level summaries are visible. Whether you’re flourishing or languishing, these summaries won’t include detailed daily or hourly data, specific information on Key Moments, nor any specific calendar events. Data sharing is always voluntary—and it’s only done with your explicit consent.

At Immersion, we take data privacy very seriously.  Our technology has passed rigorous third-party privacy tests for use by the US Department of Defense and Fortune 50 companies. With SIX, you can be sure your data is safe and secure, giving you the confidence to focus on what truly matters—building emotional fitness, improving overall well-being, and living a more fulfilling life.