"Consumer health data" is data that identifies a consumer's past, present, or future physical or mental health status. Within JOY, the categories of data that may fall within this definition, and the purposes for which we collect and use them, are:
| Category | Examples | Purpose / How Used |
|---|---|---|
| Daily wellness check-in responses | Self-reported exercise, sleep, meditation, breathing, bowel habits, dental hygiene (flossing) | To present the user's daily session and show the user and their connected caregiver a self-reflection summary. Not reviewed by any clinician. |
| Mood check-in | Emoji-based daily mood selection | To display the user's own mood log and share it with a connected caregiver within the family account. |
| Cognitive engagement data | Brain game participation and scores; optional memory-exercise responses | To run the daily activity and display engagement to the user and connected caregiver. Scores are entertainment metrics, not clinical measures. |
| Voice recordings | Optional senior voice replies | To deliver replies to connected caregivers within the family account. Included here to the extent voice content may reveal health status such as cognitive or speech patterns. |
| Session and engagement records | Session completion, streaks, dates of use | To operate the daily routine and notify connected family members of completion. |
We collect and process this data only as necessary to provide the features you or your family have requested, or where we have obtained your consent (see Section 6).
We collect consumer health data from the following categories of sources:
We do not purchase consumer health data, and we do not collect it from data brokers or other third-party data sources.
JOY is a private, family-only service. We share consumer health data only in the following limited ways:
We do not share consumer health data for advertising, marketing, or any purpose unrelated to operating JOY.
MHMDA requires us to name the specific affiliates and the categories of third parties with whom consumer health data is shared.
| Entity | Role | What is shared |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC (Firebase / Google Cloud Platform) | Cloud storage, database, authentication, and server functions | Stores the data categories in Section 1 as part of operating the app. Data remains within Google's infrastructure. |
| Anthropic PBC | AI generation of reminiscing prompts | Text metadata only — name/relationship label, photo caption, and category. No health data, voice recordings, wellness responses, mood, scores, photos, or identifiers are sent. See our AI Disclaimer. |
| Apple Inc. / Google LLC (sign-in) | Optional authentication (Sign in with Apple / Google Sign-In) | Authentication identifiers only; governed by their own policies. This is not health data sharing. |
Joy Health Technologies LLC has no corporate affiliates with whom consumer health data is shared.
Beyond the service providers above, we may disclose consumer health data only: (a) to comply with a legal obligation or valid legal process; (b) to protect against fraud or harm; or (c) in connection with a business transfer, in which case we will provide notice.
We do not sell consumer health data, as "sell" is defined under RCW 19.373. We have not sold consumer health data, and we do not seek authorization to do so.
All consumer health data described in Section 1 is collected and processed because it is necessary to provide the specific JOY features you or your family have requested — the daily wellness session, family connection, and caregiver visibility. We do not collect consumer health data for advertising, analytics sold to third parties, or any purpose beyond operating these features.
We do not currently collect or use consumer health data for any purpose that would require separate opt-in consent under RCW 19.373. If we introduce any such use in the future, we will obtain your explicit opt-in consent before doing so and update this policy accordingly.
You may request withdrawal of access to your data at any time by exercising your rights under Section 7. Withdrawal does not affect data already collected while the service was being provided to you.
Under RCW 19.373.040, if you are a Washington consumer you have the right to:
Submit a request by emailing joy@joyhealthtechnologies.com with the subject line "Washington Health Data Request" and the email address associated with your JOY account. We use this to verify your identity. We will not require you to create a new account to make a request.
We will respond within 45 days. If we need more time, we may extend once by an additional 45 days and will tell you why. You may make requests free of charge up to twice per year.
If we decline your request, we will explain why and tell you how to appeal. If you wish to appeal, reply to our decision with the subject line "Appeal." We will respond in writing within 45 days. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the Washington State Attorney General at atg.wa.gov/file-complaint.
We restrict access to consumer health data to the systems and personnel that need it to operate the service, and we apply the safeguards described in our Security Policy. We retain consumer health data only as long as needed to provide the service or as required by law. For specific retention periods by data type, see our Data Retention Policy.
If we collect new categories of consumer health data, use it for new purposes, or share it with new third parties, we will update this policy and, where required, obtain your consent before doing so.
Consumer health data requests & questions: joy@joyhealthtechnologies.com
Subject: "Washington Health Data Request"
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