Question 1

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your journal entries, reflections, and personal notes are encrypted and only ever visible to you. Nothing is sold, nothing is shared with advertisers, and your partner only sees what you both explicitly opt in to share.

Question 2

What does "opt-in transparency" actually mean?

Accepted Answer

Transparency on The Pear is mutual and consensual. Both partners must turn on the same level of sharing — there's no one-sided spying or hidden monitoring. Either of you can pause or change what's shared at any time, and the other person is notified when settings change.

Question 3

Can my partner see my location or messages?

Accepted Answer

Never automatically. The Pear doesn't scrape your texts, DMs, or background location. The optional transparency dashboard surfaces only the signals you both agree to enable, and everything else stays private to you.

Question 4

How do shared check-ins work?

Accepted Answer

Each day you and your partner get the same prompt — a feeling, a question, a small ritual. You answer privately first, then your responses unlock for each other once you've both submitted. It's designed to create a moment of honest reflection without pressure or comparison.

Question 5

What if we miss a check-in?

Accepted Answer

Nothing bad happens. Streaks are gentle, not punishing. You can pick up where you left off, skip days, or pause check-ins entirely during busy seasons. The point is connection, not compliance.

Question 6

Can I leave the transparency dashboard later?

Accepted Answer

Yes — anytime, for any reason. Either partner can disable any signal with one tap, and the other is notified. Consent is ongoing, not a one-time decision.

Question 7

Do I need my partner to sign up too?

Accepted Answer

Most features are designed for two people, but you can start solo and invite your partner whenever you're ready. Shared check-ins and the transparency dashboard activate once you're both connected.

Question 8

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

On secure, encrypted servers. We collect the minimum needed to run the app, and you can export or delete everything from your account settings at any time.

Questions, answered.