- Is my mood data private? Who can see it?
- Only you. Mood Pulse stores every entry in your browser's IndexedDB — the same technology used by apps like Gmail for offline storage. No data is ever sent to a server, there is no account, and no third party (including Knackpad) can access your entries. If you clear your browser data, your mood log will be cleared too, so export a CSV backup before doing that.
- What do the mood scores represent?
- Each mood maps to a numeric score on a 1–5 scale that reflects emotional valence (positive vs. negative) rather than arousal: Joyful = 5, Content = 4, Neutral = 3, Sad = 2, Stressed = 2, Angry = 1. The trend chart averages these scores per day so you can track your overall emotional state over time. A rising line means your mood is improving; a falling line is a signal to check in with yourself.
- How often should I log my mood?
- Research on ecological momentary assessment (EMA) suggests 3–4 check-ins per day gives the most accurate picture of your emotional baseline — for example morning, midday, and evening. That said, even a single daily log builds a meaningful dataset after a few weeks. Mood Pulse is designed to take under 3 seconds so there is no friction to logging frequently.
- Can I use Mood Pulse offline?
- Yes. Once the page has loaded, all features — logging, charting, export — work without an internet connection. Your data lives in the browser and does not require a server call. This also makes it suitable for use in environments where personal health tools cannot connect to the internet.
- How do I move my data to another device or browser?
- Use the "Export CSV" button to download your full log. You can then import that CSV into a spreadsheet app, or re-import it into Mood Pulse on another device in the future (feature coming soon). For now, keep a periodic CSV export as your backup.