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[H2] We're here to help you feel better.
[H3] Stress less.
Get in-the-moment relief for stress and anxiety so you can get back to living.Learn More
[H3] Sleep more.
Fall asleep (and stay asleep) naturally and peacefully.Learn More
[H3] Live mindfully.
Navigate life's ups and downs with resilience, confidence and guided support.Learn More
[H2] Over 2 million 5-star reviews.
When I cannot fall asleep, I turn on this app and am out within 5 minutes.Brandy from HoustonI have a very busy brain and can find it hard to unwind. Now a daily practice is actually so wonderful and healing for me.John from ChicagoCalm has changed my life in immeasurable ways. I am more resilient and feel so much more connected to myself.Allison from San JoseWhenever I need to unwind from a stressful work day I meditate with Calm's soundscapes and it automatically sends me to my happy place.Jasmine from BendMy family loves Calm! Out of the three meditation apps I have on my phone, Calm is the one I actually use.Kristie from IrvineCalm cuts through my stress, anxiety, irregular sleep schedule and brings me to deep sleep. I usually fall asleep within 5 minutes.Mathieu from New OrleansI have tried other meditation and gratitude apps, but this one has everything and the best teachers.Jen from ScarsdaleMy wife and I have listened to Calm for well over 2 years. Cannot express how easy it is to fall asleep listening to this app.Aaron from LouisvilleMedication isn't for me, so I decided to give Calm a try. Now I begin and end every day with guided meditations.Tracy from Newark
[H2] Frequently Asked Questions
[H3] GENERAL
What is Calm?Calm is the #1 mental health app designed to help you manage stress, sleep better, and live a happier,
healthier life. Our research-based tools help you build life-changing habits to support your mental health.
If you're having trouble falling asleep, our 500+ Sleep Stories®, soundscapes, and guided sleep meditations
can lull you to sleep. If you're spiraling in negative thoughts and need immediate relief, our 60-second
Breathe Bubble grounds you in the moment and helps your body return to a state of relaxation. If you're
overwhelmed at work and need a breather, our stress and burnout specialists can guide you through exercises
to help calm your mind. We're here for you whenever or wherever you need us with more content and tools
being added monthly.
What's included in a Calm subscription?A Calm subscription unlocks our full library of meditations, Sleep Stories, music, and other features. The
subscription includes:
Multiple original daily offerings from a range of teachers to give your day a dose of wisdom, gratitude and encouragement
Hours of guided meditations covering sleep, anxiety, stress, gratitude, and much more
Our entire library of more than 500+ Sleep Stories, with new stories added every week
Exclusive music tracks for focus, relaxation, and sleep
Where should I get started once I download the app?If you have come to Calm to learn relaxation techniques and improve aspects of your mental health, we
recommend beginning with the 7 Days of Calm, our introductory program that offers the basics of meditation,
and then move on to the 21 Days of Calm. With that foundation, you can explore our library of sessions and
programs, which address themes such as anxiety, sleep, focus, and gratitude. Additionally, for moments of
acute stress or anxiety, we offer in-the-moment calming exercises via our Panic SOS, Body Scan, and
breathing exercise features.If you have come to Calm to improve your sleep, we have a collection of over 500 Sleep Stories to help you drift off to restful sleep, ranging from classic literature to nature essays,
children's tales, scientific articles, and more. We update our Sleep Stories selection with new options to
listen to every week. We also have a collection of soothing Sleep Music.
What devices support the Calm app?Calm is available on iOS, Android, Web, in addition to Apple TV, Apple Watch,
Google WearOS, and Samsung Health.
How do I cancel?You can cancel your Calm subscription's auto-renewal or free trial at any time.To cancel your Calm subscription:
Tap 'Profile' on your app's Home screen.
Tap the 'Settings' gear icon in the top left corner of your screen.
Tap 'Manage Subscription' and follow the instructions here to cancel your subscription.
For subscriptions purchased through Apple and Google Play, tap the word 'here' on your Manage Subscription page to be redirected to your device's subscription settings.
[H3] MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS
What is meditation?Meditation is the practice of allowing thoughts to come and go, as you learn to recognize and release them
without judgment. Studies show that a long-term meditation practice can actually help shift your nervous
system out of fight or flight and into the relaxed parasympathetic mode producing a wide array of benefits*
including:
Decreased anxiety and depression symptoms
Chronic pain management
Lower stress levels
Improved sleep quality
What is mindfulness?Mindfulness is a practice that involves intentionally bringing one's attention and awareness to the present
moment without judgment. It's about being fully present and engaged in the here and now, rather than
dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness encourages a non-judgmental attitude towards
one's thoughts, emotions and sensations, allowing them to arise and pass without any added stress. By
cultivating mindfulness, people often develop a greater sense of clarity, calmness and overall wellbeing, as
well as enhance their ability to respond skillfully to the challenges of life.
[H3] STRESS & ANXIETY
What causes stress and anxiety?Stress and anxiety can have various causes and can differ greatly from person to person. Here are a few common factors that contribute to stress and anxiety:
Major life changes: Significant life events such as moving, getting married (or divorced), starting a new job or experiencing the loss of a loved one can trigger it.
Work or school pressure: High workloads, tight deadlines, challenging bosses, or work pressure can lead to stress and anxiety.
Financial challenges: Job loss, debt, or just struggling to make ends meet can be a significant source of stress and anxiety.
Relationships: Whether romantic, familial or social, strain or conflict in relationships can cause stress and anxiety.
Health concerns: Managing chronic illness, physical pain or battling a health condition can be a cause, as well.
Traumatic experiences: Experiencing a traumatic event, such as an accident, abuse or even a natural disaster can lead to anxiety-related conditions.
Uncertainty and change: Experiencing frequent change (even positive change!) or feeling uncertain about the future can be a common cause of anxiety.
It's important to note that not everyone experiences stress and anxiety in the same way. If you're dealing with stress and anxiety, it's recommended to seek support from a mental health professional who can provide personalized guidance.
How can I manage my stress and anxiety?Once you're in the Calm app, we recommend using a Breathing Bubble exercise if you're looking for immediate stress or anxiety relief. Breathwork elicits the body's relaxation response which reduces tension and lowers stress.We also have other content programs, including our Overcome Stress and Anxiety collection in partnership with clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith. In this series, Dr. Julie guides listeners through high stress moments in real time, including panic attacks, negative thought spirals, and more.In addition to Dr. Julie's series, you can find more guided breathing exercises and meditations in our Reduce Stress & Anxiety collection. Let experts such as Jay Shetty, Tamara Levitt, and Chibs Okereke help guide you into peaceful mindfulness and relaxation.
[H3] SLEEP
Why do I have trouble sleeping?There can be various reasons why you may be experiencing trouble sleeping. Here are a few common factors that can contribute to sleep difficulties:
Stress and Anxiety: High levels of stress or anxiety can make it difficult to relax and fall asleep. Racing thoughts, worry, or an overactive mind can keep you awake at night.
Poor Sleep Habits: Irregular sleep patterns, inconsistent bedtime routines, excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, and engaging in stimulating activities before bed can disrupt your sleep.
Environmental Factors: Uncomfortable sleeping environment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, or inadequate lighting can interfere with your ability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as chronic pain, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or hormonal imbalances, can disrupt your sleep.
Mental Health Issues: Depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health disorders can affect sleep patterns and quality.
If you're consistently having trouble sleeping, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional who can help assess your specific situation and provide guidance that's tailored to your needs.
How can I sleep better naturally?In the Calm app, we recommend starting with our Fall Asleep collection, which features our most popular Sleep Stories®, soundscapes, music, and meditations based on your goals:
Help falling asleep: natural sleep aids
Getting back to sleep: reactive tools used to soothe and lull you back to sleep
Unwinding before bed: proactive tools to help start a sleep routine and focuses on sleep hygiene - this means focusing on building habits and an environment designed for optimal sleep
Our most popular sleep offering is our Sleep Stories®, which are bedtime stories designed to help you drift off to sleep. Many of our narrators are also names you may already be familiar with, from artists like Harry Styles and Michael Bublé to actors and actresses such as Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey.With over 500 Sleep Stories® in our library, we have a library fit for both adults and kids, making our app something the whole family can enjoy. Kids can enjoy exclusive Sleep Stories® featuring favorite characters such as Peppa Pig, Minions, Winnie the Pooh, Transformers, and more.In addition to Sleep Stories®, we also have soothing soundscapes and music that have been sonically-engineered to help you sleep. Choose from nature sounds such as rainstorms and ocean waves, to different frequency pitches including white, brown, and green noise. With over 500 different options and new offerings being added monthly, our Sleep Sounds library has something for everyone—whether you're looking to relax, focus, or fall asleep.If you're looking for something that provides a bit more guidance, Calm also offers a variety of sleep meditations and breathwork. These exercises help lower the heart rate, which shifts your nervous system out of fight or flight and into a relaxed parasympathetic mode, enabling your body to fall into a deeper sleep.Lastly, we also have a Sleep Check-In feature which offers a new way to track your sleep. Check in with your nightly sleep quality, and we'll show you patterns to guide you towards better sleep habits and health.
Are Sleep Stories® good for kids and adults?Absolutely! In a Calm Science study of 900+ parents (US) who use Calm Kids with their kids at least once a week, parents reported they had lower stress and slept better, and that their kids fell asleep faster and had less stress and anxiety.
74% felt that Calm Kids helped lower their parenting-stress
63% felt that Calm Kids helped their own sleep
95% say Calm Kids Sleep Stories® help their child fall asleep faster
75% say Calm Kids meditations help their child
[H3] SOUNDSCAPES
How do different sound frequencies affect your brain?Although it's commonly known now that there are different 'colors' of noises, it might not be known what the difference between them are. Different types of noise have distinct frequency characteristics, which means that the energy of the sound is distributed differently across the frequency spectrum. As a result, how you perceive each noise can affect the use-case of each frequency.White noise has equal power in every frequency band, between 20 hertz and 20,000 hertz, and gives your brain something relaxing to focus on; this can help block out distractions and make it perfect for sleep. Similarly, brown noise has more energy at lower frequencies, giving it a deep, 'booming' noise. It is commonly used for relaxation and sleep.Pink noise has less energy at higher frequencies. Pink noise is often described as having a "fuller" sound compared to white noise. Naturally occurring examples of pink noise are rustling leaves, wind, and heartbeats.Lastly, it is theorized that green noise is calming because it simulates the spectrum of natural noise without human-made noises; this noise has more energy at mid-range frequencies and is sometimes used in sound masking for tinnitus.
How do binaural beats help improve focus and reduce anxiety?Binaural beats are a type of sound therapy that involves playing two different tones in each ear, creating a perceived beat frequency that is thought to affect brain waves. The idea is that when the brain hears two slightly different frequencies, it tries to "reconcile" them by producing a third frequency that is the difference between the two. This is known as the "frequency following response," and it is believed to influence brain waves in a way that can be beneficial for focus and relaxation.Some research suggests that listening to binaural beats can help improve focus and reduce anxiety by promoting a state of relaxation and reducing stress levels. One theory is that binaural beats can influence the production of alpha waves in the brain, which are associated with relaxation and reduced anxiety.Another theory is that binaural beats can help entrain the brain to a specific frequency associated with improved focus or creativity. For example, some studies have suggested that listening to binaural beats in the alpha or theta frequency range can help improve cognitive performance and enhance creativity.However, while some research has shown potential benefits of binaural beats for certain conditions, such as anxiety and depression, the evidence is not yet conclusive.

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[H1] Privacy Policy
last updated December 12, 2024Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Calm.com, Inc. and our subsidiaries and affiliates (together, "Calm", "we" or "us") collect, use, and disclose information about you when you access or use our websites, mobile applications, and other online products and services (collectively, the “Services”), and when you contact our customer service team, engage with us on social media, or otherwise interact with us. Please note that certain of our products and services may be subject to a separate privacy policy. You will know this if those services link to a different notice rather than this policy.Additional information for California residents, as well as for individuals in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland can be found at the end of this Privacy Policy.We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will revise the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice.
[H2] Collection of Information
[H3] Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information when you register for an account, participate in interactive features (like submitting a meditation rating or completing a check-in), fill out a form or a survey, participate in a contest or promotion, make a purchase, communicate with us via social media sites, request customer support, or otherwise interact with us. The information you provide may include:
Personal details: your name, email address, linked social media details, and street address.
Payment details: payment information.
Views and opinions: feedback, survey responses, and other information included within your interactions with us or otherwise provided via the Services. Some users also provide information about how they are feeling in connection with providing feedback or other messages to us, but we do not infer any health-related characteristics from this information and only process it consistent with the purpose for which it was provided.
Employment information: we may also collect employment information if you sign up through one of our special initiatives.
Other Information You May Provide: password, language settings, goals, previous meditation experience, sleep habits, and moods and reflections you provide during check-ins.
[H3] Information We Collect When You Use the Services or Interact with Us
When you use the Services or interact with us, we collect the following information about you:
Usage information: the sessions you use, videos you view, content you listen to, screens or features you access, and other similar types of usage information.
Transactional information: information about a purchase, such as product description, price, subscription or free trial expiration date, and time and date of the transaction.
Log information: the web browser you use, app version, access times and dates, pages viewed, your IP address, and the page you visited before navigating to our websites.
Device information: information about the computer or mobile device you use to access the Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, device identifiers set by your device operating system, and mobile network information.
Communications: we may record our communications including chat messages, phone, or video calls, such as when you utilize our chat-bot or provide us with feedback or market research.
[H3] Information We Infer or Generate When You Use the Services
When you use the Services, we infer or generate the following information about you:
User ID: a user ID that we will associate with your account.
Derived information: information about you based on other information we have collected. For example, like most platforms, we use your IP address to derive the approximate location of your device. We may make educated guesses about your gender or age. We may also use information we collect about you to help determine the likelihood of you continuing to use the Services in the future.
[H3] Information We Collect from Other Sources
We may also obtain information about you from other sources, including:
Transaction information: details from third-parties you use to install our app or purchase a subscription.
Calendar information: details from third-party calendar services that you choose to integrate with our services.
Social media data: if you create or log into your Calm account through a social media service account, we will have access to information from that account, such as your name and other account information, in accordance with your data sharing settings on that social media service.
Third party health app data: with your permission, we may also receive data from your mobile device’s health app (like Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect), including hours of sleep and sleep goals. However, we do not infer any health-related characteristics from this information and only process it consistent with the purpose for which it was originally provided.
Cookie data: we may collect information via cookies and web beacons.
Information you make public: finally, we may obtain information you have made publicly available, including from websites and online services you use, consumer research platforms, and/or business contact databases.
[H2] Use of Information
We use the information we collect as follows:
Provide and maintain the Services, including debugging to identify and repair errors (the legal basis for this processing is the performance of the user agreement between you and Calm);
Improve the Services, including by developing new products and services (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in improving and developing new services, by exploring ways to further enhance our services and business);
Process transactions and fulfill orders (the legal basis for this processing is the performance of the user agreement between you and Calm);
Send you transactional or relationship messages, such as receipts, account notifications, customer service responses, and other administrative messages (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in providing relevant information about our services, including your purchases from us);
Communicate with you about products, services, and events offered by Calm and others, request feedback, and send news, gifts, or other information we think will be of interest to you (see the “Your Choices” section below for information on how to opt out of marketing messages) (The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in providing information about products and services that may be of interest to you unless applicable law requires us to obtain your consent, in which case we will do so);
Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Services (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in improving our Services and understanding our users’ needs and expectations);
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of Calm and others, including to enforce our agreements and policies (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in preventing fraud and protecting and securing our assets, customers, employees and the public);
Comply with the law, such as by processing transactional records for tax filings and other compliance activities (the legal basis for this processing is compliance with our legal obligations under applicable law related to, for instance, taxation, and consumer protection law);
Create anonymous or aggregated data that no longer can be reasonably used to identify you (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in creating non-personally identifiable data to help improve our services, provide reports to third parties, and otherwise enhance and promote our business);
Personalize your online experience and the advertisements you see on other platforms based on your preferences, interests, and browsing behavior (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in improving your experience with the Services and serving advertisements more relevant to your interests, unless applicable law requires us to obtain your consent, in which case we will do so); and
Facilitate contests, sweepstakes, and promotions (the legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in conducting promotional activities that our users may voluntarily decide to participate in).
[H2] Disclosures of Information
We may disclose information about you as follows and as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy or at the time of collection:
With companies and contractors that perform services for us, including email service providers, payment processors, fraud prevention vendors, analytics providers, advertising partners, and other service providers;
To accountants, auditors, lawyers, and other outside professional advisors to Calm, subject to appropriate contractual obligations of confidentiality;
If we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, applicable law or legal process, including court order, subpoena, or other lawful requests by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements;
If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, if we believe you have violated the law, where necessary for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offenses or the execution of criminal penalties, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Calm or others, or if it is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims;
In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company;
Between and among Calm and our current and future parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and other companies under common control and ownership;
If your Calm subscription has been provided to you by someone else, like your employer or a family member who invited you to use one of their dependent subscriptions, we may inform them that you have signed up for the subscription they offered you;
If your Calm subscription was obtained through a third-party promotion, such as bundled with a third-party service or offered through a promotional code distributed by that third party, we may inform them that you redeemed the offer; and
With your consent or at your direction. For instance, you may choose to share actions you’ve taken through the Services using “share” or similar features or by linking your Calm account with third-party services.
We may also disclose aggregated or other information not subject to obligations under the data protection laws of your jurisdiction with third parties.
[H2] Advertising and Analytics Services Provided by Others
We allow others to provide analytics services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the web and other online services. These entities use cookies, web beacons, device identifiers, and other technologies to collect information about your use of the Services and other websites and online services, including your IP address, device identifiers, web browser, mobile network information, pages viewed, time spent on pages or in apps, links clicked, and conversion information. Calm and others may use this information to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests, and better understand your online activity. Some of our advertising partners enable us to convert your email address or phone number into an identifier to show ads that are more relevant to you on other platforms.Depending on where you are located, you can disable cookies used for advertising purposes by visiting calm.com/optout or through our Cookie Preferences Manager. Or, for more information about interest-based ads, including to use ad industry tools to opt out of having your web browsing information used for behavioral advertising purposes, please visit www.aboutads.info/choices (if you are in the EU, please visit www.youronlinechoices.eu/). Your mobile device should also include a feature that allows you to opt out of having certain information collected through apps used for behavioral advertising purposes.
[H2] Data Transfer
Calm is based in the United States and has operations there and in other countries. As a result, we and our service providers process information in countries which may not provide equivalent levels of data protection as your home jurisdiction. Where required by law, we provide adequate protection for the transfer of personal data in accordance with applicable law, such as by obtaining your consent, relying on the European Commission’s adequacy decisions, or executing Standard Contractual Clauses. Where relevant, you may request a copy of these Standard Contractual Clauses by emailing us at support@calm.com.
[H2] Privacy Rights
You may update certain account information (such as your password, name, and email address) by logging into your account, contacting us through our Help Center, or emailing us at support@calm.com.Regardless of your location, but subject to certain limits and conditions provided under law, you have the right to request to:
know more about the information we have about you;
access information we have about you (including in a portable format);
correct information we have about you;
opt out of “sales”, targeted advertising, or “sharing”; and
delete the information we have about you.
Where relevant, you also have the right to limit sensitive personal data processing or opt out of profiling for decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. However, Calm does not currently engage in processing that gives rise to those opt-out rights.If you request to delete your information, please note that we retain certain information when required or permitted by law.
[H3] Exercising Your Rights
You can exercise these rights by emailing us at support@calm.com or by submitting the request on our website at calm.com/contact (click on the box that says “Ask a question” and type your request into the pop-up window). We will not provide discriminatory treatment against anyone that exercises any of their rights.Depending on where you are located, you can opt out of use of data collected via the Services for targeted advertising, and related “sales” and “sharing,” by visiting calm.com/optout, using our Cookie Preferences Manager to disable ad trackers on our website, or by visiting our websites with a recognized universal choice signal enabled (such as the Global Privacy Control). On our mobile app, you may adjust your mobile device settings to limit ad tracking (iOS: Settings &gt Privacy & Security &gt Tracking &gt Allow Apps to Request to Track; Android: Settings &amp

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