Questions people may have.
Is this therapy?
No. Positive Friend is educational self-reflection. It cannot diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental-health care.
Do I have to be positive all the time?
No. Difficult emotions can be useful signals. The aim is to respond to them with more awareness, accuracy and choice.
Why do I need an account?
Only after the introductory questions. The account lets the site save your reflections and completed steps so you can continue later.
Where is my data stored?
This version stores each account in private files on the server. The storage path can be moved outside the public website folder from one setting in config.php.
Can I ask for a coach?
Yes. At several points you can express interest in additional support. A request does not guarantee a response, availability or a suitable match.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. Logged-in users can export their account data or permanently delete their account from the Account page.
What is the “What has life taught you about this?” prompt?
It is a completely optional invitation for users in the configured age band. If you choose to offer something kind and useful, the text first goes to human review. Other users never see your raw wording, name, email or exact age. Only a short approved essence may appear, and you can withdraw it later.
Which languages are built in?
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic and Norwegian are built in for the main journey and all ten course steps. The Translation Help page explains how to use browser or Google translation for other languages.
Does the site use tracking cookies?
Not in the default build. It uses one strictly necessary session/login cookie and includes no analytics, advertising or social tracking pixels.
Are the legal pages final for every country?
No. They are a strong general template and must be reviewed for the actual operator, hosting setup, countries served, coach workflow and any paid or third-party services before public launch.
What if I am having a serious mental-health crisis?
Use qualified local professional or emergency support. Positive Friend is not designed for urgent or crisis situations.