HiLoBuffalo

👥 My Groups

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Your personal collection of all daily moments

Contacts

Manage your contacts and invite friends to HiLoBuffalo

Phone Contacts Coming Soon!

When you use the HiLoBuffalo mobile app, you'll be able to access your phone contacts to easily invite friends and family. For now, you can manually add contacts below.

➕ Add New Contact

📋 Your Contacts

Insights Feature Coming Soon!

We're working on exciting features like streak tracking, memory lane, and monthly reviews to make your reflection journey even more meaningful.

The Psychology behind HiLoBuffalo

HiLoBuffalo is rooted in simple but powerful psychological principles that support emotional wellbeing, memory, and connection.

Each day, users are invited to share three things:

• High – something that went well
• Low – something that was hard
• Buffalo – something surprising, weird, or delightful

This practice draws on evidence from positive psychology, cognitive science, and emotional regulation research.

☀️ Encoding the Good

Naming a "high" each day helps us to strengthen long-term memory of our positive experiences. Our brains are wired to notice problems more than joys — a bias that kept our ancestors alive, but can dampen daily wellbeing. By pausing to reflect on what went well, we increase our awareness of meaning, mastery, connection, and joy — boosting life satisfaction over time.

😔 Acknowledging the Hard

Sharing a "low" isn't about complaining — it's about normalizing the full range of human emotion. When we name the things we're struggling with, especially with people we trust, we reduce shame and increase connection. Research shows that expressing difficult emotions, especially when received empathically, can improve mental health and relational closeness.

Noticing the Unexpected

The "buffalo" — the strange, funny, or surprising part of the day — invites us to stay alert to the quirks and unpredictability of life. Surprise is one of the most memorable emotional states and plays a crucial role in curiosity, learning, and creativity. This prompt helps users stay attuned to the magic and delight of the unexpected.

HiLoBuffalo isn't just a journaling tool — it's a ritual for staying connected to what matters. It teaches us to witness joy, share our burdens, embrace life's unexpected magical moments — together.

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HiLoBuffalo Privacy & Terms

Last updated: 18.9.2025

Welcome to HiLoBuffalo. By using our app or website, you agree to these terms.

1. Privacy

We respect your privacy and collect only the information you provide (such as your login details). Your data is used solely to operate and improve the app.

• Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only as required by law or with trusted service providers who help us run the app (for example, our hosting platform).
• Children's Privacy: Our app is suitable for users aged 4+ but is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
• Data Retention: We keep your data only as long as needed to provide the service.
• Your Rights: You can request your account and data to be deleted at any time by emailing us.

2. Terms of Use

• You agree to use HiLoBuffalo for personal, lawful purposes.
• You are responsible for keeping your account and password secure.
• Any content you create in the app remains yours — we just display it for your personal use.
• You may not use the app to post harmful, abusive, or illegal content.
• The app is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not responsible for any loss or damage from its use.

3. Updates to This Policy

We may update these terms and this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the app means you accept any updates.

4. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, contact us at: