About
Why we built DaysWeeksYears
Modern journaling apps optimise for engagement, not longevity. They lock your data into proprietary formats, shut down without warning, or quietly start using your entries to train AI models.
We wanted something different: a journaling platform that treats your data as yours, built on proven technology, designed to last longer than any company.
Our principles
What we stand for
Data ownership
Your journal entries, photos, and metadata belong to you. We use PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage — standard, portable technologies. You can export, back up, or migrate your data at any time.
Built for decades
Journaling is a long game. We architect every decision around durability — from our database schema to our backup strategy. Your entry from today should be just as accessible in 2075.
Privacy as a default
Every journal starts private. Visibility is always explicit, never assumed. We don't mine your entries, sell your data, or train models on your memories.
Simplicity over features
We resist complexity for its own sake. Every feature must earn its place by serving the core purpose: helping you capture and retrieve your life's moments reliably.
Under the hood
Boring technology, on purpose
We chose every tool for reliability and longevity, not novelty. PostgreSQL for structured data. S3-compatible object storage for media. Standard web technologies for the interface. No exotic dependencies that might disappear next year.
PostgreSQL
Data storage
S3 storage
Media files
Deno
Runtime
Hono
API framework
Fresh
Web framework
Tailwind
Styling
Drizzle
ORM
Docker
Deployment
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