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1. About – The Idea Behind One Bird

Welcome. One Bird is an invitation to rediscover your connection to nature through the power of listening. In a world that is becoming increasingly noisy, the daily bird song offers a moment of grounding.

This project is based on the conviction that we can find healing through attention. Current scientific studies, including those by the University of Tübingen (Source), prove that "active listening" can contribute decisively to lowering blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol. Because bird song signaled a peaceful, intact environment to our ancestors, this archaic "all-clear" signal still acts directly on our limbic system today. Even a short daily dose of natural sound can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and noticeably improve your mood for many hours. It is not about simply consuming noises, but about consciously turning towards the sound.

One Bird is a passion project that is constantly growing. If you would like to share your thoughts, impulses, or ideas with me, I would be very happy to hear from you.

2. Imprint

Information according to § 5 DDG:

Responsible for the content:

Dr. Valentin Umbach

Kaiserswerther Str. 4

14195 Berlin

Germany

Contact:

Email: hallo@valentinumbach.de

Website: www.onebird.me

3. Acknowledgements – With United Efforts

A project like this lives from the community and the knowledge of many experts.

• The beautiful bird sounds you hear in this app come from the platform xeno-canto.org and are used under Creative Commons licenses. A detailed list of the creators can be found under Credits.
• For the technical background and further information on the individual bird species, I would like to thank BirdLife International. In the app, you will find direct links to their bird portraits to deepen your knowledge.
• A heartfelt thank you goes to all the field recorders and nature conservationists who dedicate their time and passion to capturing these fleeting moments of nature for us all.

4. Privacy Policy – Honest & Transparent

For me, mindfulness also means respectful handling of your privacy.

• No Accounts: You do not need to register. I do not know who you are, and that is as it should be.
• Anonymous Analysis: To understand whether the app is running technically stable and which functions are helpful, I use Firebase Analytics. Data (such as app starts or duration of listening) is collected exclusively in an anonymized form. It is not possible for me to trace this back to you personally.
• No Selling: Your data will never be sold to third parties or misused for advertising purposes.

Transparency is important to me: If you have any questions about data protection, simply send me an email.