Find answers to common questions about TricTrak
TricTrak is a unique, highly-customizable application designed to help individuals manage and reduce symptoms associated with trichotillomania, nail biting, skin picking, face touching, restless hands, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Using advanced face and hand tracking technology, TricTrak provides real-time awareness and progress tracking tools to help you build better habits and take control of compulsive behaviors.
TricTrak uses pre-trained machine learning models to detect and track specific hand and face movements in real-time. When the app detects patterns associated with target behaviors, it provides immediate feedback through customizable alerts, helping you to become more aware of these behaviors as they occur. This data is then translated into visual charts used to pinpoint problem areas, establish baseline frequencies, and set progress goals to reduce occurrences over time. This awareness is a crucial first step in managing compulsive habits and developing healthier coping strategies.
TricTrak works in any modern web browser, including mobile devices! We support Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on both iOS and Android. The app is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes, though for optimal tracking performance, we recommend using the app on a desktop or laptop.
Short answer - Yes! While modern browsers employ security features that disable most of the app's features when the application tab is not active, we've integrated a picture-in-picture (PiP) mode that allows for continous monitoring, even when navigating away from the app! Clicking the PiP Mode button below the video feed creates a small floating window that continues tracking and alerting even while working in other tabs, browsers, or applications. This facilitates uninterrupted monitoring while minimizing distractions and maximizing your available workspace.
Your privacy and data security are our top priority. We built this app with a singular mission: to help people break free from compulsive behaviors while developing lasting awareness and positive habits. We're here to support your journey, not harvest your data. We don't collect biometrics, train AI models, or share any information with third parties; we require only the information necessary to create an account and track your progress.
In other words, we take your privacy seriously - seriously.
There are a number of factors that can impact tracking accuracy:
If you find that the app is having trouble detecting your face or hands, don't worry! Simple adjustments like changing the camera angle, increasing/decreasing your distance from the camera, or modifying the lighting typically solves any tracking issues.
We offer customizable tracking modes, allowing you to target specific regions or problem areas while ensuring that you aren't alerted with false triggers:
You can also enable multiple tracking modes simultaneously, and region preferences can be set in your account settings so that they are automatically enabled upon logging in.
TricTrak offers customizable alerts to match your preferences:
All alerts can be adjusted or disabled based on your needs and environment. Alert preferences can also be updated and saved in your account settings.
We only collect and store the minimum data necessary to help you track your progress:
This data helps you monitor your improvement over time and identify patterns. All progress data is encrypted and stored securely in our database, never shared with third parties, and visible only to you.