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# [People Write Differently When They Feel Watched: What Building an Encrypted Journal Taught Me About Privacy](https://buildingquiettechnology.hashnode.dev/people-write-differently-when-they-feel-watched-what-building-an-encrypted-journal-taught-me-about-privacy?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

While building an encrypted journaling app, I noticed something strange - privacy changes how people think, write, and censor their own thoughts.

Jun 2 · 5 min read · buildingquiettechnology.hashnode.dev  
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[Keshav Chauhan](https://hashnode.com/@keshav-chauhan)

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Building RozVibe - a private space for honest thoughts

Hi, I'm Keshav, a solo developer and founder building RozVibe — a privacy-first encrypted journaling app designed to help people reflect honestly in a digital world that often feels too noisy. Learn more about RozVibe → https://rozvibe.uptodown.com/ I write about Flutter development, privacy, startups, indie hacking, app growth, and the lessons I learn while building products from scratch. My goal is simple: build technology that respects people, protects their privacy, and helps them think more clearly.

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