How Mellow Miles Works

A comprehensive look at how we help you become a more mindful driver while keeping your data safe and private.

Data Collection

iPhone GPS & Motion

Your iPhone tracks location and motion data while you drive, helping us understand your driving patterns.

Apple Watch Heart Rate

Optional integration with Apple Watch provides heart rate data to help you understand your stress levels during drives.

OBD-II Data

Connect an OBD-II device for vehicle telemetry like speed, RPM, throttle position, and engine diagnostics.

Processing & Detection

Real-time Event Detection

On-device processing detects hard braking, rapid acceleration, and sudden swerves as they happen.

Privacy-First Processing

All initial processing happens on your device. No data is shared until you choose to sync.

Pattern Recognition

Machine learning identifies patterns in your driving behavior over time, all while maintaining your privacy.

Secure Storage

Encrypted Upload

When you're ready, data is encrypted end-to-end and securely uploaded to our servers.

Row-Level Security

Your data is protected with row-level security. Only you can access your driving information.

Deduplication

Smart deduplication ensures efficient storage while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.

Reflection & Insights

Post-Trip Review

After your drive, review your trip with detailed maps, event markers, and biometric data.

Trigger Tagging

Tag events with potential triggers or environmental factors to better understand patterns.

Private Notes

Add private notes to any trip or event. Your reflections are encrypted and never shared.

Our Core Principles

Never Interrupt

No alerts, prompts, or notifications while you're driving. Focus on the road.

Privacy Always

Your data is encrypted, secure, and never shared without your explicit consent.

Compassionate Design

Every feature is designed with care, using supportive language and optional reflection.

You're in Control

Choose what to track, when to sync, and how long to keep your data.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join mindful drivers using Mellow Miles to build awareness around their driving patterns.