Think of someone.
Choose one relationship and keep that person in mind. It can be someone you know or an imagined person. You don’t need to enter their name.
A private moment of reflection
Your sharing.
Your people.
Your boundaries.
HISTI is a private check-in about what you feel comfortable sharing—and with whom. The name stands for Human Information-Sharing Transparency Index. Choose levels, without entering real private details.
- No account needed
- No private details to type
- Take it at your pace
Your answers stay in your browser.
You decide whether to share your result.
HUMAN INFORMATION-SHARING TRANSPARENCY INDEXExplore the check-ins
A little room for yourself
What pace feels right?
Start small, or settle in a little longer. These are estimates for one person, not a deadline.
Make space for yourself
Your check-in.
Your pace.
New here? Choose HISTI Full, HISTI-120, or HISTI-60 for ages 13 and up—or HISTI for Schools for students aged 10–18. Think of one person, then reflect on your comfort with sharing.
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HISTI Full
Start with a stranger, acquaintance, friend, or spouse/partner. You only need to choose one; you can explore the other relationships another time.
245 questions per recipient40–50 minutes
29 cards
Choose who to think of
29 cards
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HISTI-120
A shorter reflection with the same four relationships and five result areas. Choose one person and go at your own pace.
120 questions per recipient20–25 minutes
15 cards
Choose who to think of
15 cards
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HISTI-60
A compact check-in with broader topics, the same four relationships, and five result areas. Choose one person to keep in mind.
60 questions per recipient10–15 minutes
7 cards
Choose who to think of
7 cards
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HISTI for Schools
Choose Middle School (ages 10–13) or High School (ages 14–18), then one person. Five-stop 1–5 levels, not real private details. No score is a grade.
48 questions per person5 parts
Middle: 35–50 minutes
High: 25–40 minutes
Choose a school edition
Middle: 35–50 minutes
High: 25–40 minutes
Main check-ins are for ages 13+. HISTI for Schools is an optional classroom reflection for ages 10–18. More versions—including HISTI-Detailed, HISTI-Detailed B, HISTI-Detailed 120, SMSTI for social media, and PEISTI for professional settings—are on the way. Explore what’s coming.
How it works
Sharing is personal.
So is the context.
HISTI is a self-guided reflection on your comfort with sharing information. Think of one person, then choose how much you did or would share with them. Your result describes a private-to-open preference; it is not an exam grade or a recommendation to disclose information.
Choose what feels closest.
Reflect on what you did—or would—share. Select a level or description; keep the actual information private.
See your sharing pattern.
Your result shows where you lean: more private (P), somewhere in the middle (N0), or more open (O). Neither end is better. It’s a snapshot to reflect on, not a label.
Five Full result areas
Everyday to
deeply personal.
Daily activities
Hobbies, preferences, routines, and everyday interests.
Major life events
Changes and milestones you might choose to share.
Basic information
How much you’d share about your background or ways to contact you—not the actual details.
Sensitive information
Personal topics that may call for more care or context.
Very sensitive information
High-sensitivity details such as credentials or identifiers. Select descriptions only.
Private by design
The reflection is yours.
The answers stay yours.
No sign-up or answer upload. Your choices and score stay in this browser unless you choose to share them. Like any website, loading HISTI still sends ordinary file requests to its host.
On deviceAnswers, progress, and scoring
No accountNo signup to begin
Check it yourselfLive page checks and open source
Inspect the source Your check-in. Your choice.
Keep control.
At every step.
Go back, leave a question blank, use the available response options, stop, or reset. Keep your reflection to yourself if you prefer.
A few things you might wonder
01How long does it take?+
Allow about 40–50 minutes for HISTI Full with one person in mind. There are 245 questions across 29 cards. HISTI-120 has 120 questions across 15 cards and takes about 20–25 minutes. HISTI-60 has 60 questions across 7 cards and takes about 10–15 minutes. HISTI for Schools has 48 questions per person in five parts; allow 35–50 minutes for the classroom activity, including directions and reflection. You don’t need to do all four relationships or finish in one sitting.
02Can I take a break?+
Yes. Come back to the same check-in in the same browser on this device to continue. Progress isn’t synced to another device, and clearing your browser’s site data removes it.
03Do I have to answer everything?+
No. Leave an item blank or use “I don’t know,” “Prefer not to answer,” or “Not applicable” when available. Sensitive topics have cautions. You can go back, stop, or reset whenever you need.
04What does my score mean?+
P means a more private preference, O means a more open preference, and N0 is the midpoint. Neither is a better result. An incomplete result may change as you answer more. The score is not fully accurate to true privacy and openness values.
05Will anyone see my answers?+
Your check-in choices stay in this browser; they aren’t uploaded to HISTI. Someone with access to your unlocked device may still be able to see them. Choose descriptions only, never actual private details. Read how your privacy is protected.
06Who is this check-in for?+
HISTI Full, HISTI-120, and HISTI-60 are for ages 13 and up. HISTI for Schools is an optional classroom reflection for students aged 10–18. You can imagine a person or situation, skip any question, or choose a different activity. Other children’s versions are not available yet.
On your terms
Ready when
you are.
A little space to understand your boundaries. Start with one person, move at your own pace, and keep the reflection yours.
Choose your check-inNo account. No pressure to finish today.
- 01 · A person in mindWho are you sharing with?
Someone you know, or a hypothetical person.
- 02 · Your comfort levelChoose levels, not details.
Reflect without entering private information.
- 03 · A reflection for youYour result. Your choice.
Keep it to yourself, or share only if you want.
The score is not fully accurate to true privacy and openness values. HISTI is a reflection tool; it does not diagnose anything, decide whether sharing was safe, provide legal advice, or score your worth.