This is another way to refresh and re-sync and will ensure that you have the latest version of the app if you haven’t updated it recently. Your profile will not be deleted as long as you do not tap Delete Account from within the Gather App.
If you find that your hidden chats, conversations, or likes are disappearing--you might have a lot of them and it’s taking a moment for our server to sync all that data into your app. Make sure your WiFi is strong and give it about 30 seconds and you’ll see that info populate.