Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Introduction

CraveShield (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our addiction recovery application.

Your recovery journey is deeply personal, and we treat it with the utmost respect and confidentiality.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address used to create your account.
• Recovery Data: Your selected addiction type, clean date, cravings logged, and streak data.
• Profile Data: Display name and profile photo (stored locally on your device).
• App Usage: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app features.

We do NOT collect your precise location, payment information, or any sensitive health records.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely to:

• Provide and improve the CraveShield recovery experience
• Personalise your dashboard and progress tracking
• Send recovery milestone notifications (if enabled)
• Ensure the security of your account

We will never use your data for advertising or sell it to any third party.

Data Storage & Security

• Account credentials are securely managed by Firebase Authentication (Google).
• Recovery and profile data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
• Profile photos and local preferences are stored only on your device.
• We apply industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Anonymity & Sensitivity

We understand the sensitive nature of addiction recovery. Your recovery status and personal data are:

• Never shared with employers, insurers, or government agencies
• Never disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent
• Treated with strict confidentiality by all CraveShield team members

Third-Party Services

We use the following limited third-party services:

• Firebase (Google) — Authentication and optional data sync
• No analytics SDKs that track personal behaviour are included

All third-party providers are bound by data processing agreements and applicable privacy law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Export your recovery data at any time
• Delete your account and all associated data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@craveshield.app.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: support@craveshield.app

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours.