Privacy Policy

Sobriety Tracker · Pankaj Gaikar · Effective June 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Pankaj Gaikar (“we”, “us”, “Service Provider”) handles information when you use the Sobriety Tracker mobile application (“App”) for iPhone and iPad, including related widgets, App Intents, and Live Activities.

Summary

• Sobriety Tracker does not require an account and does not sell your personal information.
• Your recovery data — counters, journal entries, photos, check-ins, and settings — is stored primarily on your device.
• Optional iCloud backup syncs your data to your private iCloud account via Apple CloudKit.
• We do not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.
• HealthKit sync is optional and only runs when you enable it.

Information stored on your device

Sobriety trackers. Start dates, tracker names, addiction types, milestone progress, money-saved settings, and relapse history are stored locally using SwiftData.

Journal. Text entries and photos you attach (up to three per entry) are stored on your device.

Check-ins and mood. Daily check-in logs and optional mood or craving levels are stored locally.

Settings. Theme choice, notification preferences, app lock settings, discreet share mode, and SOS contact name and phone number are stored locally.

Widgets and App Group. A lightweight snapshot of your active counter (days sober, tracker name, theme) may be written to a shared App Group container so home screen and lock screen widgets can display your progress.

iCloud backup (optional)

When you enable iCloud backup, your trackers, journal entries, check-ins, milestones, and related app data are synced to your personal iCloud account through Apple CloudKit. We do not operate a separate server or receive your Apple ID password. Data in iCloud is subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy.

HealthKit (optional)

If you enable mood logging or HealthKit sync, the App may write mindful session minutes, mood samples, or related health data to Apple Health on your device. The App reads and writes only the HealthKit types you authorize in iOS Settings. We do not receive this data on our servers.

Permissions you may grant

• Notifications — for milestone alerts, daily check-in reminders, daily quotes, and journal reminders.
• Camera and Photos — to attach photos to journal entries.
• Face ID / device passcode — to lock the App when app lock is enabled.
• Contacts / phone — the SOS feature can place a call to a phone number you save in Settings; we do not upload your contacts list.
• Live Activities — to show the SOS 10-minute timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

What we do not collect

• No account registration or email required to use the App.
• No behavioral analytics, crash reporting SDKs, or ad networks in the App.
• No sale or sharing of personal information for cross-app tracking.

Data export and deletion

You can export your data to CSV from Settings. Uninstalling the App removes on-device data. To remove iCloud-backed data, disable iCloud backup in the App and manage iCloud storage in iOS Settings, or delete the App and associated iCloud data from your device.

Children

The App is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

International users

The Service Provider is based in India. By using the App, you understand that information processed through Apple services (iCloud, HealthKit, App Store) may be handled in countries where Apple operates.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: pankajs.gaikar@gmail.com

Related: Terms of Use

Full URL: https://pankajgaikar.com/sobriety-tracker-privacy.html