1. Introduction
Welcome to Brave Haven. Your privacy and the security of your data are our highest priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services. Please read this policy carefully. By using Brave Haven, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. The Information We Collect
We minimize data collection to only what is necessary to provide our service.

• Personal Information You Provide: When you join the waitlist, we collect your email address. When you create an account, we may collect a username or other minimal contact information.

• Data You Create: This includes the audio recordings, journal entries, notes, and timestamps you create using the app. This data is stored locally on your device by default.

• Location Data: If you choose to use the "Location Sharing" feature, the app will access your device's GPS to send your real-time location to your designated trusted contacts. We do not continuously track or store your location on our servers.

• Technical Data: We may collect anonymous, non-identifiable data such as app crash reports and usage statistics to help us improve the app's performance and reliability.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Brave Haven app.

• Enable core features like Stealth Mode, Safe Word Activation, and Location Sharing.

• Communicate with you (e.g., to notify you when the app is available if you joined the waitlist, or to send critical security updates).

• Ensure the security and integrity of our service.

4. How We Share Your Information
We will never sell your data. We operate on a strict need-to-know basis:

• Your Trusted Contacts: Your information (e.g., recordings, location) is only shared with the people you explicitly designate as "Trusted Contacts" within the app and only when you activate a feature to do so.

• Legal Obligation: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process. We will always attempt to notify you beforehand unless legally prohibited.

• Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our service (e.g., cloud storage, analytics). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

5. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your sensitive data (recordings, journals) is stored encrypted on your device. It never leaves your device unless you choose to share it via a feature.

• Cloud Storage: If we store any data on our servers (e.g., your account email), it will be held using industry-standard encryption and security practices.

• Your Control: You can delete your data directly from the app at any time. Deletion from our systems may take a short period to process completely.

6. Stealth Mode & Discretion
The Brave Haven app is designed with a disguised interface to protect your privacy. This design means the app's true purpose may not be visible to someone who does not know how to access its features.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: contact@mybravehaven.com