Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Digital Gato LLC, operating the SEVER mobile application (“we,” “us,” or “our”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and safeguard information when you download, access, or use the SEVER mobile application and related services (collectively, the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of the App and delete it.

Digital Gato LLC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

SEVER is a non-medical, educational, and self-help application designed to assist users with personal habit tracking and motivation related to reducing pornography consumption.

The App is not a healthcare service, medical device, therapy platform, counseling service, or treatment program.

SEVER does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

SEVER does not create, receive, maintain, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, and the App is not a substance use disorder treatment program.

No doctor–patient, therapist–client, or healthcare provider relationship is created through the App.

Users seeking professional assistance related to addiction, compulsive behavior, or mental health concerns should consult a qualified healthcare professional.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information

When creating an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Name
  • Google profile information (if signing in with Google)
  • Account creation date

Profile and Onboarding Data

Users may voluntarily provide:

  • Age bracket
  • Duration and frequency of pornography use
  • Personal triggers and impact areas
  • Primary motivation for quitting
  • Commitment level
  • Reasons for quitting

Habit Tracking and Behavioral Logs

Users may voluntarily enter:

  • Streak and relapse logs
  • Daily check-in data including mood and urge levels
  • Panic protocol usage logs
  • Journal entries and personal declarations
  • Self-assessment responses

This information is used solely to generate in-App tracking tools, visualizations, reminders, and insights controlled by the user.

Community Content

If you participate in the Tribe community feature, we collect content you voluntarily submit including posts and comments. Community posts are visible to other authenticated SEVER users. Users should exercise caution and avoid posting personally identifiable information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device and Technical Information

  • Device model and operating system version
  • App version
  • Crash reports and diagnostics

Usage and Analytics Data

We collect data regarding how users interact with the App through PostHog and Firebase Analytics, including:

  • Onboarding step completion
  • Feature usage and session duration
  • Paywall views and subscription conversion events
  • Navigation patterns and performance metrics

Analytics data is used solely to improve functionality and product performance and is not used for advertising profiling.

Push Notifications

We collect device push notification tokens to send daily check-in reminders, streak celebrations, and re-engagement notifications. You may disable notifications through your device settings at any time.

2. SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION

Certain information voluntarily entered by users may relate to personal habits, emotional states, or behaviors associated with pornography consumption. SEVER processes such information only to provide habit tracking features requested by users and to enable App functionality.

Sensitive behavioral information is never sold, used for advertising profiling, or shared with data brokers.

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

Information collected through the App may be used to:

  • Provide and personalize App functionality
  • Maintain user accounts and streak tracking
  • Generate habit tracking insights and progress analytics
  • Send push notifications and reminders
  • Process subscriptions and billing
  • Improve product performance and reliability
  • Detect fraud or abuse
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

Process subscription payments through Google Play. SEVER does not directly collect or store payment card information.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (EEA AND UK)

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a Contract — processing necessary to provide the App
  • Legitimate Interests — security, analytics, fraud prevention, and product improvement
  • Consent — optional features such as notifications
  • Legal Obligations — processing required by applicable law

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

SEVER does not sell personal information.

Service Providers

We may share information with vendors that assist with operating the App:

  • Google Firebase — authentication and data storage (firebase.google.com)
  • Google Sign-In — account authentication
  • RevenueCat — subscription payment processing (revenuecat.com/privacy)
  • PostHog — anonymous usage analytics (posthog.com/privacy)
  • ElevenLabs — AI voice coaching audio generation (elevenlabs.io/privacy)
  • Expo/React Native — app infrastructure

Legal Compliance and Safety

We may disclose information if required to comply with law, enforce our Terms of Service, protect user safety, or investigate suspected abuse.

Business Transfers

If SEVER undergoes a corporate transaction, user information may be transferred to the successor entity consistent with this Privacy Policy.

6. DATA SECURITY

SEVER uses industry-standard safeguards including encryption in transit, Firebase Security Rules ensuring only you can access your personal data, access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure. Despite these safeguards, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide App functionality and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe unless retention is required by law.

8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your account and data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Object to certain types of processing
  • Opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond to verified requests within 30 to 45 days depending on jurisdiction.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where required by law, international transfers are protected through appropriate safeguards.

10. AGE RESTRICTIONS

Because the App addresses topics relating to sexual behavior, SEVER is intended for users 18 years of age or older. By creating an account you represent that you meet this requirement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn an account belongs to a minor we will terminate the account and delete associated data.

11. ACCOUNT DELETION

Users may request account deletion and all associated data through the App, or by contacting [email protected].

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be communicated through the App or by posting an updated policy. Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. CONTACT

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy contact us at: [email protected]