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Data Compliance & Safety

A transparent overview of what data Hocus Focus collects, how it is protected, and how you can delete your account or specific data — in compliance with Google Play Data Safety requirements and GDPR.

Overview

QuestionAnswer
Does the app collect or share required user data types?Yes
Is all collected data encrypted in transit?Yes — HTTPS / TLS
Account creation methods supportedOAuth (Google Sign-In), Email + Firebase password, or no account required
Do you sell personal data to third parties?No
Can users delete their account?Yes — see below
Can users delete specific data without deleting account?Yes — see below

Data Collected & Why

Data TypeRequired / OptionalPurposeShared With
Email addressOptionalAccount auth & recoveryFirebase / Google
Display name & profile photoOptionalProfile personalisationFirebase / Google
App content (activities, sessions, routines, journals, moods, streaks)Core functionTracking, scheduling, in-app analyticsFirebase (if cloud sync enabled)
Voice notes / audioOptionalAudio journal entriesFirebase Storage (if sync enabled)
Photos & verification imagesOptionalActivity images; accountability verificationFirebase Storage; Google AI (for verification)
Precise location & movement dataOptionalMovement tracking sessionsMapbox (map rendering); Firebase (if sync enabled)
Calendar dataOptionalScheduling integrationNot shared externally
Crash & diagnostic logsRequiredStability, debuggingFirebase Crashlytics / Google
Subscription & billing dataRequired for premiumPurchase validation, entitlementsGoogle Play; RevenueCat
Google Drive App Data backupOptionalPersonal backup in private app-only Drive folder (drive.appdata scope)Google Drive (your own account only)

Security Practices

MeasureApplied
All data encrypted in transitYes — HTTPS / TLS
Local database encryptionYes — SQLCipher where implemented
Private app storageYes
Firebase Security RulesYes
Advertising ID used for trackingNo
Personal data soldNo

Third-Party Providers

ProviderPurposePrivacy Policy
Google / FirebaseAuth, database, storage, analytics, crash reporting, AI (Vertex AI / Gemini)policies.google.com
Google PlayApp distribution, billingpolicies.google.com
RevenueCatSubscription & entitlement managementrevenuecat.com
MapboxMap rendering, movement tracking displaymapbox.com

Data Retention

Data CategoryRetention Period
Local app data (on-device)Until deleted in-app or app is uninstalled
Cloud-synced dataUntil you delete it or delete your account
Google Drive backupUntil you revoke access or disable the feature
Crash & diagnostic logsUp to 90 days (Firebase Crashlytics standard)
Billing & subscription recordsAs required by law (typically up to 7 years in the EU)

Your Rights

You may access, correct, export, restrict, or delete your data at any time. Most actions are available directly in the app. For anything else, email privacy@hocusfocus.life — we respond within 30 days (GDPR requirement).

RightHow to Exercise
Access your dataView in-app; email us for a full export
Correct your dataEdit directly in the app
Export your dataSettings → Data → Export (CSV)
Delete specific dataDelete in-app, or see the section below
Delete account & all dataSee the section below
Withdraw consent / disable data collectionSettings → disable sync, analytics, location, camera, microphone
Lodge a complaint (GDPR)dataprotection.ro (Romanian supervisory authority)

Delete Your Account

Deleting your account permanently erases your profile and all cloud-synced content. If you only want to remove specific data while keeping your account, see Delete My Data below.

Option 1 — In the app (instant):

  • 1
    Settings Tap ⚙️ Settings in the bottom navigation bar.
  • 2
    Account & Privacy Scroll to the Account section and tap it.
  • 3
    Delete Account Tap "Delete Account" and confirm. Your cloud data is erased immediately.

Option 2 — Email request:

Also revoke the Google Drive backup at myaccount.google.com/permissions and uninstall the app to remove local on-device data.

DataAfter Deletion
Profile, app content, voice notes, photos, movement dataDeleted within 30 days
Authentication tokensDeleted immediately
Crash & diagnostic logsAuto-deleted within 90 days
Billing & subscription recordsRetained (legal obligation)

Delete My Data (Keep Account)

You can delete specific personal data without closing your account. Most data can be removed directly in the app. For anything else, email us.

Delete directly in the app:

  • Long-press or swipe any activity, session, journal entry, or voice note → Delete
  • Movement sessions → open session → Delete
  • Photos → open attached photo → Delete
  • Google Drive backup → Settings → Data → Backup → Disable, or revoke at myaccount.google.com/permissions
  • Stop further collection → Settings → disable sync, analytics, location, microphone, or camera

Formal email request:

DataOn Request
App content, journals, voice notes, photos, movement data, profileDeleted within 30 days
Crash & diagnostic logsAuto-deleted within 90 days
Account credentials (email, auth tokens)Retained — needed to keep your account active
Billing & subscription recordsRetained (legal obligation)

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