Privacy Policy

The Short Version

About Dave

Dave is a mental health companion app created by Harness the Spark Ltd. The app is designed to provide self-help tools for emotional regulation, including breathing exercises, grounding techniques, journalling, and crisis support features.

Data We Collect

None.

Dave operates entirely on your device. We do not:

• Collect any personal information
• Track your usage or behaviour
• Use analytics or tracking tools
• Store data on external servers
• Require account creation or login
• Access your contacts, location, or other device data

Data Stored on Your Device

Dave stores certain information locally on your device to provide its features:

• Journal entries — Your written reflections and mood logs
• Safety plan — Your personal crisis support information
• Wins — Your recorded achievements
• Anchors — Photos you choose to save within the app
• Pause notes — Your custom reminders
• Contacts — Support contacts you add to the app

This data is stored only on your device using standard iOS and Android secure storage. It is never transmitted anywhere. If you delete the app, this data is permanently deleted.

Photo Library Access

Dave may request access to your photo library for two purposes:

• Saving drawings — To save artwork you create in the Draw feature
• Adding anchor photos — To select meaningful images for your Anchors gallery

This access is optional and only used when you explicitly choose to save or import an image. Dave does not access your photo library without your action, and no images are ever uploaded or shared.

Third-Party Services

Dave does not integrate with any third-party services, advertising networks, or analytics platforms. There are no SDKs collecting data in the background.

Children's Privacy

Dave is intended for users aged 12 and above. We do not knowingly collect any information from children or anyone else, as we do not collect data at all.

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change how Dave handles data (for example, if we add optional cloud sync in the future), we will update this privacy policy and notify users through an app update. Any new data features would be opt-in and clearly explained.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data. Since Dave doesn't collect any personal data, these rights are automatically fulfilled:

• Right to access — All your data is on your device; you have full access
• Right to deletion — Delete the app to remove all data
• Right to portability — Export features coming soon

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Dave's data practices, please contact: