Privacy Policy

Welcome to MySoberSphere. We understand that your journey to sobriety is deeply personal, and we're committed to protecting your privacy every step of the way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

We comply with all applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) where applicable, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

1. Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password
• Profile Information: Sobriety date, bio, profile picture (optional)
• Community Content: Forum posts, comments, messages
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Cookies: Session management and preference storage

3. Health Information

Any health-related information you choose to share (such as sobriety date or recovery milestones) is treated with extra care and protected under applicable health privacy laws.

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Process your transactions and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates about your account
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Improve our platform based on usage patterns
• Ensure platform safety and prevent abuse
• With your consent, send newsletters and recovery resources

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing (PCI compliant)
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Supabase: Database and authentication services

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

Aggregate Information

We may share anonymized, aggregate data (like "40% of our users are in California") that cannot identify you personally.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted storage of sensitive information
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
• Secure password requirements and authentication

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mysobersphere.com

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand platform usage (anonymized)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some platform features.

MySoberSphere is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email.