Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Introduction
Simply AA (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Simply AA mobile application (the “App”).
Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the App, including:
- Sobriety Date: The date you entered for tracking your sobriety journey
- Journal Entries: Personal journal entries, notes, and reflections you create within the App
- Custom Journal Data: Custom journals you create, including titles and subtitles
- Nightly Review Entries: Your responses to nightly review prompts
- Notes and Highlights: Notes and highlights you add while reading AA literature
- Contact Information: Names and phone numbers of contacts you add to your sobriety support network
Subscription Information
If you choose to support the App through in-app purchases:
- Subscription purchases are processed through Apple’s App Store
- We do not collect or store your payment information
- Apple handles all payment processing and billing
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version
- Usage Data: App features you use and interactions within the App
- Crash Reports: Anonymous crash data to help us improve App stability
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide App Functionality: Enable core features like sobriety tracking, journaling, and reading AA literature
- Sync Your Data: Store your data securely in the cloud so it’s accessible across your devices
- Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Customer Support: Respond to your questions and support requests
Data Storage and Security
We take your privacy and security seriously:
- Cloud Storage: Your personal data is stored securely using Firebase Cloud Firestore
- Authentication: Your data is associated with your device’s anonymous user ID
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access Control: Only you can access your personal data through your device
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) to host and secure your data
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
- With Your Consent: We may share data with your explicit permission
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access all your personal data within the App
- Deletion: You can delete your journal entries, notes, and other data at any time within the App
- Data Portability: Contact us to request a copy of your data
- Account Deletion: Contact us to request deletion of all your data from our servers
Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): For cloud data storage and synchronization (Firebase Privacy Policy)
- Apple App Store: For in-app purchases and subscriptions (Apple Privacy Policy)
AA Literature
The App provides access to Alcoholics Anonymous literature for personal recovery use. The content is provided under fair use for personal, non-commercial recovery purposes. We do not claim ownership of any AA literature.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@deanhuff.com
Website: deanhuff.com
Your Consent
By using the Simply AA app, you consent to this Privacy Policy.