At ValorAid, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our website and mobile app.

ValorAid Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2/6/2026

ValorAid is designed as a calm, supportive companion for moments of stress and overwhelm. We believe privacy is foundational to trust—especially for people working in high-stress, high-stakes environments.

This Privacy Policy explains how ValorAid (“we,” “our,” or “us”) handles information when you use the ValorAid mobile application (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary for the App to function and improve.

A. Information You Provide

Depending on how you use the App, you may choose to provide:

  • Text-based reflections or journal entries

  • Chat messages entered into the App

  • Optional feedback during beta testing

You are never required to provide identifying personal details to use core features.

B. Audio & Speech-to-Text

Some features allow you to:

  • Record short voice entries

  • Convert speech to text on your device

Important:

  • Microphone access is used only when you explicitly activate voice features

  • Audio recordings are processed locally or transiently for speech-to-text

  • We do not passively record audio

  • We do not record audio in the background

C. Automatically Collected Technical Data

The App may collect limited technical information such as:

  • Anonymous or pseudonymous user identifiers (UUIDs)

  • Device type, OS version, and app version

  • App usage events and crash diagnostics

This information is used solely to:

  • Maintain app stability

  • Improve performance

  • Understand aggregate feature usage

2. Information We Do Not Collect

ValorAid does not:

  • Track your location

  • Access your contacts

  • Read your photos or files

  • Record phone calls

  • Sell or share data with advertisers

  • Monitor activity outside the App

3. How Information Is Stored

Depending on the feature, data may be stored:

  • Locally on your device (encrypted local storage)

  • In secure cloud services used to support App functionality

We use industry-standard safeguards such as:

  • Encrypted connections

  • Restricted internal access

  • Separation of development and production environments

4. Analytics

We use basic analytics to understand how features are used, not who is using them.

Analytics data:

  • Is aggregated

  • Is not used for advertising

  • Is not used to profile individuals

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your data.

Information may be shared only:

  • With infrastructure providers strictly to operate the App

  • If required by law or valid legal process

6. Health & Wellness Disclaimer

ValorAid is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis or treatment.

The App is intended as a grounding, reflective support tool and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

7. Your Choices

You may:

  • Stop using the App at any time

  • Request deletion of your account or associated data (during beta, deletion may be subject to technical limitations)

8. Children’s Privacy

ValorAid is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the App evolves. Changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.

10. Contact

For privacy questions or requests:
info@valoraid.org