Privacy & Terms

Steady Sponsor is built around one principle: your personal writing is yours. By default, everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no servers reading your step work.

There is one exception: the program share feature (`/sponsor-share`). If you choose to share accountability metrics with a Harbor organization, only the selected metadata is stored on our servers so authorized staff can view it. This is optional and controlled by you.

Here is the complete list of what is stored or transmitted:

• ◆Your step writing, journals, gratitude, and meetings — stored locally on your device only by default
• ◆Your theme preference (dark/light) and sobriety date — stored locally on your device only
• ◆Your streak and progress data — stored locally on your device only
• ◆Chat history with the AI sponsor — stored locally on your device only
• ◆If you use program share: selected accountability metrics are stored on our servers for up to 90 days, or until revoked
• ◆Anonymous page view analytics via Vercel Analytics — no personal data, no cookies, GDPR compliant
• ◆AI sponsor chat messages — sent to Anthropic's API to generate responses, subject to Anthropic's privacy policy

We do not require an account or collect identifying data by default. Program share uses the name or alias you enter on that page so staff can match you to their records.

Program share lets you send selected accountability data to a Harbor organization using their admin code. When you use this feature:

• ◆A snapshot of selected metrics is uploaded and stored for up to 90 days
• ◆You control which permissions are included (sobriety, steps, meetings, streak, and more)
• ◆Your client alias from the share form is stored with the snapshot so staff can identify the share
• ◆Your step writing, journal content, gratitude text, AI chat transcripts, and raw GPS trails are not uploaded
• ◆Share data is stored in Vercel infrastructure in the United States
• ◆Shares can be revoked and also expire automatically

If you do not use program share, your personal recovery data remains on-device.

The AI sponsor feature sends your chat messages to Anthropic's API to generate responses. By using the sponsor chat, you agree that your messages may be processed by Anthropic in accordance with their privacy policy at anthropic.com/privacy.

We strongly recommend not sharing highly sensitive personal information (full name, address, identifying details about others) in the chat. Share what you need to for your recovery work, but remember that chat messages do travel over the internet to Anthropic's servers.

By using Steady Sponsor, you agree to the following terms:

• ◆Steady Sponsor is a digital tool for personal reflection and recovery support. It is not a medical device, clinical treatment, or licensed therapy service.
• ◆The AI sponsor is not a licensed counselor, therapist, sponsor, or medical professional. Its responses are for informational and reflective purposes only.
• ◆Steady Sponsor does not guarantee any particular outcome, including sobriety, recovery, or improved mental health.
• ◆You are solely responsible for your recovery decisions. Always consult qualified professionals for medical, psychiatric, or legal advice.
• ◆Steady Sponsor is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. The Twelve Steps are reprinted here for educational purposes.
• ◆You must be 18 or older to use this app.
• ◆The creator reserves the right to update these terms at any time.

Steady Sponsor is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or a medical emergency, please contact emergency services or a crisis line immediately.

The app is not designed to treat addiction, mental illness, or any other health condition. It is a reflective tool to support the personal work of recovery alongside — not instead of — professional help, a real sponsor, and AA meetings.

Steady Sponsor is an independent project created by Douglas Green. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or any AA intergroup or service structure.

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are reprinted here for educational and personal use. AA's Twelve Steps are the property of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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